Guidelines under Weights & Measures Act, 1976

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THE LEGAL METROLOGY ACT, 2009 : 

THE LEGAL METROLOGY ACT, 2009 THE STANDARDS OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ACT, 1976 & PACKAGED COMMODITIES RULES, 1977 (AS AMENDMENT IN 2009)

Guidelines For Manufacturers/ Packers/Distributors- To be made on package : 

Guidelines For Manufacturers/ Packers/Distributors- To be made on package

Guidelines For Manufacturers/Packers/Distributors- To Be Given In Advertisement : 

Guidelines For Manufacturers/Packers/Distributors- To Be Given In Advertisement

DECLARATIONS TO BE MADE BY MANUFACTURER/ PACKER/ DISTRIBUTOR : 

DECLARATIONS TO BE MADE BY MANUFACTURER/ PACKER/ DISTRIBUTOR ♣ All the declarations made on the packed goods should appear on the principal display panel of every packed commodity and should be legible and prominent.The particulars of the declaration shall either be in Hindi in Devnagari or in English. ♣ The manufacturer of the goods has to make it sure that all packages have the prescribed declarations on them before the package leaves the premises of the manufacturer/packer/distributor for their destination.

Unit as to the Quantity of the Packed Commodity : 

Unit as to the Quantity of the Packed Commodity

PENALTY FOR CONTRAVENTIONS : 

PENALTY FOR CONTRAVENTIONS ♣ Where the manufacturer/packer/distributor does not comply with the provisions of the Act than they are liable to be punished with fine which may extend to Five Thousand Rupees and for the second or subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years and also with fine. ♣ Where any person i.e. manufacturer/packer/distributor contravenes with the provisions of rules no separate punishment has been provided. The person be liable to be punished with fine which may extend to Two Thousand Rupees. UNIVERSAL LEGAL geeta.gulati@universal-legal.com SCO 170-172, 4th Floor, Sector 17-C, Chandigarh Ph. No.- +91 172 304 2032 (33)