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Types of LMPC certificates :

(A) FOR NON WEIGHT & MEASURING (W&M) INSTRUMENTS

1.Packer / Manufacturer Registration

Under the legal metrology laws, packer / manufacture is the one who distributes or sells the pre-packed commodities; he needs to apply for the packer / manufacturer registration under Rule27 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.

The registration must be applied within 90 days from the date when the pre-packing has been commenced.

As per the law, the Pre-Packed Commodity means a commodity which without the purchaser being present is placed in a package of whatever nature, whether sealed or not, so that the product contained therein has a pre-determined quantity.

Under the Packaged Commodity Rules, every packer needs to comply with the mandatory declarations to be made on each and every pre-packed commodity meant for sale or distribution. These declarations do includes MRP, month and year of manufacturing, manufacturer name, customer care contact number, email id etc.

In context of different kinds of pre-packed commodities the nature of mandatory declarations do also varies depending on the nature of commodity. Some other technicalities are also involved in compliance of packaged commodity rules like font size of declarations etc.

2. Importer registration/ LMPC certificate

Any importer that imports any pre-packed commodities commodity to distribute or sell, then he needs to apply for the packer / manufacturer registration under rule27 of the Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities Rules, 2011.

The registration must be applied within 90 days from the date when the import has been commenced.

The compliance of packaging commodity rules has to be done before the goods are imported in India. Under these rules, importer has to ensure that certain mandatory declarations are made on the pre-packed commodities.

Under the packaged commodity rules, certain mandatory declaration like country of origin, manufacturer name and address, importer address, month and year of manufacturing, month and year of import etc. has to be made. The scope of declarations to be made on pre-packed commodity varies from product to product; say declarations to be made on food products will be different from the non-food items.

Importers of pre-packed commodities should obtain the LMPC Certificate before making any import, as it happens most often that custom authorities tends to stop the clearance of goods for want of LMPC certificate, this creates panic situation for importer.

(B) FOR WEIGHT & MEASURING (W&M) INSTRUMENTS

1.Importer registration for weight and measurementitems

According to Section 19 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, any person importing any weight or measure items should not import unless his/her business entity is registered with the Director of Legal Metrology. The application of registration is filed in schedule X under rule 15 of the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, and obtained under Section 19 of the Act.

The importer has to ascertain the label of the product should have mandatory declaration as per packaged commodity rules like country of origin, name and address of the manufacturer, address of the importer etc. 

The registration must be applied 30 days before the commencement of the import of goods. The validity of importer registration is for a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 5 years.

Whoever imports any weighing or measuring instruments to do business in the Indian market without being a registered importer under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 shall be punished with a fine which may extend to Rs. 25,000 and for a subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term up to six months, or with fine, or with both. 

2. Model approval for imported goods 

Every weight and measurement instrument in India has to be as per the Indian legal Metrology Standards, in compliance with which, section 22 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 do prescribe for a model approval of each weight and measurement item before the commencement of its sale.

The power of model approval is vested only with the central government vide its department of Legal metrology under the aegis of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution having its office only in Delhi.

The model approval of imported goods can be done in two ways:-

a) Model Approval through Testing:- Under this way of model approval, the model will be tested by the government laboratory operated as prescribed by the Director, Legal Metrology Department, Central Government, in Delhi. The importer will be required to pay the prescribed model approval fee.

The model shall be kept under testing for a prescribed period and once the test is completed the testing report shall be directly sent to the director and if the testing report meets with the legal metrology standards established under the act, then the director shall grant the model approval certificate.

The testing shall be mandatorily carried in Regional reference Standard Laboratory (RRSL’s), currently, 8 labs in India set up by the government. Private Laboratories are not authorised/recognised for the purposes of testing of models under the Legal metrology Laws.

b) Model Approval based on existing approval from laboratory outside India:- Proviso 2 of the Sec23 provides that the prescribed authority may if he is satisfied that the model of any weight or measure which has been approved in a country outside India conforms to the standards established by or under this Act, approve such model without any test or after such test as he may deem fit. Practically, getting the model approval on the basis of the existing approval from a laboratory outside India.

3. Model approval for Indian W&M instruments 

In India, as per section 22 of the Act,every weight and measure items must comply with standards set by the Indian Legal Metrology Department.The power of approving a model of weight and measure instruments is vested in the department of Legal metrology governed by the Central Government under the aegis of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution located in Delhi.

Every manufacturer must get model approval done before manufacturing any weight or measure instrument/device/item. Besides that, the application of model approval a manufacturer must attach necessary documents and a certain amount of fees prescribed under the Act.

A sample of each model is sent for testing to government-owned labs. When a model is as per legal metrology standards, thus, the Director shall grant a Model Approval Certificate in the name of the manufacturer.

For the purposes of model approval government has set up total 8 laboratories in India, which have been given task of testing the models whether the said model is as per the Indian Legal metrology Standards.

4. Dealer License For Sale Of Weight & Measurement Instruments

The term “dealer” is defined under Section 2(b) of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. It states that any person dealing directly or otherwise in the business of buying, selling, supplying or distributing of weight or measure for cash/commission/remuneration / deferred payments with a commission agent/importer / a manufacturer who sells, supplies, distributes, or otherwise delivers any weight or measure items manufactured by him to any person other than a dealer.

As per Legal Metrology Laws, every person involved in the trading of weight and measure items shall apply for a dealer license. Also, it is mandatory to obtain both licenses for a manufacturer / importer willing to act as a dealer for a commodity i.e. dealer license and manufacturer / importer license.

Every state has its own timeline of approval of license and application fee structure. Each license is valid from a maximum of one year to a maximum of five years. 

In case a dealer wants to trade or market his/her product in more than one state, it is the duty of the dealer to obtain a separate dealer license from each state.

5. Repair license 

Any person/firm involved in dealing with weight and measure instruments, devices, or equipment falling under the purview of Legal Metrology must obtain a repairer license.

An application for a repairer license is submitted to the Controller of the State Legal Metrology along with application fees and essential documents. The license is valid for a minimum of one year and a maximum of five years.

Under Section 23 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, there is a prohibition of manufacture, repair, or sale of weight or measure items without a license. It further states that no person shall manufacture, repair, or sale, any weight or measure unless a valid license is issued by the Controller. It is important to note that no license to repair shall be required by a manufacturer for the purpose of repairing its own weight or measure.

As per Section 46 of the Legal Metrology Act 2009, any person who repairs or sells, etc. any weight or measure without being having a valid license, shall be punished with a fine which may extend to Rs. 5,000 or for a subsequent offence with imprisonment for a term up to one year or with fine or both.

6. Manufacturing License

According to Rule 27 of the Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities Rules, 2011 every person, firm, Hindu undivided family, society, company, or corporation involved in pre-packaging or importing of any commodity for sale and distribution or delivery should make an application along with fee to the Director or Controller for the registration of his or its name or complete address.

An application for registration should be made within 90 days from the date of commencement shall begin.

Every application shall contain, the name of the applicant, the complete address of the premises at which the pre-packing or import of one or more commodities and the name of the commodities pre-packed or imported by the applicant.

The license is valid from between one year to five years, and renewal of the license shall be filed within three months from the date of expiry. Under Section 45 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009

In case, any alteration in the registration certificate is required, a fee of Rs. 100/- shall be paid by the concerned manufacturer or packer or importer to the Director or Controller.

7. Packer Registration

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. 

Under Rule 6 of PCR, 2011it is the responsibility of every packer to make mandatory declarations prescribed under the PCR. Normally when you import the pre-packed commodity, you must have to ensure that the packaging of the imported commodity must be in compliance with the PCR, 2011 under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. The power of granting packer registration is vested with the state government as well as the central government.

However, it is pertinent to note that if you are willing to sell your pre-packed commodities in more than one state then you have to mandatorily go for packer registration by the central government. It is commonly known as an LMPC certificate as well.

Urgently require LMPC certification? Fill up this form or call Kapish +91-9971770603.

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According to CRISIL the future for the Indian logistics industry is going to shine even brighter. The research firm suggests the logistics industry of India which stood at Rs 6.4 trillion in FY17 will grow at a CAGR of 13 per cent and be at Rs 9.2 trillion by FY20. A visionary in business, Late Shri Prem Dwivedi was quick enough to recognize the potential of the logistic industry. With a vision to bridge the gaps in the logistics industry and provide consultancy for various matters related to imports and exports, in 1984, Shri Prem Dwivedi established Ishan Freight Pvt Ltd. The flagship company of Navbharat group and an experienced name with ethos of startup, Ishan Freight is redefining the meaning of shipping and transportation in India.

The family run business for over three generations is now being handled efficiently by professionals like Prashant Dwivedi and Rekha Atri. Prashant is an MBA from IIM Calcutta, a lawyer and a computer engineer with more than 17 years’ experience in Customs and multinationals like Deloitte and Microsoft. Rekha Atri an MBA from Symbiosis comes from a consulting background and has experience with multinationals like PWC, Deloitte, Cairn Energy etc. Rekha heads the Freight Forwarding business and Delhi operations for the group. With a unique ability to marry the needs of today with the laws and regulations that are in place, Ishan Freight is addressing numerous challenges of its customers, some of which include Lack of understanding of the laws applicable to them, Identifying the correct classification of the products and the HS Code, Identifying costcutting opportunities in the supply chain, Speeding up and shortening the delivery time,Setting up legally correct Processes in the company, Identification of bottlenecks in the company and suggesting process improvements and many more.

An old company with New blood, Ishan Freight intends to contribute to the country by making logistics more efficient

“Our clients come up with various requirements to which we, at Ishan Freight offer end-to-end logistics which includes Customs Clearance, Freight forwarding, Transportation, and we also provide services in e-commerce, logistic consultancy related to imports and exports, ware-housing and freight insurance. With more than 3000 different commodities which include Machinery, Plastics, Apparel, Food products, Drugs, we are an expert in e-Commerce space which most players find difficult to manage. We believe it is the mix of the OLD and NEW blood helps the firm provide the customers the right mix of aggression and reliability,” says Rekha Atri, Vice President, Ishan Freight.

Headquartered in Mumbai, Ishan Freight is renowned for providing customers with seamless experience primarily due to two distinct advantages its 35 years’ experience in the industry and the respect that they have earned. “We handle a variety of goods and offer everything from sourcing the goods to doorstep delivery. Our clientele includes names like Amazon.in where we have setup an end-to-end supply chain for products in the home storage category, Jabong.com where we helped them right from importing the products in our entities to delivering to their final warehouse, Club factory.com where we have helped with Customs clearance, HS Code consultancy and other end-to-end services,”speaks Rekha.

An old company with New blood, Ishan Freight intends to contribute to the country by making logistics more efficient. Speaking about the future plans Rekha narrates “We have been growing at 60 percent y-o-y for the last three years and we intend to start working on all major ports in India by end of 2020. For the eCommerce business we are the gateway to India. We aim to retain our spot as the largest eCommerce player in International logistics. For coming times our mission is to provide effortless end-to-end logistics for our customers. Just tell us what you want and it will be done!”

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India is a huge market and the consumption story has just begun. With globalisation the barriers in terms of consumption have been blurring and we have goods from across the world available to us at our doorstep. The process through which goods from a foreign country can be made available to us is known as an Import.

Imports is defined as the process of getting goods from outside the country into the country.

Let’s understand some of terms relevant to imports:

1. Shipper: Person selling the goods

2. Consignee: Person importing the goods in India

3. INCOTERM (International Commerce Terms): This signifies what all is covered in the cost being charged by the shipper.

For example,

EXW (Exworks) means that the goods need to be collected from the shipper’s factory. All cost that is incurred from the factory is to be paid by the consignee.

FOB (Free on board) means that the shipper will take care of the customs clearance and onboard the shipment to the ship/airline. The freight and the charges thereafter need to be paid by the consignee.

CIF (Cost Insurance Freight) : Shipper takes care of the Insurance and Freight upto the destination Port.

There are many more terms that can be found by googling the same. FOB and CIF are the most frequently used Incoterms.

4. HS Code (Harmonised System Code): This is a code used universally so that it is easier to understand what products are being imported. For example, Plastic Acrylic Sheet will be classified under 39205111 whereas Speakers may be classified as 85183000. The shipper is typically the best person to provide the HS Code for the goods. However, it’s a good idea to get the same verified with a qualified professional.

5. Freight forwarder: This is an entity who helps in getting the freight and to move the goods to the destination port. Freight Forwarding is done through various modes such as sea, air & road.

6. Customs Broker: This is an entity who helps in clearing the goods. A Customs Broker may be required at both the port of shipment and the port of destination.

Documentation needed for Import:

An IEC (Import-Export Code) issued from DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade). Due to recent changes, the PAN Number of the company doubles up as the IEC number. However, one still needs to apply and get the IEC certificate.

Invoice: This has the commercial terms like the Name of the seller, name of the buyer, description of the goods, price of the goods, quantity, INCOTERM etc.

Packing List: This has the details about how the goods are packed. The number of bags, cartons etc, the weight, the volume.

For general cargo, this should be enough. But for certain cargo you may need additional certification. For eg,

Food products: FSSAI Registration, PQ, AQ noc.

Cosmetics: Form 43, Form 10 registration

Wireless products like Bluetooth speakers: Type approval, WPC certificate etc.

Wooden Furniture: Fumigation certificate.

Getting help from a qualified professional can help ease out the process. The professionals may guide you about the various requirements for a commodity. Also, there may be commodities that are Prohibited or Restricted by the law. Hence it is imperative that one checks with a professional what the law of the land is.

Good luck, do post your questions, corrections, suggestions!

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Are you tired of the ‘hidden costs’? Getting too many disappointing reviews from customers due to shipment issues? Are you worried about finding the right custom clearing agent in Mumbai ? There’s one simple answer to these questions: Hiring a Freight Forwarding Company. The ever-growing business of retail and manufacturing, storage of goods etc. have made shipping and finding an exceptional freight forwarding service an important task.

For entrepreneurs, shipping becomes one of the most important part of the business. There are many custom clearance services in Mumbai which can be availed at reasonable rates. Customers want their products to be correct, on the expected time and they want them intact. If they are disappointed, it will lead to paying a heavy price when they share a negative review which can affect your business.

If you are focused on expanding your business and hence struggling to handle the shipping of your goods, freight forwarding is the best option. They deal with worldwide or multi-national import and export services. Freight forwarding is comparatively inexpensive and much more accessible. They take the major concern of logistics off your plate for your company.

Hiring freight forwarders to overlook the shipping of your products offers a number of benefits. If you are in two minds to decide if freight forwarding is the best move for your company, here are the advantages you need to consider:

Easy Tracking Systems

At all the times, customers expect to know where their products are every time. To assure them that the products get to their promised destinations, implementing an efficient tracking system is important. An easy-to-use tracking system takes knowledge, funding, and planning. A freight forwarding service already has everything in place.
For fast transaction and monitoring, a simplified use of modern technology makes it easier for the customers to track their products. The reports and documents are also easily generated which is another advantage for the customers.

Efficient Managing of Inventories

Hiring a freight forwarding service takes care of all the shipping needs. Instead of hiring different services to handle your products, one freight forwarding service will handle everything for you. This will save you money and time for your business. It also becomes less hassling and consumes less manpower which would otherwise come useful to expand your business. You don’t have to worry about the products being shipped to the correct address. Everything is taken care of in an efficient and professional manner.

Market Focus

Due to already established networks, freight forwarding services know the in-and-out of business. This helps in the business development and expansion. Networking of widespread markets in return can deliver your products to a wider geographical location. This also makes the logistics easier to sort, no matter where the customer is from. It leads to easier management of tracking and delivery process. There is no room for loss of business due to limited contacts in any geographic location. This will certainly accelerate your business.

Hassle-free documentation

Long distance delivery demands tons of documentation and clearance process for the products to pass. The entire process is managed by the freight forwarding company for an infinite number of shipments. From filling all the paperwork to completing it, which includes the required permissions and stamp duty payments is handled by the freight forwarder. One cannot afford to misplace any document during this process which is the utmost precaution that a freight forwarder takes off from you.

Protection and Expansion of Business

When a tedious task of shipment is off from your shoulder and is managed by a highly professional freight forwarding company, you can focus on your business. The growth of your business is as important as taking care of the existing one. With a trustworthy logistics provider onboard, you can focus on getting more clients and not on the execution of the shipment. A hassle-free and easy flow of goods from one place to other is the main aim of freight forwarding companies.

The above are few of the many benefits of freight forwarder. An excellent freight forwarder highly reduces the chances of negative reviews and customer complaints, thus not harming but helping you to flourish your business to the fullest. In short, the hiring of a right freight forward company is half the job done!

You can hire the right company by comparing the rates and looking for reviews of freight forward companies to get a clear picture before trusting them with your product shipment. Ishan Freight is one of the leading international freight forwarders in Mumbai. From getting the quotation to the shipment process, they take care of everything smoothly across businesses.

Customer satisfaction should be the main aim of the freight forwarder who is onboard with you. A good freight forwarder will only focus on a smooth process and expansion of your business. Avoid delay and start searching for an efficient freight forwarder right away to see your business develop and grow seamlessly.

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