The Legal Metrology Act, 2009

The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 is an Indian law that aims to regulate the standards of weights and measures used in trade and commerce. The Act ensures that the equipment used for measurements in India is accurate, reliable, and conforms to national and international standards. It establishes the legal framework for the manufacture, import, sale, distribution, and repair of weights, measures, and other measuring instruments. The Act also provides for the mandatory certification of weights and measures and the use of only metric units for trade and commerce. Violation of the provisions of the Act can result in penalties and legal action.