Industry compliance - set up and operate worry-free

Industry compliance refers to adhering to laws, regulations, and standards applicable to your business sector. This includes licenses, registrations, environmental clearances, labour welfare, and safety norms.

MSME/Udyam registration is a government registration for micro, small, and medium enterprises. It provides benefits like easier loans, government tenders, and subsidies. Registration is free and online.

From 21 November 2025, factory registration and licensing fall under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, which replaced the Factories Act, 1948, and the State rules made under it. Most units also need Pollution Control Board consent, a fire NOC and product- or sector-specific licences.

PCB consent includes Consent to Establish (before setting up) and Consent to Operate (for ongoing operations). It ensures your industrial activity meets environmental standards set by the SPCB.

FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) license is mandatory for all food businesses - manufacturing, processing, distribution, and sale of food products. Types include FSSAI registration, state license, and central license.

It covers registration or licence, safety and welfare duties, registers and returns. The Code's factory definition applies from 20 workers in a process carried on with power and 40 workers without power (previously 10 and 20 under the Factories Act). State rules and transition provisions still matter, so we confirm the position for your State.

Yes. Service companies need professional tax registration, labour welfare fund, GST registration, and industry-specific licenses depending on their sector - IT companies need STPI, financial companies need RBI licenses, etc.

APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) registration is mandatory for exporters of scheduled agricultural and processed food products. It provides export benefits and market access.

Penalties vary by regulation. Environmental violations attract penalties under Environment Protection Act. Food safety violations under FSSAI can lead to product recalls and heavy fines.

BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification is mandatory for certain products to ensure quality and safety. Products like electrical appliances, cement, LPG cylinders and helmets require BIS certification under the relevant Quality Control Orders.

ISO certification demonstrates compliance with international quality management standards (ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO 14001), or occupational health and safety (ISO 45001). While voluntary, ISO certification is often required for tenders and international business.

Yes, startups can register under MSME/Udyam to avail benefits like priority sector lending, government tenders, and subsidies. Registration is free and online at udyamregistration.gov.in.

RERA (Real Estate Regulation and Development Act) compliance is mandatory for real estate developers and agents. It includes project registration, disclosure of information, and consumer protection measures.

BIS certification involves applying on the BIS portal, submitting test reports from recognized labs, factory inspection, and license issuance. The process takes 4-6 weeks and is mandatory for notified products.