Govt Boosts Metrology: 11 Private Entities Get GATC Status, Verification Scope Expands

• Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) granted 12 Government Approved Test Centre (GATC) certificates to 11 private entities.
• This expands India’s legal metrology verification network through a public-private partnership (PPP) framework.
• Amendments to Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013, notified on October 23, 2025, widened GATC scope.
• The amended rules now cover 18 categories of instruments, including water meters, medical devices, and weighbridges.
• Aims to improve accuracy, reliability, ease compliance, and reduce turnaround time for businesses.

Why It Matters: India expands metrology verification by involving private entities and widening instrument scope.