How to get an Importer/Manufacture License under Legal Metrology Act?

Import or manufacturing license is received after the model approval under Section 20. Importer and Manufacturer need to submit an application along with the required fee one month of importing from the Legal Metrology Department. 

The license is granted by the state government where the goods will be imported. The next step is to obtain a license from the Legal Metrology department by every importer, manufacturer, or packer who pre-packs or imports any commodity for sale, distribution, or delivery in the Indian market. 

 

For manufacturer license, submit an Application in Form LM-1 attached with the mandatory documents before the Controller/Director within 90 days from the date on which pre-packing/importing commenced.


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Details required in the application:

  1. The name of the applicant; 
  2. The complete address of the premises
  3. The commodity name is pre-packed or imported by the applicant. In case of application to register as an importer, particulars of goods imported and the names of the countries from which the goods are imported are to be given.
  4. The Application along with the relevant documents is required to be submitted along with the fee.
  5. Upon application and document verification, the concerned officer will issue the 'packer' or 'Importer' Certificate of Registration. 
  6. The license is valid from 1 year to 5 years, and renewal of the license shall be filed in Form LM-2 within 3 months from the date of expiry.

Documents required for Importer/Manufacture License

  1. Photographs, Address proof, or Identity proof of the applicant/partners
  2. Proof of Birthdate of the applicant/partners
  3. Document of Ownership or tenancy of the proposed premises
  4. Partnership deed for partnership firms
  5. NOC from the pollution control Board
  6. Model approval certificate
  7. Affidavit affirming that applicant would adhere to the Legal provisions and the directions issued by the Controller.
  8. Affidavit stating that the applicant had neither been punished by any Court nor is any criminal proceeding pending in any court.
  9. Copy of PAN
  10. Registration document
  11. GST Registration Certificate

Bottom line: 

Professionals at ASC Group assist in obtaining legal metrology registration certificates in various capacities i.e. as an Importer / Manufacturer / Packer also with end-to-end consultancy.
Location: India

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