The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 (Act No. 1 of 2010). Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish and enforce standards of weights and measures, regulate trade and commerce in weights, measures and other goods which are sold or distributed by weight, measure or number and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject General Keyword Authorization/permit Capacity building Contract/agreement Enforcement/compliance Governance Inspection Internal trade International trade Offences/penalties Registration Royalties/fees Standards Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes 1st April, 2011, vide notification No. S.O. 210(E), dated 31st January, 2011. Abstract This Act provides for standards of weights and measures for trade in India. It consists of 57 sections over five chapters: I. Preliminary; II. Standard Weights and Measures; III. Appointment and Powers of Director, Controller and Legal Metrology Officers; IV. Verification and Stamping of Weight or Measure; and V. Offences and Penalties. Full text English Website www.indiacode.nic.in References - Legislation Implemented by The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. Legislation | India | 2011 Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Institution, Internal trade, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Registration, Standards, Consumer protection, Agricultural commodities, Beverages, Breastfeeding/infant food, Cereals/grains/rice, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Food quality control/food safety, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Potable water, Nutrition Source: FAO, FAOLEX