The Southern States Consumer Coordination Committee has launched surveys and awareness programmes seeking amendments to the Legal Metrology Act. The organisation wants inspections of weights and measures to be conducted once every six months to better protect consumer rights. Hanamkonda: The Southern States Consumer Coordination Committee has planned to conduct surveys and awareness programmes with the aim of urging the Central government to reduce the Legal Metrology inspect

CHENNAI: The State government has made the integration of e-permit systems with digital weighbridges mandatory for all quarry and crusher units across the State to curb excessive quarrying and unauthorised mineral transportation. Director of Geology and Mining D Mohan issued instructions to the department's assistant directors, directing strict implementation of the system. According to the order, the Department of Geology and Mining has already developed a Mineral Management

Thayer Scale designs, engineers, and manufactures sanitary, durable processing and material handling equipment for leading pet food manufacturers. Hygienic and sanitary solutions are designed for the pet food industry’s stringent, evolving requirements for sanitation and food safety. The weigh feeder is designed with the applicable provisions of NAMI (North American Meat Institute), 3-A, USDA, and NSF specifications for industries requiring compliance with food traceability r

The consumer affairs ministry has revised legal metrology regulations to permit government-approved testing centres to verify dispensers for hydrogen, LPG, LNG, and CNG fuels, widening India’s measurement and compliance framework amid the growing adoption of cleaner energy alternatives. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution amended the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013, increasing the number of instrument categories eligibl

On World Metrology Day 2026, observed under the theme “Metrology: Building Trust in Policy Making”, the Union Government highlighted the ongoing expansion of India’s legal metrology and measurement science ecosystem. Anchored by the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, the framework governs the accuracy, calibration, and verification of commercial measuring instruments, packaged commodities, and national measurement standards across the economy. The government outlined a broader transi

Every major decision — from trade regulations and environmental monitoring to fuel distribution and consumer protection — depends on one critical factor: accurate measurement. Recognizing this essential role, the global metrology community is celebrating World Metrology Day 2026 under the theme “Metrology: Building Trust in Policy Making.” Observed annually on 20 May, World Metrology Day marks the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in Paris in 1875, a histori

In a recent interaction with SME Times, Chirag Shingala from Goldfield Weighing Solutions shared insights into the growing importance of industrial weighing technology in modern business operations. Since its establishment in 2014, the company has been delivering advanced weighing solutions including weighing scale indicators, solar panel indicators, universal data logger printers, and computer intelligence racking machines. With a strong focus on operational accuracy, durabi

New Delhi, May 14 In a move aimed at improving ease of doing business, the Government of Delhi has decided to eliminate periodic license renewals for manufacturers, dealers and repairers operating under legal metrology rules and replace the existing framework with a self-declaration-based approval system. Delhi Removes Periodic License Renewals Under Legal Metrology Rules The reform is part of Delhi’s Deregulation Exercise 2.0, which seeks to reduce compliance burdens and str

The Department of Legal Metrology and Consumer Protection organized a consumer Rights awareness programme on the theme “Accurate Measurement, Safe Product – Confident Consumers” at Khelhoshe Polytechnic, Atoizu, Zunheboto on May 12. Speaking at the programme, Assistant Controller of Legal Metrology and Consumer Protection, Zunheboto, Khevishe Z Zhimomi emphasized that accurate measurement is essential for ensuring transparency, fairness, and trust between consumers and trader

Fairbanks Scales Inc. announced the new Talon Low Profile Truck Scale, ideal for replacing older, low-profile scales reaching the end of their service life. The Talon is a great choice for sites with little clearance underneath and where foundations cannot be modified. Photo: Fairbanks Scales The Talon is a great choice for sites with little clearance underneath where foundations cannot be modified. They can be ordered to fit existing scales and are available in 60-, 70-, an

Representatives of India’s leading digital gold and silver platforms announce the formation of DPMACI to strengthen governance and consumer protection. India’s digital precious metal industry has come together to establish the Digital Precious Metals Assurance Council of India (DPMACI), a self-regulatory organization aimed at improving transparency, governance standards and consumer protection across the growing digital gold and silver ecosystem. Current members of DPMACI inc

Nitiraj Engineers Limited has secured approval from the Government of India as a Government Approved Test Centre (GATC) under Section 24 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. The approval was granted by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Department of Consumer Affairs, Legal Metrology Division, and was communicated to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on 07th May 2026. GATC Approval: Key Details The certificate authorizes Nitiraj Engineers' C

May 2026 – In a significant development for the industrial weighing sector, industry veteran David Ayling has announced his appointment as Board Advisor – Global Strategy & European Market Development at IPA PVT LTD, marking a new chapter in his distinguished career. Ayling, widely recognized for his leadership in the loadcell and precision weighing industry, recently concluded his tenure at Crosby Straightpoint. His move to IPA PVT LTD represents both a return to his profess

New Delhi, In a push to improve the business climate, the Delhi government has decided to discontinue periodic licence renewal for manufacturers, dealers and repairers under the Weights and Measures rules and replace it with a self-declaration-based approval system, an official said on Tuesday. Delhi govt to introduce lifetime licensing to ease legal metrology framework: Minister Sirsa The reform is part of Delhi's Deregulation Exercise 2.0, which seeks to reduce compliance b

Atlas RFID, a leading provider of RFID hardware and solutions, has selected the RFIDRunner from Graph-Tech USA (GTUS) to support growing demand for high-speed UHF RFID label production across North America. Atlas RFID offers RFID technology, barcoding hardware, custom products, professional services, software, and end-to-end IoT solutions. Since its founding in 2008, the company has grown into one of the largest RFID distributors in North America by combining an online sourci

The rapid evolution of supply chain technologies is driving improvements in operational efficiency, inventory management and sustainability. Among the most transformative tools are RFID)and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, both of which enable real-time asset visibility and control across industries. From retail to logistics and healthcare, these technologies are converging to create smarter, more connected supply chains. RFID has long been a cornerstone for item-level

Healthcare organizations can easily access key information about pharmaceutical products thanks to updates in the most widely used radio frequency identification (RFID) global standards. Photo: Fresenius Kabi The 2013 Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) mandates that healthcare organizations must be able to electronically trace prescription drugs at every step in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags can aid in such an effort — helping

KATHMANDU: The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection has fined two firms for violating consumer protection laws during market monitoring. West Shopping Center in Thamel was fined Rs 25,000 after officials found irregularities, in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act, 2075 BS, and the Consumer Protection Regulations, 2076 BS. Similarly, Kantipur Café at the Trubhuvan International Airport was also fined Rs 25,000 for non-compliance. Meanwhile, Heaven

Representatives of a gas agency demonstrating safety measures and proper handling of LPG equipment during the World Consumer Rights Day 2026 programme in Kalaburagi on Friday. | Photo Credit: ARUN KULKARNI Consumer awareness is essential to building an exploitation-free society, said Malati Reshmi, in-charge president of the Kalaburagi District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, on Friday, urging people to assert their rights and question injustice. She was addressing a

A team from the Department of Legal Metrology, Sadar carried out a surprise raid on Basundhara Jewellers, Agartala on Wednesday, following formal consumer complaints of irregularities in the weights of gold ornaments. During the inspection, officials found that three weighing machines used for selling gold, silver, and other ornaments had expired validity for more than a year. The machines, which should have been verified and documented, were immediately taken into custody by