The responsibilities of Manufacturer, Packer and Importer of packaged commodities are,
Manufacturers and packers
- Manufacture only those pre- packaged commodities or category for which the registration has been obtained.
- Every package shall be in such standard quantities or number as prescribed.
- Every package shall bear thereon or on a label securely affixed thereto such declarations and particulars in such manner as prescribed.
- The packaged commodity shall in every aspects conform to the declarations made.
- Ensure that the packages do not have an error in its net content.
Importers
Importers of packaged commodities receive their registration certificate from the Controller, whereas importers of weights and measures receive their certificate from the Director of Legal Metrology. After obtaining the required registration, importers must adhere to the following responsibilities:
- Import only those pre- packaged commodities or category for which the registration has been obtained.
- Every package shall be in such standard quantities or number as prescribed.
- Every imported package intended for trade and commerce shall bear thereon or on a label securely affixed thereto such declarations and particulars in such manner as prescribed.
- The imported packaged commodity shall in every aspects conform to the declarations made.
- Importer shall ensure that the packages are properly marked with the mandatory declarations required to be made under the ‘The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011’ and for compliance he may affix a label on the imported packages for making declarations required under the said rules.
- Ensure that the packages do not have an error in its net contents.