Registration type check
Confirming whether you need Importer, Packer, or Manufacturer-and-Packer registration — or combined filings.
Import / Export & Compliance · Service Detail
LMPC — Legal Metrology Registration for Importers & Packers
Legal Metrology (LMPC) registration as Importer, Packer or Manufacturer-and-Packer — a lifetime-valid certificate with end-to-end application support.
What is LMPC registration
LMPC stands for Legal Metrology Packer Registration Certificate. As per the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, the sale or trade of any packaged commodity in India warrants Legal Metrology registration as a packer. The certificate is valid for a lifetime — there is no need for renewal.
Who needs LMPC registration
- Every person who imports packaged commodities into India
- Every person who imports weights and measures into India
- Every manufacturer and seller of packaged commodities in India
Which LMPC type applies
- Registration as an Importer
- Registration as a Packer of goods
- Registration as a Manufacturer and Packer of goods
A person can apply as an Importer, a Packer, or a Manufacturer and Packer — registering as both Importer and Packer needs separate applications, which we handle together.
What Sarom helps with
Application preparation
Preparation of the LMPC application with the required business and packaging details.
Filing & follow-up
Submission of the application and coordination with the authority until the certificate is issued.
Declaration guidance
Practical guidance on compliant packaged-commodity declarations of weight, volume and price.
Documents required
The checklist varies by registration type (Importer, Packer, or Manufacturer-and-Packer). Based on the LMPC process, applications typically draw on:
- Business registration details of the importing, packing or manufacturing entity
- Premises details where packing, import handling or manufacturing takes place
- Packaged-commodity details relevant to the Legal Metrology declarations
The exact document set is confirmed for your case at engagement — current Legal Metrology forms and annexures apply.
Registration process
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Requirement assessment
We confirm which LMPC type applies — Importer, Packer, or Manufacturer-and-Packer.
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Documentation
We prepare your application set with the required business and packaging details.
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Filing
We file the LMPC application — separate applications where you need both Importer and Packer.
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Follow-up to grant
We coordinate with the authority and respond to queries until the lifetime-valid certificate is issued.
Timeline & fees
No verified fixed timeline or fee is published on our current website — both depend on your registration type and the processing authority. They are confirmed for your specific case during consultation, before you commit. The certificate itself is valid for a lifetime with no renewal.
LMPC FAQs
What is an LMPC certificate?
LMPC stands for Legal Metrology Packer Registration Certificate. Under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, the sale or trade of any packaged commodity in India warrants Legal Metrology registration as a packer. The certificate is valid for a lifetime and needs no renewal.
Who needs LMPC registration?
Every person who imports packaged commodities into India, every person who imports weights and measures into India, and every manufacturer and seller of packaged commodities in India needs registration.
Which type of LMPC certificate should I apply for?
You can apply as an Importer, as a Packer of goods, or as a Manufacturer and Packer of goods. If you want to register both as an Importer and as a Packer, separate applications must be filed.
How long does LMPC registration take and what does it cost?
Timelines and official fees depend on your registration type and the processing authority. Share your requirement for an exact quote during consultation.
Does LMPC cover anything besides packaged goods?
Yes — importers of weights and measures also require registration. Tell us what you import, manufacture or pack and we will confirm which LMPC type applies to you.
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Next step
Not sure which LMPC type applies to you?
Tell us what you import, manufacture or pack — we will confirm whether LMPC registration is required and which type fits.