Packer Manufacturer License

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Also known as the packer manufacturer license, it’s a certificate that defines the way you’re going to label the package of your products.

Packer Manufacturer License- An Overview

An application made under Rule 27 of the Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities Rules, 2011 to the Director or the Controller for all pre-packed commodities which are meant for end customers. Under the above-mentioned rule, every packer / manufacturer / importer of the pre-packed commodity rules does require Packer Registration.

Who requires Packer Registration?

Under Rule 6 of PCR, 2011 it is the responsibility of every packer to make mandatory declarations prescribed under the PCR. Normally when you import the pre-packed commodity, you must ensure that the packaging of the imported commodity must be in compliance with the PCR, 2011 under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009.

What is the validity of the - Legal Metrology Packaging Certificate?

The validity period of the various Licenses / Registration under Legal Metrology varies. Since every state in India has its own set of Legal Metrology Enforcement Rules under which every state has elected its own rules regarding the validity period of the License, the renewal process of the License etc. The packaging grant by the Central Government has lifetime validity, it will be a one-time process for you until and unless you get the requirement of any amendment in the Certificate.

Documents Required for packaging registration?

For obtaining valid packaging certificate you will be requiring to support your application along with the required documents which are listed below: –

Copy of the tax registration of the business.
Copy of the local municipal license.
PAN of the Firm.
PAN and AADHAR of the promoters.
Business Address proof.
List of names of Products to be covered under the License.
Samples of the Package of your products.
Inspection may be there by concerned Authorities.

Note: the above list is indicative, each state may have its own specific requirement. In case of difficulty in arranging any documents or any confusion in drafting of application you may contact our legal experts and may avail yourself of professional help as we have one of the best Legal Metrology Consultants on our board.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a Packer or Manufacturer license registration?

As per the laws of Legal Metrology, a packer or manufacturer who also sells or distributes pre-packaged commodities have to apply for the registration of packaged commodity as per Rule 27 of the Legal Metrology rules of 2011. The registration is called Packers license registration.

2. Why should one apply for a Legal Metrology packer license online in India?

The manufacturer or packer has to apply for packaged commodity registration within 90 days of starting the pre-packaging of the product.

3 . What is a pre-packed commodity?

According to the law, a pre-packed commodity is defined as a commodity placed in any package without a purchaser’s presence. The package can be sealed or unsealed so that the product inside the package has a pre-determined quantity.

4. What are the declarations that must be made on a packaged commodity?

The declaration on the pre-packed commodity must be the following:

MRP of the product
Month of manufacturing
Year of manufacturing
Name of the manufacturer
Contact number of the customer care
Email ID

5. What makes one eligible for packer registration in India?

To obtain the manufacturer license, you must adhere to all the rules specified in the LMPC requirement.

6. What documents must be submitted along with India's manufacturer or packing license application?

Following are the documents required for manufacturer registration in India:

Incorporation certificate
Memorandum of Association (MoA)
Articles of Association (AoA)
ID proof of the applicant
Address proof of the manufacturing facility
Details to be posted in the display pane
DD of the manufacturer license fee.

7. How to get a packing license in India?

The process of obtaining packer certification in India is as follows:

Fill out the packing license application form
Submit the required documents along with it to the LMPC department
Wait for assessment
Obtain the packer license