LMPC Model Approval Registration

The legal metrology department allows registration of the models of a measuring instrument under the Legal Metrology Act. This ensures that the weighing and measurement instruments meet the standards of reliability and accuracy. The legal model approval registration is mandatory for the manufacturers as well as the importers of the weights and measures.

What is LMPC Model Approval Registration?

Model approval registration under legal metrology aims to ensure that the specified design or model of a weighing or measuring instrument meets all the regulatory approvals and standards before it is manufactured, sold or used commercially. The approval is being granted to the model after the competent authority carries out the testing and evaluation of the instrument’s design, construction and performance.

Who Needs to Apply for LMPC Model Approval Certificate?

Following are the different categories of people who need to obtain a model approval certificate:

• Manufacturers of weights and measures
• Importers of weights and measures

Further, the applicant also needs to obtain a dealership license for selling the weighing and measurement instruments.

Process to Obtain LMPC Model Approval Certificate

To obtain model approval certification, you need to file an application with the Department of Legal Metrology. Here’s the model approval registration process:

• The applicant needs to file an application with the Department of Legal Metrology. It shall contain all the details pertaining to the instrument, test reports and technical specifications.
• Fill in all the requisite details and submit all the necessary documents along with the application
• Submit the product sample to the legal metrology department
• The department will carry out an initial inspection of the documents to determine whether the documents and instruments comply with the metrological requirements.
• The department will forward the product sample to its laboratory for testing. The testing will be done to verify the instrument based on parameters such as accuracy, repeatability, linearity and other parameters.
• An examination of the product will be carried out in terms of instrument design, internal mechanism and construction. This helps ensure that the product meets the standards of the legal metrology department
• If the department finds the product fit and all the documents are valid and sufficient, then it will issue the LMPC Certificate for model approval. The certificate contains necessary details in terms of the instrument’s model number, approved range, serial number and other relevant details.

Documents Required for LMPC Model Approval Certificate

The following are the documents required for the model approval certificate:

• Two passport-size photos of the applicant
• Address and contact details of the applicant
• Description of the sealing provisions of the product
• Licenses or registration obtained by the applicant
• In case the model is imported into India, then the applicant’s full name and address as well as the address of the manufacturer or dealer
• A brief description of the measure or weight and its class or intended use
• Details about the manufacturer’s test procedures
• Details about the design and operation of the measures or weights
• Any other detail as may be required

Benefits of Model Approval Registration

Model approval registration is not only important but also beneficial for the businesses and consumers at large. The following are the key benefits of model approval registration in India:

• Reducing Transaction Costs: Inaccurate measurements can prove to be time-consuming and costly for both the business as well as the customers and vendors. Also, legal costs in case of any action by or against your business can again be challenging and a costly endeavour. Thus, accurate weights and measurements not only help reduce the overall transaction costs but also eliminate any potential legal consequences and costs that may arise.
• Supporting and Promoting Trade: The Legal Metrology Act was enacted to eliminate any unfair and dishonest trading activities and protect the interests of both businesses and consumers. They ensure that there is no manipulation in weights and measures, meet appropriate standards and carry out their functions in an appropriate manner.
• Accurate Revenue to Government: Manipulations in weights and measurements can lead to inaccurate pricing. As the taxes are charged on the price of goods and services, therefore, any manipulations here can cause direct loss to the exchequer. Inaccurate weights and measurements can be increasingly problematic in goods such as lumber, coal, rice, palm oil, coffee etc.
• Building Consumer Trust: Gaining consumer trust and maintaining it is vital for any business to survive and thrive. Getting accurate products and measurements can significantly increase consumer trust. Legal metrology registration and model approval also help attract and win customers as customers perceive the business as compliant with norms and regulations.

How ASC Can Help?

ASC Group is an esteemed professional organisation that can help you with the following aspects of legal metrology model approval registration:

• Obtaining a detailed understanding of the requirements under legal metrology law in line with your product and model registration
• Gathering of all the necessary documents and information required for legal metrology registration application
• Preparation and filing of an application for model approval registration, ensuring that all the required information and documents are thoroughly provided
• Assistance in getting the product sample test approved while ensuring that your model meets the performance and accuracy standards as per the legal metrology law
• Liaising with the authorities for resolution of any queries that may arise in relation to the documentation, application or testing of the model
• Handling post-registration compliances as specified under the legal metrology law and assistance in any queries that may arise thereafter