Hazardous & Other Wastes Rules, 2016 – Overview:-1. Governed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)2. Covers storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous wastes (used oil, solvents, chemicals, etc.)3. Warehouses must register with State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) if storing hazardous waste Key Compliance Obligations:-1. Proper labeling and segregation of hazardous waste at site2. Safe storage […]
Overview:-✅ Covers industrial, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) & portable batteries✅ Ensures safe collection, recycling, and eco-friendly disposal✅ Enforced by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) & State Pollution Control Boards Compliance Needs:-✅ Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Return used batteries to producers or authorized recyclers✅ Take-Back Obligation: Forklift, UPS, pallet mover batteries must go through authorized channels✅ […]
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. […]