Model Approval from the Department of Consumer Affairs is mandatory for manufacturers or importers before selling or distributing any mechanical weighing or measuring instrument in India. Each model must undergo testing and approval by a notified testing laboratory in accordance with the Legal Metrology (Approval of Models) Rules, 2011. The approval ensures that the instrument complies with the applicable technical specifications and regulatory requirements.
Application for approval of a model of weight or measure (Digital)
What is Application for Application for approval of a model of weight or measure (Mechanical)
Who Can Apply for Application for approval of a model of weight or measure (Mechanical)
Manufacturers of weighing and measuring instruments.
Importers of weighing and measuring instruments.
Manufacturers of mechanical weighing and measuring instruments.
Importers intending to sell or distribute mechanical weighing and measuring instruments in India.
Documents Required for this Application for approval of a model of weight or measure (Mechanical)
- Sketch and Drawing of arrangements and Installation includes details of construction
- Sealing diagram with write up
- Circuit Diagram with details
- Working Principal
- Operating Manual
- Photographs of model
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Role of Shamkris and Process of Application for approval of a model of weight or measure (Mechanical)
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to ensuring compliance with the mandatory requirements for obtaining the Application. With a simple and guided methodology, Shamkris helps organizations achieve the necessary application in a timely and cost-effective manner. Shamkris offers 100% support in advisory, guidance, and compliance, ensuring smooth processing for obtaining the application.
The Application acquisition process described below:
Advisory for the document required
Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
Certificate File
Inspection by the department if required
Certificate department
Certificate issued
Yearly Compliance if Applicable
Renewal when due
Who can issue Application for approval of a model of weight or measure (Mechanical)
FAQ
Model Approval is the mandatory approval required for a weighing or measuring instrument model before its sale or distribution, as applicable under Legal Metrology regulations.
The Director of Legal Metrology, Government of India, grants Model Approval.
Manufacturers and importers of weights, measures, and weighing or measuring instruments must apply, as applicable.
Yes, applicable mechanical weighing and measuring instruments require Model Approval before sale or distribution.
The Legal Metrology (Approval of Models) Rules, 2011, govern the model approval process.
It ensures that the instrument meets applicable technical specifications and Legal Metrology requirements.
Manufacturers or importers should obtain the required approval before commencing the sale or distribution of the applicable instrument.