The Legal Metrology Act of 2009 has implemented specific criteria for weights and measures, overseeing trade and business activities involving goods that are vented or circulated using weight, measurement, or numerical values. As a result, any producer or merchant involved in the transaction, sale, provision, or distribution of these commodities using such measurements, whether involving immediate payment, deferred payment, commission, compensation, or other valuable consideration, is required to acquire a Legal Metrology Packaged Commodity (LMPC) license.

This license applies to business proprietors themselves or intermediaries like commission agents, importers, and manufacturers, encompassing the sale, distribution, supply, or any other form of delivery involving weights or measurements.

The scope of the previously mentioned Act encompasses all pre-packaged goods that must undergo weighing and measuring based on the fundamental units outlined below:

• distance: meter
• weight: kilograms
• time: second
• electric current: ampere
• temperature: kelvin
• brightness: candela
• substance quantity: mole

Hence, it is prohibited for any individual to produce, mend, trade, or present for repair or sale any type of weight or measurement without possessing a valid LMPC Certificate provided by the authorized body. This requirement includes registration and supplementary adherence for packers, vendors, and, notably, eCommerce enterprises involved in the trade of pre-packaged products. As the principal law overseeing pre-packaged goods, coupled with regulations concerning diverse areas such as national standards, model endorsements, and numerical values, its influence is far-reaching.

Legal metrology registration can be sought in two capacities: as a manufacturer/packer or as an importer. Goods categorized under "weights & measures," such as weighing machines and thermometers, are classified within the Weights & Measures category. However, products not falling within the "Weights & Measure Certificate" category only need to obtain 'Packaged Commodity Registration' from the department.

• 1. Model Approval Certificate for Weight and Measurement Devices:
  This pertains exclusively to items falling within the weight and measurement categories. The authorization for model approval is issued by the Central Government. To obtain this registration, it is necessary to submit a sample to the laboratory for testing against Indian standards.
• 2. Legal Metrology Packaged Commodity Registration:
  This applies to all commodities that are packaged and intended for sale to end consumers. Manufacturers and importers are required to furnish relevant product details on the packaging in accordance with the established guidelines. The approval for packaged commodity registration is granted by both the state and central governments.
• 3. Legal Metrology Import License:
  After securing model approval, the next step involves applying for an import license for the approved model through the legal metrology registration department. The issuance of this license is overseen by the state government of the import destination.
• 4. Legal Metrology Dealership License:
  In cases where an importer is bringing in a product and selling it under the same brand name, acquiring a dealership license from the Legal Metrology Department is mandatory. The dealership registration is sanctioned by the central or state government where the company is registered.

• 1. Reduced Transaction Expenses:
  The utilization of inadequate measurement practices often results in costly and time-consuming consequences. Both businesses and consumers suffer from these negative outcomes.
  In cases involving substandard measurement practices, the expenses can escalate due to lengthy legal disputes and court proceedings. Additionally, this can harm the reputation and stability of the business.Conversely, precise and proper measurements following the guidelines of the Legal Metrology Act led to a decrease in both costs and time.
• 2. Facilitating Trade:
  The Legal Metrology Act is responsible for regulating illicit and unjust trade practices. Its objective is to ensure that measuring instruments remain functional and in proper condition, enabling them to fulfill their intended purpose and meet global standards.
• 3. Minimizing Technical Trade Obstacles:
  The Legal Metrology Act alleviates the burden of technical impediments and fosters assurance and transparency in measurement practices. Fewer barriers promote the nation's confidence and motivate active engagement in the global trade network, thereby enhancing the national economy.
  Through compliance with the Legal Metrology Act, traders can circumvent unnecessary obstacles during the adoption and application of technical regulations, standards, and conformity assessment procedures.
• 4. Building Consumer Confidence:
  When consumers realize that they are obtaining products verified in accordance with established rules and regulations, their trust in businesses is bolstered, fostering a positive and robust trading relationship.