The Legal Metrology wing of the Department of Consumer Affairs came into being in 2009 and deals with the monitoring and regulation of manufacturing, import and business of weighing and measuring instruments and devices.
At Barrocyte Consultants, we assist manufacturers and importers of weighing and measuring instruments and devices to obtain appropriate licenses and approvals for setting up their company and marketing their products. The Legal Metrology Department falls under the Department of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Wing of the Government of India.
Registration of a company as a manufacturer, importer or packer of weighing and measuring instruments and devices needs to be done under Legal Metrology. Government Authorities have devised a systematic procedure for registration of a respective company under Legal Metrology. At Barrocyte Consultants, we protect our clients from the strenuous application procedure to help save their time and effort.
Companies involved in manufacturing, import, or packaging of weighing and measuring instruments must register through the Legal Metrology online portal.
Each Indian state and UT has its respective portal. Where online registration is unavailable, companies must apply offline.
Barrocyte Consultants offers support for smooth Legal Metrology registration.
Legal Metrology has defined specific licenses and application procedures related to weighing and measuring instruments and devices. These procedures may include manufacturing, import, marketing and repair of measuring instruments and related equipment. Rules also require a company to perform regular and periodic updates and license renewals towards the Legal Metrology department.
At Barrocyte Consultants, we help our clients in obtaining licenses and performing these periodic updates to the Legal Metrology Division without any problems and unnecessary effort.
Legal Metrology has defined specific licenses and application procedures related to weighing and measuring instruments and devices. These procedures may include manufacturing, import, marketing and repair of measuring instruments and related equipment. Rules also require a company to perform regular and periodic updates and license renewals towards the Legal Metrology department. At Barrocyte Consultants, we help our clients in obtaining licenses and performing these periodic updates to the Legal Metrology Division without any problems and unnecessary effort.
Legal Metrology has defined specific licenses and application procedures related to weighing and measuring instruments and devices. These procedures may include manufacturing, import, marketing and repair of measuring instruments and related equipment. Rules also require a company to perform regular and periodic updates and license renewals towards the Legal Metrology department. At Barrocyte Consultants, we help our clients in obtaining licenses and performing these periodic updates to the Legal Metrology Division without any problems and unnecessary effort
Every model of a weighing or measuring instrument covered under Legal Metrology must obtain a Model Approval from the Central Legal Metrology Department. To initiate the process, manufacturers or importers must file an application along with two sample units, technical documentation, and a certified lab report from an approved referral laboratory. This lab report validates the accuracy, performance, and compliance of the model with Legal Metrology standards. Based on the lab evaluation, the Central Department may grant Model Approval, after which a unique model code is assigned to the instrument. This code must be clearly displayed on the product label or certificate attached to each unit sold in the market.
As per the State Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2010 and the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, every approved weighing and measuring instrument must be tested, verified, and stamped by the respective Legal Metrology Officer or Inspector. After successful verification, a stamp indicating the year and quarter is affixed to the instrument, and a certificate of verification is issued as per Schedule VIII.
Manufacturers are also required to submit regular reports detailing sold instruments to the State Legal Metrology Department. Barrocyte Consultants supports clients in managing the entire stamping and verification process smoothly.
We also assist with label design, manufacturing, and timely printing—ensuring no delays in stamping and verification due to label issues. Our partnerships with trusted vendors allow efficient delivery and compliance.