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Enhancing Accuracy and Consumer Protection: Introduction to Legal Metrology

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Adhering to the legal metrology regulations in India

Department of consumer affairs - Legal metrology

An Introduction To Legal Metrology

The Department of Weights and Measures is now called the Department of Legal Metrology to be aligned with the international organization of Legal Metrology (India being a member country).

The main objectives of the department are:

  • Maintenance of accuracy in all weights Measures used in Trade, Commerce Industry
  • Protection of Consumer Interest
  • To ensure correct quantities for the prices paid
  • To ensure correct weighing of farm produced in sale transaction

 

The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 currently having 57 sections is a single Act covering the provisions of the Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976 and Standards of Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1985

The State Governments have also framed their State Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules for the implementation of the Act, 2009.

 

 

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Legal Metrology is enforced by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, along with State Legal Metrology Departments.

Products that involve measurements and weights, such as packaged goods, weighing scales, meters (electricity, water, etc.), and any other equipment used for trade that involves measurement.

Non-compliance with Legal Metrology laws can lead to penalties, including fines, imprisonment, or both, depending on the severity of the violation.

 

Must include MRP, net quantity, manufacturer details, and date of manufacture.

 

Typically every year or as required by the State Legal Metrology Department.

 

Yes, online platforms must ensure product listings meet Legal Metrology standards.

 

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