Lawsikho's Online Certification in Legal Metrology, Weights and Measures and Packaging Laws

Did you know that a hotel or a restaurant can charge you over the MRP for a bottle of water?

Do you know what strategy to use if your company is in of violation of the Legal Metrology Act?

Did you know that e-commerce platforms now come under the purview of the Legal Metrology Act? Do you know that the rules do not allow dual MRP printed on the packaged commodity?

Did you know you could face a jail term or an imprisonment of a year if you did not make declarations as mandated by the law on packaged goods?

In the last decade, consumer awareness has reached new heights. Individuals were earlier aware of everything they purchased in the market and could hold the shopkeeper or the company liable for any mischief. However, with the introduction of e-commerce websites, they are now helpless and unaware if the quantity or quality would be as mentioned in the forum.

So far, only the MRP was mandatory to be mentioned by e-commerce website. With the amendment introduced by the Legal Metrology Department from 1st January 2018, e-commerce websites are required to mention details such as the net quantity, etc. as mandated by the law on their platform.

With recent judgment of the Supreme Court in the case of Federation of Hotels and Restaurants in India v. Union of India, where the court ruled that hotels and restaurants do not fall within the purview of the Legal Metrology Act as there exists a component of service along with sale, it is important to stay updated with the latest rulings and amendments to this law.

Did you know that with the introduction of the revised GST rates, manufacturing companies, retailers and wholesalers were given a period of six months to update their labels with the correct MRPs?

With the numbers in terms of consumer awareness increasing in god-speed and the latest amendments in the law, it is imperative that not only do consumers, but lawyers, in-house counsels in manufacturing FMCG companies, etc. keep themselves updated.

To ensure that you have the knowledge of the law and are well aware of the practical difficulties of implementation, LawSikho presents an Online Certification in Legal Metrology, Weights and Measurements.

About the course:

Knowledge and skills around legal metrology, weights and measures and packaging related laws is rare. Often, absence of requisite skill sets within the team can pose roadblocks to the smooth flow of business. This course provides requisite training to equip compliance professionals, managers and operations teams to handle any issues around legal metrology with ease.

What is the course content?

Module 1: Which Organizations Need To Comply With Legal Metrology Act And Rules?
Module 2: How Is Legal Metrology Important For CAs, CSs, Lawyers?
Module 3: Relevance Of Legal Metrology For Operations And Business Teams
Module 4: How Is Legal Metrology Relevant For Large Companies And Multinationals?
Module 5: Who Needs To Obtain A License And How Should It Be Obtained?
Module 6: List Of Key Obligations, Procedural And Compliance Requirements
Module 7: Legal Framework And Inter-linkages Between Different Statutory Instruments.
Module 8: What Are The Consequences Of Non-compliance For Organizations, Managers And Professionals?
Module 9: Action Plan In Case Of Legal Violations Or Show Cause Notices
Module 10: Compliance Checklist For Managers
Module 11: Key Declarations Required Under Legal Metrology Act And Rules

Is this course certified?
Yes. Absolutely! This course is certified by LawSikho, an initiative of iPleaders, India’s largest online legal education company.

FEES: INR 2000
DURATION: 3 Months
APPLICATION DEADLINE: None. Apply anytime!

Where to enroll for the course?
To enroll for this course, click here.

Contact Details:
Feel free to call on +91 11-3313-8901 or email us at info@lawsikho.com in case you have any queries.

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