The Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Amendment Rules, 2025, effective upon 23rd Oct, 2025. Weights and measures listed in the First Schedule can be verified by approved test centres or legal metrology officers. Applicants for recognition must apply to the Joint Secretary. Regional Reference Standard Laboratories and National Test House labs are deemed approved centres, authorized to verify weights and measures nationwide.
The 2025 amendment to the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules updates verification and approval processes. Weights and measures in the First Schedule can be verified by approved test centres or legal metrology officers.
Applicants must apply to the Joint Secretary, and inspections are mandatory before approval. Regional Reference Standard Laboratories and National Test House labs are deemed approved centres, authorized to verify weights and measures nationwide.
Fees for verification and approval are specified, including ₹2 lakh per equipment for recognition and renewal. Test centres must issue separate certificates for each instrument and can verify within their premises or across the state.
These changes aim to streamline operations and ensure compliance with international standards.