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LMPC Labelling Compliance For Electronics In India

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The Indian government, as well as other states, have set very tight laws that regulate labelling of electronic products. The Department of Consumer Affairs controls Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules and there are certain labelling specifications that exist based on these rules that every manufacturer, importer or packer needs to abide if to be legal. One of the key components of these regulations is the LMPC Certificate , mandatory for electronic manufacturers, importers as well as packagers who wish to legally affix labels to their electronic products upon sale in India. Labelling Requirements Common Under Legal Metrology:  Under the electronics product regulation in India, packaging has some compulsory labelling regulations to adhere to. The following guidelines should be adhered to for all electronics sold in India under Legal Metrology Certification : 1. Product Identification Information    It should contain all the product data to be easily read and disti...

Expert Consultants Simplify LMPC Compliance For Importers

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The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Act, 2011, envisages getting certified with LMPC (Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities) for manufacturers, packers, and importers, who are engaged in packaged commodities in India. The aim of the certification is to provide the consumer with the right details of the products he is paying for, including the weight, price, and manufacturer information. For importers, obtaining an LMPC Certificate for Packing is vital for being allowed to pack their products according to legal standards in India as well as to avoid a penalty. In this blog, you will learn some valuable lessons about the importance of working with an effective LMPC consultant so that the certification can be done quickly and with greater success for importers. What makes LMPC Certification Important to Importers?   Acquiring an LMPC Certificate for Importers is not only mandatory but also enables the smooth clearance of any importer's goods through Indian customs and Need...

Why Importers Should Prioritize LMPC Certification?

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In the highly competitive environment, this certificate has become absolutely mandatory for manufacturers, packers, as well as importers seeking to sell packaged commodities in India. Legal requirements governing packaged commodities are enshrined in the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Act which requires pre-conditioning information to be provided about the packaged commodities and that not doing so attracts penalties which may include fines. This is even more self-incriminating for importers because non-compliance can mean a long wait for the delivery of the goods or rejection in customs. This is where the importance of the LMPC certificate for importers will come into play.  LMPC Certification and Its Importance: The LMPC certificate for manufacturers , packers and importers is mandatory in India which means that products are properly labelled and packed as per legal provisions. Regardless of whether you are a manufacturer, a packager or an importer, it is very important ...