Starting a food recycling business involves obtaining several important documents to comply with legal, environmental, and operational standards. Some of the key documents required include:
PAN Card / Aadhar Card: For identity verification.
Electricity Bill: Proof of utility connection at the business premises.
Water Bill: Proof of utility connection at the business premises.
GST Registration: Essential for tax compliance.
To operate legally, you must also obtain the following:
Factory License: Required for operating a factory.
Form of Application for Grant/Renewal of Registration: For Industrial Units possessing Environmentally Sound Management Facilities for Reprocessing/Recycling.
Covering requisition letter: Asserting the industry status and activities.
Additional important documents include:
Sale Deed / Lease Deed: Proving possession of the site or factory.
Memorandum of Articles (for public/private companies) or Partnership Deed (for partnerships): Verifying the business structure.
Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) or Sewage Treatment Plant (STP): If applicable, proof of compliance with waste management standards.
Further documents include:
Layout Plan: Presenting the site of various process equipment and utilities.
Schematic Diagram: Showing sensitive areas within a 2 km radius (e.g., water bodies, roads, residential areas).
Detailed Industrial Process: For each merchandise with a detailed procedure flow chart.
Auditor’s Certificate: With break-up details for proposed fixed assets and financial provisions for pollution control measures.
Finally, you must obtain:
Consent to Establish: Granted by the concerned State Pollution Control Board under the Air Act (1981) and the Water Act (1974).
Consent to Operate: Also granted by the concerned State Pollution Control Board.
These documents ensure that your food recycling business adheres to all environmental regulations and operates responsibly.
Food Recycling License is essential to ensure legal compliance and safe operations in this industry.