Department of Consumer Affairs Invites Applications for Government Approved Test Centres (GATCs) from 17–31 August 2026

The Department of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has opened online applications for eligible industries, laboratories, engineering colleges, polytechnics, ITIs and testing facilities to be recognised as Government Approved Test Centres (GATCs) under the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013. Applications are accepted via emaap.gov.in/gatc from 17 August to 31 August 2026. GATCs verify and re‑verify weighing and measuring instruments across 23 categories, including water meters, clinical thermometers, load cells and fuel dispensers. The expanded GATC network aims to boost verification capacity, improve access to services, reduce turnaround times and support state legal metrology departments in market surveillance and consumer grievance redressal.