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What is a Legal Metrology Certificate or LMPC?

LMPC is nothing but packaging law in India, meant to monitor and regulate the packaging requirement of the pre-packaged commodity sale or distribution in India. The Food products, Electric products, Pharmaceuticals products or any Other products may have specialised requirements in their governing act say pharmaceutical products have to follow additional requirements given under drugs and cosmetics act, 1940.

Any Importer that imports any pre-packed commodities to distribute or sell, then he or she needs to apply for the importer registration under rule 27 of the legal metrology packaged commodities rules (LMPC Rules), 2011.

Under LMPC registration, the importer needs to inform the Government what pre-packed products he or she shall be importing in India. The technical name of the LMPC registration is “Importer Registration under Rule 27”, some people call it “Legal Metrology Certificate”, some call it “Importer Registration under Legal Metrology”. Since this registration is required under the LMPC Rules, 2011 the customs authority popularly called it “LMPC Certificate”.

Note : Importing consignment may be held in customs if you don’t have an LMPC certificate.




WHAT IS AN LMPC CERTIFICATE OR LMPC LICENSE FOR IMPORTERS?

LMPC Registration, also known as Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities Registration, is mandatory for importers of pre-packaged goods in India. As per the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and Indian Customs regulations, imported packaged products must comply with prescribed labeling and quantity standards.

An LMPC certificate for importers ensures correct MRP declaration, net quantity, importer details, and country of origin on product labels. This compliance helps in smooth customs clearance and allows legal sale of packaged goods in India.

In short, an LMPC license helps importers avoid customs delays and ensures hassle-free import of pre-packaged products.

Key Topic Index

  • What is the purpose of LMPC Registration?
  • Who required to do LMPC Registration?
  • What documents required for LMPC Registration?
  • How MAKE MERCHANT Helps You In LMPC Registration?
  • Why You Should Trust on MAKE MERCHANT?
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
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What is the purpose of LMPC Registration?

  • Getting LMPC Registration makes your business run more easily and makes it more trustworthy by making sure that the paperwork matches where your things are.
  • Making it easier for Customs to clear goods faster and with fewer questions.
  • Reducing the chances of penalties, delays, and storage fees.
  • Making it easier for customs authorities and logistics businesses to work together.
  • You need to create confidence and reputation as a compliant importer or exporter.
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Who required to do LMPC Registration?


  • You must sign up for LMPC if you are an importer or a business that sells pre-packaged goods.
  • A Customs House Agent (CHA) is an approved freight forwarder.
  • A logistics or warehousing company that has warehouses that Customs has given the green light for.
  • A company that moves things by more than one type of transportation, such road, rail, air, and sea.

Benefits of LMPC registration?

  • Paperwork that is correct
  • Avoiding fines and storage fees will save you money.
  • Coordination of the supply chain that is effective
  • The business will have a better reputation
  • Easy to keep track of cargo
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What documents required for LMPC Registration?

  1. Company PAN Card
  2. The PAN and Aadhaar card of the individual who can sign
  3. Importers must have an Import Export Code (IEC).
  4. GST Registration Certificate
  5. Certificate of Incorporation or Partnership Deed / Memorandum of Association
  6. Name and information about the products that need to be registered
  7. Samples or photographs of product packaging that reveal things like the MRP, the date of manufacturing or import, the amount, and so on.
  8. Proof of the addresses of warehouses and places of business
  9. Customer service's email address and phone number
  10. Digital signature certificate (Class 3 Organization for filing online)
  11. Any other papers that the Legal Metrology Departments in each state need

How MAKE MERCHANT Helps You In LMPC Registration?

It can be challenging to know how to obey the rules of customs. MAKE MERCHANT offers full-service support at : Finding the correct LMPC certificates for the routes you want to take.


  • Getting and checking the right documents, such as IECs, licenses, and contracts.
  • Filling out applications and submitting them in on Customs portals like ICEGATE.
  • Doing rigorous reviews to prevent being turned down or delayed.
  • Keep checking with Customs until they authorize the registration.
  • Helping you with updates as your business grows.

You don't have to worry because professionals are in charge of making sure you follow the guidelines.

Benifits of company registration

Why You Should Trust on MAKE MERCHANT?


  • Prices that are clear and don't involve any extra fees
  • Service that is fast, reliable, and helpful
  • Solutions that are perfect for your business needs
  • People who are dedicated to your progress and have a lot of experience
  • Get LMPC certificate in just an hour (conditions applied).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Any importer, manufacturer, or packer of pre-packaged goods sold in India must have LMPC registration. Without it, customs will not clear shipments.

On average, it takes 7–15 working days, depending on application completeness and inspection requirements but Make Merchant can provide you in just 24 hours.

Documents usually include company incorporation papers, GST, IEC (for importers), product labels, packaging samples, and address proof.

You may face penalties, customs detention, or seizure of goods. Late applications also attract fines.

A certificate issued by the State Controller is valid only in that state. For pan-India operations, registration must be obtained from the Central Director.

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You have to register with LMPC, and it also helps customs process products faster and trade flow more smoothly. While you work on building your business, MAKE MERCHANT will make sure that your registration is done right and quickly.

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