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In India, The Department of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution formed The Directorate of Legal Metrology Act as a separate wing which ensures compliance with the Legal Metrology Act & Rules. The Act's purpose is to manage and reduce the ill effects of weight and measurement errors. The central headquarter is in Delhi, from where it is delegated to the respective State for proper compliance with the Acts & Rules.

Overview of legal metrology packaged commodities (LMPC) registration: The legal Metrology Act, 2009 is responsible for establishing and enforcing standards of weights and measures, regulating the trade and commerce in weights, measurements and other goods which are sold or distributed by the medium of weight, measure or numbers. This Act is applicable for whole of the country. The Registration under the Act may be called as Legal Metrology Registration or Legal Metrology Packaged Commodity (LMPC) License.

Any dealer of the commodities, measured by weight, measurement and number is required to get himself registered under the Legal Metrology Act. The business as specified under the law includes buying, selling, supplying or distributing the commodities by any such weight or measure, either in cash or for deferred payment or for commission, remuneration or other valuable consideration. The business may be conducted by a commission agent, an importer, a manufacturer and includes selling, supplying, distributing or otherwise delivery of any weight or measure.

The Act of legal Metrology applies on every pre-packaged commodity. The international units of measurement shall be followed which indicates the following base units:

• Length - metre
• Time - second
• Electric current - ampere
• Thermodynamic temperature - kelvin
• Luminous intensity - candela 
• Amount of substance - mole.

Prohibitions Under The Legal Metrology Act: A person shall not manufacture, repair or sell, or offer for repair or sale, of any weight or measure unless he/she holds a valid LMPC Certificate as issued by the Authority.

Provided that a manufacturer shall not require any Legal Metrology licence to repair his own weight or measure in a State other than the State of manufacture of the same.

Legal Metrology Standards in India are defined and implemented by the government of India, Department of Consumer Affairs under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public distribution. While the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, presented under central jurisdiction, has been established as a model Act. Each individual State in India has the right to implement the Act with or without adjustments. Moreover,  a couple of states have approved their own Act to manage the issues and matters identified with Legal metrology.

All registered companies in the business of tea exportation need to mandatorily register for the issuance of the Tea Board License under the Tea Board of India. Corpbiz assists you in the drafting and filing of required documents for obtaining a Tea Board License anywhere across India.

Overview of Tea Board License: The Tea Industry of India, by the Act of the Parliament, falls under the authorisation of the Union Government. India is home to the finest varieties of tea around the globe due to its favourable geographical indications and constant innovation and progressive trade practices. India is the second-largest producer of tea globally. In order to regulate and assist the development trade of tea, the Government of India established Tea Act, 1953. Section 4 of the Tea Act, 1953 states about the establishment of The Tea Board of India. It aims to facilitate and promote the cultivation, processing and sale of tea in India. The Tea Board undertakes various activities such as organising fairs, exhibitions, setting up meetings between buyers and sellers, and assisting in the development of trade by disseminating information to relevant stakeholders.
Tea Act, 1953

The Tea Act was enacted in 1953 to regulate the tea industry in the country following the International Agreement. It provides for the establishment of a Tea Board that overlooks the Tea production in India. It helps to improve tea cultivation, grants licenses to entities engaged in Tea production, encourages scientific research and development in this sector and promotes labour welfare practices.

The Tea Board of India: The Tea Board of India falls under the authorisation of the Government of India, which was established for the purpose of promoting of cultivation, processing and domestic trade along with the exportation of tea from India.

Functions of Tea Board of India: The Tea Board of India renders the following functions:

• It provides financial assistance to cultivators and also assists with the technical knowledge needed for the manufacturing and marketing of tea.
• Promotion for the exportation of tea.
• Fosters Research and Development for growth in tea yielding and for improving the quality of tea produced in the country.
• Assists plantation workers financially through various welfare schemes and programmes.
• To help unorganised sectors of small-scale producers and encourage them with financial and technical support.
• To record, maintain & compare different data regarding tea production and trade in India.
• To comply with the rules and regulations assigned by the central government and enforce the same.

GST Registration is mandatory for every business or corporation involved in buying and selling of goods or services. Those with an annual turnover of more than 20 lakh rupees for supply of services and 40 lakh rupees in case of supply of goods is the threshold limit. If a business is carried on without registering under GST, then it will be an offence under GST law. A casual taxable person/Non-Resident Taxable Person, e-commerce aggregator, agents of supplier and input service distributor etc. are required to register under GST. Moreover, Every GST taxpayer is given a unique identification number called GSTIN during the registration process.

Package Inclusions:

• Application filing with the GST Department
• GST Advisory and Consultancy
• Documentation
• Liaising with the GST department for GST Registration
• >Return filing
• End to end support and Regular follow-up.

GST Registration- An Overview: GST Stands for Goods and Services Tax. It is a form of indirect tax which replaced host of other indirect taxes that were prevalent in India. It was launched in the year 2017. Since then the goods and services are taxed under a single legislation called GST. In simple words GST is a form of tax that a customer bears when he or she purchases any goods or services. Here the tax is not directly paid by the customer to the government but it is levied on the manufacturer or seller of goods or provider of services. The registration under GST is necessary for business entities who fall under the eligibility criteria of GST Registration. The procedure for GST registration is completely an online process. Hence businesses would not have to go offline to carry out this form of registration. 

Why was the concept of GST introduced?

The concept of GST was introduced to fulfil certain objectives such as:

• One Tax One Nation: The concept of GST was introduced to fulfil the vision of one nation one tax. Earlier various indirect taxes existed but now GST has replaced all of them. Some of the indirect taxes were prevalent in the form of service tax, VAT, etc.

• To eliminate cascading effect of taxes: One of the key objectives of GST was to remove cascading effect of taxes. Earlier taxpayers were unable to set off tax credits of one tax with other which led to cascading effect of taxes. GST was introduced to eliminate this cascading effect of taxes which existed earlier.

• To curb evasion: GST was also introduced to curb instances of tax evasion. Under GST, taxpayers can claim input tax credit only on invoices uploaded by respective suppliers which reduces the chances of claiming input tax credits on fake invoices.

• To widen tax base: GST is a consolidated tax which is levied on both goods and services both which can increase tax-registered businesses thereby increasing the tax base in India.

Enterslice provides assistance in terms of CDSCO Registration services for your business. As part of the CDSCO Registration service, we provide the following services:

Package Inclusions:

• Assistance in obtaining CDSCO Registration
• Assistance in obtaining DCGI approval for your products
• Assistance in obtaining import licenses for various drugs and related components
• Offering your overall advisory and end-to-end solutions for the above-mentioned services

Overview of CDSCO Registration: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation or popularly called CDSCO, is the National Regulatory Authority established under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Under Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940, CDSCO has been entrusted with the task of approval of drugs, conducting Clinical Trials, laying down standards for Drugs, control over the quality of imported drugs imported in the country, coordinating with the activities of the State Drug Control Organisations (SDCO) in order to bring uniformity in the enforcement of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

Along with the SDCOs, CDSCO is also responsible for granting licenses for certain specialised categories of critical Drugs such as I.V. Fluids, blood and blood products, Vaccine and Sera.

Organisations that are in the business of manufacturing, importing and export of drugs and cosmetics, Research and Development activities regarding drugs, importing drugs for their examination, conducting studies in Bioavailability (BA) and Bioequivalence (BE) in drugs for export purposes etc. have to obtain CDSCO Registration through its online portal.

Purpose of CDSCO Registration: There are multiple purposes for which an applicant can register itself at the CDSCO portal. CDSCO can grant registration for the following purposes:

• Test license
• Blood Bank Registration
• Cosmetics Registration
• Blood Product Registration
• Dual Use NOC (Trader)
• Export NOC (Zone)
• Ethics Committee Registration
• BE or BA approved Sites
• Manufacture and Import of Drugs
• Formulation of Research and Development Organisation
• Sponsors (BA or BE and CT)

Who can apply for CDSCO Registration?

The following applicants have been permitted to apply for CDSCO Registration:

• Manufacturers
• Importers
• Indian Agents Corporates
• Foreign Enterprises holding Indian subsidiaries
• It must be noted that a manufacturing unit cannot directly register itself on the CDSCO portal. First, a corporate has to generate login credentials for the manufacturing unit and only then can it login into the CDSCO portal.

Package Inclusions:

• Ayush Manufacturing License.
• Ayush Loan License.
• Contract Manufacturing / Third party manufacturing / White label Manufacturing / Product to Product manufacturing.

All such manufacturer who is dealing with the Ayurvedic or Herbal products in India is required to obtain the license from AYUSH regulated by the Ministry of AYUSH. The Ministry of AYUSH was formed on 9th November 2014, earlier it was known as the Department of Indian System of Medicine and Homeopathy (ISM&H) which was created in March 1995.

NSIC is an abbreviation for National Small Industries Corporation. This entity comes under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. All entities under this scheme have to obtain the NSIC registration. Different benefits can be availed under the system of NSIC registration. NSIC considers MSME for Single Point Registration for carrying out any form of government purchases. Hence it is crucial to secure this form of registration.

Package Inclusions:

• Procedure for NSIC registration.
• Consultancy Services for Registration.
• Single Point Registration for NSIC.
• Follow up with the Department on Application for NSIC registration.

NSIC Registration-An Overview: To strengthen the stance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the government brought out the system for registration under the NSIC. NSIC stands for National Small Industries Corporations. Any MSME that register’s under this scheme would receive the benefits allied to government purchases.

Any MSME which is registered under this system should consider the Single Point Registration System (SPRS). Through this system, different benefits can be availed by the MSME. An official order brought out this system of Single Point Registration under the Public Procurement Policy for Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) Order 2012.

Through this scheme, MSMEs can avail different forms of government benefits and foster growth and development in different sectors. There are different forms of schemes under the system of NSIC. These schemes would include the Single Point Registration System, the Credit Rating Scheme and Marketing Schemes. All MSMEs which register with the NSIC would secure the benefits of all the available schemes.

Development of NSIC: NSIC was established in the year 1955 as a form of Public Sector Undertaking. The NSIC is prominently known as a Mini Ratna Public Sector Undertaking.

This NSIC is an ISO 9001-2015 government certified undertaking which has some form of quality standards. With the view of uplifting the MSME sector, this institute was established. NSIC promotes credit facilitation for MSMEs.

The principles of energy conservation are present under different energy acts and statutes in India. The government of India brought out this form of certification to ensure that the principles are enshrined in all manufacturing organisations and industries. Such certification would help in development of policies. Apart from this, this certification helps in assisting co-ordination of energy conservation and development.

Package inclusions:

• Procedure for Bureau of Energy Efficiency certification
• BEE Certification Framework
• Liaising with the concerned regulatory authority for certification procedure
• End-to-End processing

Obtaining a Trademark registration will help in providing a registered identity to a brand. Such an identity defines the unique individuality and distinctiveness of a brand. A Trademark Registration in India helps in brand recognition, goodwill building, and customer retention for any business.

Package Inclusions:

• Consultation from experts
• Trademark Application filing
• Name Search and approval
• Trademark class research
• Filling of application before Registrar
• Track Application Status
• Acknowledge and future renewal assistance for you
• Trade Mark Objection and Trade Mark Opposition

What is Trademark Registration: A trademark is any mark, logo, name, symbol, letter, figure, word, used by any individual or the company in order to uniquely identify its goods or services from those manufactured or sold by others. Hence, the customers must be capable of distinguishing one’s goods or services from others. Trademark registration is governed by the provisions under Trade Marks Act, 1999. Trademark registration is important as it is legally authorised by the government in order to provide the exclusive rights to the owner for branding, selling, manufacturing and using of the products and services.

Who are eligible to apply for Trademark Registration in India?

Any person whether an individual, proprietor, company or other legal entity who claims to be an owner of the trademark can apply for trademark in India. The application for trademark can be filed and within few days after a grant of registration, one can start using “TM” symbol. The time duration required for Trade Mark Registry to complete formalities is 4 to 6 months.. One can use the registered symbol after the trademark is registered and grant of registration certificate. Once a trademark is registered, it will be valid for 10 years from the date of filing, further which can be renewed time to time.

Hallmark Registration is a certification of purity of the gold and silver as per the Indian Standards. So it's vital to obtain Hallmark Certification to sell and manufacture gold & silver articles to customers. Contact Corpbiz to obtain this Certification at an affordable price.

An Overview of Hallmark Registration: In India, especially women are more fascinated with gold for many years and gold is always a very safe & secure investment for Indian residents during tough times. Hence, to protect customers from adulteration and to obligate jewellers to maintain the purity of jewellery, the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) launched a Jewellers Registration Scheme. BIS introduced the Gold Hallmarking Scheme in 2000 & a Silver Hallmarking Scheme in 2005. As per the Scheme, the BIS Hallmark Registration is compulsory to sell or manufacture gold/silver jewellery. Because without proper examination or mark, it is impossible to identify the purity of gold by simply looking at it. Thus, BIS Hallmark Registration can reduce these concerns by providing all the vital information and confirming the purity of the gold.

What is Hallmarking?: It is the accurate determination & official recording of the equivalent content of precious metal (such as gold and silver) in precious metal articles. Thus, Hallmarks are legal marks used in many countries as a guarantee of the purity/fineness of precious metal articles. The primary objectives of the Hallmarking Scheme are to safeguard the public against adulteration & to obligate all the manufacturers to maintain legal standards of fineness. In India, especially two metals, namely gold & silver, have been brought under the purview of Hallmarking.

The Hallmarking Scheme has been aligned with the international criteria of Hallmarking. According to Hallmarking Scheme, Hallmark Registration is granted to the jewellers by BIS. The BIS authorised jewellers can get their jewellery hallmarked from any of the BIS recognised centers.

Detail:

• Application Submission to EPR authorization for Producer
• Renewal of EPR authorization for Producer
• Application to EPR authorization for Manufacturer
• Renewal of EPR authorization for Manufacturer
• Complete Documentation
• Timely Follow Ups

How can we help you for Extended Producer Responsibility?

Our services include the following:

• Application to for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) authorization in India for Producer
• Renewal of EPR authorization for Producer
• Application to for EPR authorization for Manufacturer
• Renewal of EPR authorization for Manufacturer
• Prepare the complete set of corporate document
• Providing any kind of guidance formats, problem-solving regarding EPR authorization.

Procedure for Seeking Grant of Extended Producer Responsibility Authorization and Registration for Handling E-WastesEPR-Authorization Process: (For Producer)

• Step-1: In case you are a producer, check the electronic equipment list in schedule-I. If you are engaged in producing the electrical and electronic equipment mentioned in the list, proceed for the Extended Producer Responsibility authorization procedure.
• Step-2: The producer shall make an application in Form –I, for the grant of Extended Producer Responsibility authorization. The application must be made within a period of three months starting from the date of commencement of these rules to State Pollution Control Board when you are selling the product in one state and to the Central Pollution Control Board when you are selling the product in more than one state.
• Step-3: Once the receipt of the application by the respective board, it shall be scrutinized and if found complete in all respects shall be proceeded further or otherwise shall raise inquiry, thereafter on being satisfied that the producer has an effective system to manage Extended Producer Responsibility in the country, shall recommend granting Extended Producer Responsibility authorization by Central Pollution Control Board.
  
  

The authorization is provided in Form-1(aa) within a period of one hundred and twenty days.

The evaluating committee is basically constituted by the Central Pollution Control Board with the representative members of State Pollution Control Boards or Pollution Control Committees. Such Committee is constituted after evaluating the State-specific EPR Plan.

The validity of the EPR authorization. The EPR-Authorization shall be valid initially for a period of five years.

• Step-4: In cases where the Central Pollution Control Board or State Pollution Control Board, as the case may be has refused to grant Extended Producer Responsibility authorization, they can do so only after giving the reasonable opportunity of being heard to the applicant.
• Step-5: The Central Pollution Control Board after the grant of Extended Producer Responsibility authorization shall forward the State-specific Extended Producer Responsibility Plan to the respective State Pollution Control Boards or Pollution Control Committees so that the implementation of the same shall be initiated.

Common law jurisdictions around the world have different forms of business structures. Similarly, India also has various business structures. Some business structures are formed for non-profit and charitable purposes. These structures are known as societies or trusts. Different laws regulate trusts in India. Before starting a trust, it is essential to get the trust registered. Trust registration is mandatory for every individual forming a trust.

Package inclusions:

• Advice on the trust registration procedure.
• Advice on securing 12A and 80G registration under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
• Compliance with the registration of trusts.
• Assistance in drafting the trust deed.
• Advice on the different forms of trust that can be formed.
• Post compliance for the trust registration process.
• Advice on several tax benefits on forming the trust.
• Any other advice on forming a trust.

Trust Registration-An Overview: Individuals form trusts for setting a particular part of the assets or the property for the benefit of another person. A Trust is formed as a benefit for another individual. It is more of a fiduciary relationship between the trustor, the trustee, and the beneficiary. Hence when an applicant goes for the process of trust registration, they would be different parties as a form of the trust deed.

A specific asset or a property transferred from the trustor to the trustee for the future benefit of the beneficiary is known as trust. The beneficiary is another party (third-party) who may be related to the trustor and trustee.

Hence, the relationship that brings the parties to the trust is crucial to define trust. Under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, the meaning of trusts has been provided as a relationship that persists between the trustor and trustee to hold some specific benefit for the beneficiary.

Nidhi Company is a form of entity that carries out financing activities. The process of registering a Nidhi company is seamless and requires less time and effort. When this company is formed, it is registered as an NBFC (Non-Banking Financial Company). Hence when registering such a company, it is crucial to file compliances with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). Any person wanting to enter into the business of financing can choose this structure. Though the process of registering this entity is simple, it would be beneficial to utilize expert services from a consultant.

Package Inclusions:

• Business Plan and Structure for the Nidhi Company
• Compliance under RBI and NBFC
• Compliance under the Companies Act, 2013
• Assistance with the procedure to establish a Nidhi Company
• Easy Access to Public Financing

Overview of Nidhi Company Registration: The government of India has established this form of business structure with the primary intention of providing funds. Individuals use this entity to lend funds to the public. Nidhi companies are predominantly popular in Southern states in India.

Any form of establishment that carries out the activities related to a Nidhi company would require complying with requirements of registration process. The process of registering a Nidhi company is iterated under section 406 of the Companies Act 2013.

There are many advantages of incorporating this form of entity when it comes to development of savings and different forms of mutual benefits. Apart from this, the members of the company can understand their needs and requirements related to finance.

Statutory Meaning of Nidhi Company: The provisions of Nidhi Entity are present under Chapter 26 of the Companies Act, 2013. Under section 406 of the Companies Act, 2013 the definition of Nidhi company is present. This form of entity is also known as a Mutual Benefit Society. Under section 406(1) an entity can be classified as a mutual benefit society if there is a specific notification regarding the same.

Any type of entity which considered as a Nidhi entity has to be incorporated as per the provisions relating to the NBFC. For compliance requirements any individual forming this type of entity would require to follow the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

Any applicant forming this entity will benefit from different form of mutual benefits and loans given. The main intention of forming this entity is that loans and mutual benefits are provided to the members, i.e. the shareholders of the company.

When incorporating an NBFC, then the activities carried out by a traditional NBFC are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This form of entity accepts deposits. However, there are specific provisions present under the RBI Act, 1934 which would not apply to this form of business. Due to this, many individual prefer starting this form of entity.

Every business owner dealing in food products has to secure the FSSAI License from the relevant authority. This license is a 14-digit number which provides proof that the business follows standards related to quality as per the requirements of the FSSAI. Quality of products would not only be determined by their substance, but the packaging, manufacturing and food processing would also be considered under the meaning of quality.

Package Inclusions:

• Procedure for FSSAI Registration.
• Understanding types of FSSAi license.
• Eligibility Criteria for Fssai Registration procedure.
• Product Categorisation.
• Legal Documentation for FSSAI.
• New License and Renewal Process.
• Liaising with FSSAI Authority on application.

FSSAI Registration- An Overview: FSSAI stands for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. This regulatory body was set up to access the quality standards of business that handles food products. The FSSAI authority is the main regulatory body dealing with issuing of food licenses in India.

This authority was established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The provisions of the FSSAI Act would apply to this body and all food body operators in India.

To comply with international standards of food safety, this body was set up as an autonomous institution to administer the quality of food in India. This institution ensures that the food is unadulterated and safe for consumption for human beings. Quality checks would be conducted as prescribed by the FSSAI.

Any industry dealing with food products has to secure this license. For instance the manufacturer has to secure this license. Apart from this a other institutions that take part in the food manufacturing process also require this license. Hence, it is crucial to abide by the rules of the FSSAI.

Requirement of FSSAI Registration License: Under the FSSAI Act, 2006 there are specific requirements which have to be complied by every food operator. Under section 31(1) and 31(2) of the Act, every food operator would require to take this license from the relevant authority.

Both the terms FSSAI license and FSSAI registration do not mean the same, as these terms would be determined based on the size of the business. Every business dealing in food products would have to go for an online FSSAI registration.

Previously the registration process for FSSAI was conducted online through Food Licensing and Registration System (FLRS).  Since November 2020, the Food Safety and Compliance System (FosCos) has replaced the previous system (FLRS). This is an important update which is required to be adhered to.

If an applicant requires a new license then the system under FosCos has to be utilised.  Any registered user having a license under the previous system would have to verify the details of the license under the FosCos.

When the business is registered, then a 14- digit number would be generated for the user. This number consists of 5 parts which are unique in their way. This number has to be present where the business is operating. Apart from this, the number must also be affixed to all the packages of products.

Under this system, operators dealing with food products are known as FBOs or Food Business Operators.  Under section 3(0) of the Act, the Food Business Operator is an individual or owner of the business, who takes all the precautions and measures to ensure compliance, is present under the act.

An NGO with minimum 3 years of operation can apply for FCRA Registration.All india Service:

• High-level Application Drafting.
• Due diligence about the operations of the NGO.
• In-depth analysis past 3 years Balance sheet of the NGO.
• FCRA Application to the ministry of home affairs.
• End to end follow-ups
• Easy & Fast FCRA Registration

What is FCRA Registration?: FCRA Department comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs. FCRA Registration is optional for NGO / Trust / Section 8 Company

In order to regulate the foreign contribution or foreign hospitality received by any individual, association or company the Government has consolidated all the laws and regulations relating to such transactions. For this purpose Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 was enacted. This was done to create a transparent mechanism for individuals and organizations through E-governance of FCRA related activities. This transparent system was created to discourage any detrimental activities which can be against national interest.

Proper FCRA Registration: In order to be eligible to apply for proper FCRA registration following minimum requirements must be met with:

• The applicant must be registered and operating for a minimum period of 5 years.
• The organization must have spent minimum 10 Lakh rupees in the last 3 years for furtherance of its main objects. This amount shall not include any kind of administrative expenditure.
• The applicant is also required to submit last 3 years financial statements. These financial statements must be audited by qualified Chartered Accountant.

Prior Permission: On the other hand, if a newly registered organization is willing to receive any kind of foreign contribution then it can apply for prior permission.Following minimum requirements are to be met with in order to apply for prior permission:

• The foreign owner is specified at the time of making application.
• The funding is to be used for specific purpose.
• Amount of foreign contribution is also defined.

NGO Registration can be obtained by making a trust deed, Memorandum of Understanding. The MOU contains full name and address of an NGO along with the objectives and mission of an NGO.

Package Inclusions:

• NGO Deed/ Registration Instrument Drafting
• NGO Registration
• NGO Registration Number
• PAN & TAN
• Bank Account Opening template
• Free Call by CA about the Compliance requirement

What is NGO Registration?: NGO or Non Governmental Organizations are a non-profit organization that is incorporated to support the underprivileged section of the society. It works for the advancement of different issues like social, cultural, legal, environmental, art, science, etc. As the name Non-Government Organization suggests, they are operated by citizens on voluntary initiatives without any interference from central or state governments.
Need for NGO Registration

You are recommended to get the NGO Registration done if you are willing to establish a non-profit organization and work with an objective towards the betterment or advancement of any particular section of the society. Getting NGO Registration provides legal authority to the entity and makes it more credible in the eyes of the law and contributors.

In India one can go for NGO registration in three legally possible ways:

• Trust registration, regulated under The Indian trusts Act, 1882
• Society registration supervised under Societies Registration Act, 1860
• Section 8 Company registration governed under Companies Act, 2013

 

As all three NGO models are regulated by separate acts there are many distinct features of every model. One can choose a working model based on their personal requirement and preference, along with scale and diversity of operations. We will discuss this in detail in this article to ensure some clarity for you.

Package Inclusions:

• Assistance in obtaining BIS certification
• Assistance in preparing the necessary documentation
• Liasioning with the government departments
• Legal advisory services
• BIS search
• Regular follow-ups
• Overall advisory and end-to-end solutions for obtaining the BIS certification

Overview of BIS Certification: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a government-backed National Standard Body of India that regulates the Conformity Assessment, Quality Assurance and Standardisation of products, services, processes and systems in India. This body lays down the Indian standards, which form the basis of various certification schemes facilitating third-party assurance of quality, safety and reliability of the products to the consumers.

What are the major activities that BIS undertakes?

Following are the activities that the BIS undertakes:

• Formulating Standards
• Developing Registration Schemes
• Granting of Certifications
• Other I-Care Activities
• International coordination
• Training and consumer awareness.

Objectives of BIS: Some of the main objectives of BIS are as follows:

• To continuously develop and formulate standards, quality certification and marking of products, services, systems and processes
• To develop a seamless development of a national strategy for recognition of standards and sync them with the development and export of products.
• To give proper emphasis to quality control and standardization.

Benefits of Obtaining Certification: The major benefits that can be accrued from BIS certification are as follows:

• It helps in the Total Quality Management of the products, i.e. TQM
• It opens the floodgates of global recognition and allows domestic manufacturers to access the untapped overseas market.
• It serves as solid evidence of the product quality
• Allows the management to establish customized quality management
• Aids the business in improving its reputation over a period of time
• It ensures that proper utilization of resources takes place
• It permits the manufacturer to get rid of the overhead expenses in the manufacturing of the final product 

WPC is an abbreviation for Wireless Planning & Co-ordination Wing which is the department used to secure licenses for different types of radio frequencies. Spectrum licenses can also be obtained through this department. Permission from the WPC is required if the applicant wants to import any form of radio frequency or radio enabled devices into India which would include mobile handsets, walkie-talkie, drones and other devices.

Package Inclusions:

• Procedure for Securing WPC approval in India
• WPC Certification process
• In-House Lab
• Liaising with the regulatory authority

WPC Approval-An Overview: WPC stands for Wireless Planning and Co-ordination. Such approval is required for the process of any form of radio frequency enabled devices. Permission from the WPC department would be required for any form of import of radio based frequency equipment into India. This department would ensure that all the requirements related to licensing are met by the service provider.

Wireless Planning and Co-ordination wing comes under the Department of Telecommunication (DoT). Such wing would be responsible for carry out radio frequency testing, licensing requirements related to wireless testing and frequency testing.

Regulatory Body/ Authority for WPC approval India: The primary regulatory body or authority for WPC approval in India is the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Such department would come under the purview of the Ministry of Communications in India.

Apart from the responsibility of carrying out licensing, the department would also be responsible for frequency spectrums and monitoring frequency spectrums. WPC has their main head office in New Delhi and regional centres are present in Kolkatta, Mumbai, Chennai and Guwhati.

The main law that governs the licensing requirements for different forms of equipment would be the Indian Wireless and Indian Telegraphy Act.