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Director Nomination under Legal Metrology Act (Section 49)

by Gaurav Kumar

Under Section 49 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, a company can nominate one of its directors as responsible for compliance. Without a nomination, every director and person in charge may be liable for offences by the company. The nomination is filed with the Director of Legal Metrology or the state Controller with the director's consent and board resolution.

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Legal Metrology Manufacturer Licence: Complete Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

Manufacturers of weights, measures and weighing or measuring instruments need a manufacturing licence from the state Legal Metrology Controller, and each model must first receive model approval from the Director of Legal Metrology. Applicants need a suitable workshop, testing equipment, qualified staff, and must produce instruments conforming to the approved model.

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Legal Metrology Dealer Licence for Weights and Measures

by Gaurav Kumar

Businesses that sell weights, measures and weighing or measuring instruments, such as electronic scales, need a dealer licence from the state Legal Metrology Controller under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and state enforcement rules. They must sell only instruments with approved models and verification, maintain records, and renew the licence periodically.

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23-Sept-2026

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BIS Laboratory Recognition Scheme (LRS): Complete Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

The BIS Laboratory Recognition Scheme recognises third-party and in-house laboratories to test products for BIS certification schemes, including CRS and product certification. Labs must hold NABL accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 for the relevant standards, apply online, undergo BIS assessment and receive recognition for a defined scope and period.

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23-Sept-2026

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BIS Registration (CRS) and ISI Mark: Complete Guide 2026

by Gaurav Kumar

BIS certification is mandatory for products notified under Quality Control Orders or the Compulsory Registration Scheme. Electronics and IT products are registered under CRS after testing at a BIS-recognised lab, and carry the Standard Mark with a registration number. Many other products need an ISI mark licence after factory inspection. Foreign manufacturers must appoint an Authorised Indian Representative.

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23-Sept-2026

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ARAI Certification and Type Approval: Complete Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

Vehicles and specified components sold in India must be type-approved by a testing agency such as the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) under Rule 126 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. Manufacturers and importers submit samples and documents, the agency tests against Automotive Industry Standards and notified rules, and issues a type approval certificate followed by conformity of production checks.

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23-Sept-2026

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US FDA Registration for Indian Exporters: Complete Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

Indian companies exporting FDA-regulated products to the United States must register with the US Food and Drug Administration. Food facilities register and renew every two years and must appoint a US agent; drug and device establishments register and list products; cosmetics facilities register under MoCRA. Food shipments also require prior notice before arrival.

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23-Sept-2026

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Legal Metrology (LMPC) Registration for Packers and Importers

by Gaurav Kumar

Manufacturers, packers and importers of pre-packaged commodities must register under Rule 27 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 and print mandatory declarations on every package: name and address, country of origin for imports, common name, net quantity, month and year of manufacture, MRP inclusive of taxes, unit sale price and consumer care details.

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GMP Certification in India: Complete Guide for Manufacturers

by Gaurav Kumar

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is a system ensuring products are consistently produced and controlled to quality standards. For drug manufacturers in India, compliance with revised Schedule M of the Drugs Rules is mandatory, and WHO-GMP certification from regulators supports exports. Food, cosmetic and supplement makers often obtain GMP certification from accredited bodies.

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23-Sept-2026

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HACCP Certification for Food Businesses: Complete Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a preventive food safety system that identifies biological, chemical and physical hazards and controls them at critical points in production. Certification is granted by an accredited certification body after the business implements the seven HACCP principles and passes an audit. It is widely required by exporters, hotels and large buyers.

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CE Certification for Exporting to Europe: Complete Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

CE marking shows that a product meets EU health, safety and environmental requirements and is mandatory for many product categories sold in the European Economic Area. The manufacturer identifies applicable EU directives or regulations, completes the conformity assessment (self-declaration or through a notified body), prepares a technical file, signs an EU Declaration of Conformity and affixes the CE mark.

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