Overview: LMPC Certification in India
LMPC Certification (Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities Registration under Rule 27 of the Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities Rules, 2011) is compulsory for every importer, packer, and manufacturer selling pre-packaged commodities in India. Adlux Business Solutions secures Central/State LMPC Registration and audits your packaging artwork so shipments clear Customs without detention or compounding fines.
Who Needs LMPC Certification?
- ✓ Importers bringing pre-packaged retail or consumer goods into India (Customs mandatory check)
- ✓ Manufacturers and packers packaging commodities for retail distribution across states
- ✓ Private-label D2C & e-commerce brands needing compliant MRP, Net Quantity, Country of Origin & Consumer Care label declarations
- ✓ Distributors & white-label traders repackaging bulk goods into retail units
Documents Required for LMPC Certification
- 1. Importer Exporter Code (IEC), GST Registration Certificate & Business PAN
- 2. Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed / MSME Udyam Certificate
- 3. Registered Office & Warehouse / Godown Address Proof (Rent Agreement + EB Bill / NOC)
- 4. Passport-size photographs, PAN & Aadhaar of all Directors / Partners / Proprietor
- 5. Sample Packaging Label / Artwork showing mandatory Rule 6 Legal Metrology declarations
Our Step-by-Step LMPC Certification Process
Rule 6 Label Artwork Audit
We inspect your product label for exact font height, MRP ("Inclusive of all taxes"), Month/Year of Import/Mfg, Net Qty, and Consumer Care details.
Central / State Portal Filing
Submit Rule 27 Importer/Packer application on the National Single Window System (NSWS) or State Legal Metrology portal.
Department Follow-up & Clarifications
Coordinate premises/warehouse verification or officer queries promptly.
LMPC Certificate Issuance
Receive your lifetime/valid LMPC Registration Certificate ready for ICEGATE upload and retail compliance.
LMPC Certification — Frequently Asked Questions
Should I obtain LMPC Registration before my shipment arrives at Indian port?
What is the validity of an LMPC Importer Certificate?
What mandatory declarations must appear on a pre-packaged commodity label?
Are industrial or institutional raw material packages exempt from LMPC?
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