Packaged Commodity Registration

Who Needs This Service

Food, FMCG, cosmetics, garment and other manufacturers and packers, e-commerce sellers who pack goods and importers of packaged goods need registration.

Startups launching packaged products must register.

Importers must register before selling.

If your product is exempt, confirm.

Key Benefits

• Compliance with packaging declarations
• State registration done correctly
• Label checked for MRP and net quantity
• Fee and portal handled
• Reduced penalties

Next Steps & Related Services

After registration, follow labelling and MRP rules. Related services: Model Approval, Trademark Registration, FSSAI registration and EPR Plastic.

Common Mistakes

• Missing declarations.
• Wrong net quantity units.
• Not registering.
• Wrong state portal.
• Ignoring updates.

Timeline, Costs & Practical Tips

Timelines vary by state.

Practical tip: check label drafts first.

Additional Information

The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 protects consumers through standard declarations.

Practical Scenarios

Scenario 1:

A snack brand registers.

Scenario 2:

An importer registers.

Scenario 3:

A packer updates labels.

Process & Planning

To register under the Packaged Commodities Rules, first review your labels for the mandatory declarations: name and address of the manufacturer, packer or importer, common name, net quantity, month and year of manufacture or import, MRP and consumer care details. Prepare entity documents, a sample label and, for importers, the IEC. File on your state's Legal Metrology portal within 90 days of starting packing or importing, and pay the fee, for example Rs 750 in one state's SOP. Planning checklist: confirm your state's validity rule (one-time or five years), keep label proofs, update registration after address changes and check whether your product is exempt.