Licensing & compliance guides

Plain-language guides on the approvals a food, beverage or manufacturing unit needs in India, updated for 2026 rules.

FSSAI Licence in 2026: Which Category You Need After the New Turnover Limits

FSSAI changed its turnover limits from 1 April 2026. Find out whether you need Basic Registration, a State Licence or a Central Licence, and what documents to keep ready.

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CGWA NOC for Borewells: Who Needs It, Who Is Exempt, and How to Apply

Using a borewell in your factory, hotel or water plant? Learn when a CGWA NOC is mandatory, which units are exempt, and the documents needed to apply.

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Factory Licence Under the New OSH Code: What Has Changed for Manufacturers

The Factories Act has been replaced by the OSH Code, 2020. Learn the new worker thresholds for factory registration, the single-registration system and what existing units must do.

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Fire NOC for Factories and Commercial Buildings: Process, Documents and Renewal

A fire NOC is needed before you occupy a factory, warehouse, hotel or commercial building. Here is the step-by-step process, document checklist and renewal timeline.

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Pollution Control Board Consent (CTE & CTO): A Simple Guide for New Industries

Understand Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) from the State Pollution Control Board, the Red-Orange-Green-White categories, validity and documents.

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