FACTORY LICENSE
What is Factory License?
Factory License acts as a document of approval given by authorities to carry out manufacturing activities. The Department of Factories and Boilers issues Factory License. It is the duty of the Factories and Boilers Department to keep a check on the health, safety, and welfare of workers.
Factories Act 1948, says that a factory must obtain its building plan approval from the labor and employment department before covering themselves for a factory registration. Under this act, registration and renewal of the Factory license are also done to ensure the safety of workers.
Why this License is Required?
To protect the workers and to ensure that the owner is providing a healthy environment, the government has introduced the Factory Act, 1948. As per the Factory Act 1948, every factory owner must register their premises with the local authorities before commencing their business.
Who can get a Factory License?
Agriculture Forestry & Fishing
Aerospace
Basic Metal & Fabricated Metal
Chemical Products and Fibers
Coke & Refined Petroleum Products
Automotive Industry
Shipbuilding
Pharmaceuticals
Nuclear Fuel
Mining & Quarrying
Machinery
Construction
Document Required for Factory License
Necessary Documents for Approval of Plans of the Factory
- List of Raw Material (including solvents/fuels/chemicals used if any) with maximum storage capacity and mode of storage, handling.
- List of Finished products, Intermediate products including emission of toxic gases and by-products along with maximum quantities, method of handling, loading & transport.
- Process flow chart
- Description of Manufacturing Process
- Details of likely hazards involved and methods to control them
- Material Safety Data Sheets in respect of hazardous chemicals
- Process & Instrumentation Diagram.
- Details of Chemical reactions carried out if any
- Details of firefighting arrangements proposed to make
- Duly signed copy of Form no. 1.
- Allotment letter from MIDC/ NOC from Local authority.
Role of Shamkris and Process of Factory License
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to compliance with mandatory licence requirements in the organization. A simple and guidance methodology help organisation to achieve licence in a timely manner and cost-effective. Shamkris support 100% in advisory, Guidance, Compliance with respect to license requirements to obtain approval.
The License process described below:
- Advertising for the document required
- Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
- Application File
- Inspection by the department if required
- Liaison department
- License issued
- Yearly compliance if applicable
- Renewal when due
Advisory for the document required
Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
Application File
Inspection by the department if required
Liason department
License issued
Yearly Compliance if Applicable
Renewal when due
Who can issue the Factory License?
FAQ
As per the Factory Act 1948, every factory owner must register their premises with the local authorities before commencing their business. Factory License acts as a document of approval given by authorities to carry out manufacturing activities. The Department of Factories and Boilers issues Factory License.
An applicant has to apply with duly filled in Form No-2, a set of prescribed documents and fees prescribed in the proper head of Account in the shape of Treasury Chalan in the office of Director of Factories & Boilers, of his state.
