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Legal Metrology Act, 2009
Local Title:
विधिक मापविज्ञान अधिनियम, 2009
Country/Region:
India
Competent Authority:
Ministry of Consumer Affairs
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2010-01-13
Implementation Date:
2010-01-13
Applicable Scope:
Others
Document
Language Source Title Access
EN
Official Legal Metrology Act, 2009
Summary

Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 specify net quantity, retail sale price and consumer care details for the labeling of food products in India.

Contents

CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY

CHAPTER II STANDARD WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

CHAPTER III APPOINTMENT AND POWERS OF DIRECTOR, CONTROLLER AND LEGAL METROLOGY OFFICERS

CHAPTER IV VERIFICATION AND STAMPING OF WEIGHT OR MEASURE

CHAPTER V OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

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