Regulatory Requirements:-🔹 Obtain wholesale licences (Form 20B & 21B) for pharma storage/distribution🔹 Governed under Drugs & Cosmetics Act & Rules🔹 Compliance monitored by State Drug Authorities Storage & Distribution Standards:-🔹 Ensure temperature mapping & cold chain integrity🔹 Follow Good Distribution Practices (GDP) in warehousing🔹 Maintain audit trails for all drug movements GST & Digital Compliance:-🔹 […]
Running a warehouse in India isn’t just about storage — it’s about regulatory trust and compliance. Here are 3 key pillars every operator should be aware of: ✅ WDRA Registration – If your warehouse issues Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (NWRs/eNWRs) for agri commodities, registration with the Warehousing Development & Regulatory Authority (WDRA) is mandatory. ✅ Electronic […]
Regulatory Framework:-✅Petroleum Rules, 2002 – governs storage/handling of petroleum products.✅Gas Cylinder Rules, 2016 – regulates filling, transport, and use of compressed gas cylinders.✅Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016 – covers bulk storage of gases in static & mobile pressure vessels. Licensing & Compliance:-✅Warehouses storing petroleum, gas, or hazardous chemicals may need Petroleum & […]
Regulatory Framework:-✅Insecticides Act, 1968 – regulates import, manufacture, stocking, sale, transport & use of pesticides.✅Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985 – governs quality, distribution & sale of fertilisers.✅Compliance ensures safe storage, sale & environmental safety in warehouses. Licensing & Compliance:-✅Stocking & sale of pesticides/fertilisers requires licenses from State Agriculture Departments.✅Warehouses must follow labelling, packaging & segregation norms.✅Documentation […]
Legal Metrology in Warehousing:-✅All trade weighing instruments in warehouses must be calibrated & periodically verified.✅Maintain valid stamping certificates for weighing scales, weighbridges, etc.✅ Ensures accuracy in goods receipt, dispatch, and stock audits. Compliance for Pre-Packaged Commodities:-✅ Warehouses handling pre-packaged goods must follow LM (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.✅ Mandatory label info: MRP, net quantity, manufacturer/packer details, […]
Overview of GST E-Way Bill Compliance:-✅Mandatory for movement of goods above prescribed value under GST.✅Ensures traceability of shipments and prevents tax evasion.✅Warehouses must verify e-way bills before receiving or dispatching goods. E-Way Bill Control Measures in Warehouses:-✅Check driver documents – invoice, e-way bill, and vehicle details at entry/exit.✅Match invoices and IRNs (Invoice Reference Numbers) with […]
Overview of Hazardous Goods Compliance:-✅Governed by CMVR, 1989 (Central Motor Vehicle Rules) for safe transport.✅Applies to warehouses handling chemicals, fuels, gases, or hazardous waste.✅Ensures safety of personnel, property, and the environment during transport. Classification & Emergency Information:-✅Follow class labels for hazardous material identification.✅Display Emergency Information Panels (EIPs) on all vehicles.✅Maintain material safety data and transport […]
Why it matters ✅Store imports duty-free until clearance✅Process, re-pack & re-label inside the warehouse✅Pay duty only when goods enter the market MOOWR (2019) Advantage ✅Defer Customs Duty + GST under Section 65✅Manufacture, assemble & add value within warehouse walls✅Improve cash flow by avoiding upfront taxes License & Compliance Made Easy: ✅Private Bonded Warehouse License (Sec. […]
Warehousing is no longer just storage—it is a regulated ecosystem.Every facility operates within the framework of environmental laws that safeguard communities and ensure sustainable growth. 🔎 Key Environmental Compliances for Warehouses: Pollution Control Board Clearance – Mandatory consent under Air & Water Acts before operations. Hazardous Waste Management Rules, 2016 – Applicable for storage of […]
Labour Compliance in Warehousing: Managing Contract & Migrant Workforce under Indian Labour Laws! Contract Labour Compliance (CLRA Act, 1970):- ✅ If your warehouse employs 20 or more contract workers, you must register your establishment.✅ Contractors must also obtain valid licenses under the CLRA Act, 1970.✅ Maintain proper records of contract workers — attendance, wages, and […]
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