Businesses engaged in manufacturing, retail, or e-commerce must comply with the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, which regulate labeling, packaging, and declarations on goods. Non-compliance can result in penalties, confiscation, and reputational damage.
Our Legal Metrology Due Diligence evaluates whether the target’s operations comply with these statutory obligations. Our team reviews packaging and labeling details including Maximum Retail Price (MRP), net quantity, manufacturer name and address, date of manufacture, and country of origin. We verify registration status with the Controller of Legal Metrology and examine inspection reports and correspondence with authorities.
In recent years, Indian regulators have intensified enforcement in the FMCG and e-commerce sectors, issuing multiple show-cause notices for non-compliance. Our review ensures that such risks are detected early.
Our team provides corrective recommendations that align product packaging and labeling with the law. We also advise on updating supply-chain contracts to ensure vendors and distributors meet compliance obligations. Through a combination of regulatory insight and practical experience, our team ensures that clients enter acquisitions with a clear understanding of packaging and labeling liabilities.