A Mini Tea Factory is a tea manufacturing unit owned by a small tea grower, an association of small tea growers, or a Producer Company. It must source all tea leaves required for manufacturing from its own plantation and have a production capacity of not more than 500 kg of made tea per day. As per Para 3(A)(1) of the Tea Marketing Control Order (TMCO), 2003, as amended in 2017, a Mini Tea Factory must obtain a valid certificate to sell manufactured tea or hold tea stock after the prescribed period.
Certificate to Mini Tea Factory
What is Certificate to Mini Tea Factory
Who Can Apply for Certificate to Mini Tea Factory
Small Tea Growers
Associations of Small Tea Growers
Producer Companies consisting of Small Tea Growers
Documents Required for Certificate to Mini Tea Factory
- Duly completed and signed application in Form K.
- FSSAI licence number.
- GST registration certificate number.
- Prescribed application fee payment details.
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Role of Shamkris and Process of Certificate to Mini Tea Factory
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to ensuring compliance with the mandatory requirements for obtaining the Application. With a simple and guided methodology, Shamkris helps organizations achieve the necessary application in a timely and cost-effective manner. Shamkris offers 100% support in advisory, guidance, and compliance, ensuring smooth processing for obtaining the application.
The Application acquisition process described below:
Advisory for the document required
Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
Certificate File
Inspection by the department if required
Certificate department
Certificate issued
Yearly Compliance if Applicable
Renewal when due
Who can issue Certificate to Mini Tea Factory
FAQ
It is a certificate issued under the Tea (Marketing) Control Order, 2003, for eligible mini tea factories.
Small tea growers, associations of small tea growers, and Producer Companies consisting of small tea growers can apply.
A Mini Tea Factory must have a production capacity of not more than 500 kg of made tea per day.
No. The factory must use tea leaves sourced from its own plantation, as required under the applicable conditions.
Applicants must submit Form K to the designated certifying authority.
The FSSAI licence number must be mentioned in the application, as applicable under the current application requirements.
The GST registration number must be mentioned in Form K, as specified in the Tea Board’s compliance-reduction circular.
The Tea Board’s published fee schedule lists ₹1,000 plus 18% GST, totalling ₹1,180. Confirm the applicable fee before applying.
Under the 2017 amendment, the application should be made within 30 days from the date of commercial manufacturing. Delayed applications may be accepted with sufficient reasons.