| Industry |
Compliance |
Description |
Benefits |
| General (Cross-Industry) |
POSH Compliance |
Internal Complaints Committee setup and annual filing under Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act (mandatory for all offices with 10+ employees) |
Ensures workplace safety, prevents legal risks, and is mandatory for offices with 10+ staff. |
| General (Cross-Industry) |
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) |
Required for company filings, tenders, and signing legal documents |
Enables secure and verified digital transactions, filings, and contracts. |
| General (Cross-Industry) |
Cybersecurity Audit (For Fintech & Data Handling Startups) |
Mandated by CERT-In and RBI for entities handling sensitive data |
Protects sensitive data and ensures RBI/CERT-In compliance. |
| General (Cross-Industry) |
Environmental Compliance (EPR, Water/Air Consents) |
Required for businesses generating hazardous waste, plastic packaging, or e-waste |
Helps avoid environmental penalties and improves ESG scores. |
| Manufacturing / Industrial |
Boiler Inspection & Registration |
For any steam-based or pressure equipment under Indian Boiler Act |
Legally necessary to run boilers; ensures worker and plant safety. |
| Manufacturing / Industrial |
Factory Act Returns (Annual & Half-Yearly) |
Worker details, overtime, medical facilities, etc. |
Maintains labor law compliance; prevents penalties and enhances transparency. |
| Manufacturing / Industrial |
Energy Audit (for >500 kW units) |
Required for large manufacturers under Energy Conservation Act |
Improves efficiency, saves energy costs, and fulfills legal obligations. |
| Manufacturing / Industrial |
Hazardous Waste Authorization |
Mandatory for units handling chemicals, paint, battery, or pharma waste |
Essential for pollution control compliance; prevents regulatory fines. |
| Food & Beverage |
FSSAI Annual Return (Form D1/D2) |
Required by FBOs annually — often missed |
Maintains FSSAI license validity and ensures supply chain trust. |
| Food & Beverage |
Food Recall Plan & Hygiene Rating |
For mid/large food processors, QSRs, and exporters |
Increases consumer confidence and is crucial for exports. |
| Food & Beverage |
Water Test Reports & Lab Compliance |
Especially for packaged drinking water units |
Ensures food and water safety; mandatory for F&B processors. |
| Food & Beverage |
Label Compliance Check (FSSAI + Legal Metrology) |
Includes nutrition panel, allergen info, etc. |
Prevents legal action due to incorrect labeling; builds credibility. |
| Retail / E-Commerce |
Legal Metrology Registration (Packers/Importers) |
Includes declarations like MRP, size, quantity |
Compliance with packaging laws; avoids heavy fines on MRP/weight errors. |
| Retail / E-Commerce |
Barcode (GS1) Renewal |
Required annually for product listing |
Enables global product listing and logistics integration. |
| Retail / E-Commerce |
Marketplace TDS Compliance (Sec 194O) |
Tax deduction by Amazon/Flipkart — must be reconciled |
Avoids TDS mismatches with online platforms; necessary for e-commerce. |
| Retail / E-Commerce |
Consumer Complaint Reporting System |
Companies must have a grievance redressal officer and procedure |
Improves customer trust and meets consumer protection regulations. |
| Tech / SaaS / Fintech |
Information Security Policy (ISP) Audit |
Required for SaaS companies working with international clients |
Secures SaaS platforms; boosts international client confidence. |
| Tech / SaaS / Fintech |
GDPR or Data Privacy Act Alignment |
For companies storing EU data or engaging in cross-border SaaS |
Required for companies handling foreign user data (especially EU). |
| Tech / SaaS / Fintech |
Software Escrow / IP Assignment Deeds |
Often mandated by VCs or enterprise clients |
Protects IP in investor deals or enterprise contracts. |
| Tech / SaaS / Fintech |
Payment Aggregator License (for fintech) |
Mandated by RBI for payment handling startups |
Authorizes payment handling; boosts market credibility and operations. |
| Construction / Infrastructure |
Labour Cess Filing (BOCW) |
Builders must pay 1% of project cost as welfare cess |
Fulfills legal duties toward construction workers’ welfare. |
| Construction / Infrastructure |
Building Plan Approvals + Revalidation |
Municipal and fire NOCs must be renewed periodically |
Mandatory to avoid building penalties or demolition orders. |
| Construction / Infrastructure |
Green Building Code Compliance (ECBC) |
Mandatory for large commercial/infra projects |
Improves sustainability and energy efficiency ratings. |
| Construction / Infrastructure |
Lift and Electrical Safety NOC |
High-rise buildings need periodic inspection |
Ensures operational safety of buildings; required for occupancy. |
| Healthcare / Pharma / Labs |
Clinical Establishment Registration |
Required for hospitals, labs, diagnostic centers |
Legitimizes hospitals/labs; mandatory for operations. |
| Healthcare / Pharma / Labs |
Pharmacovigilance & Batch Recall System |
Mandatory for pharma manufacturers |
Enables drug traceability and safety assurance. |
| Healthcare / Pharma / Labs |
Biomedical Waste Management Compliance |
Includes color-coded segregation and disposal |
Avoids hazardous exposure; meets environmental laws. |
| Healthcare / Pharma / Labs |
Drug Price Control Order (DPCO) Reporting |
Pharma companies must report price-controlled products |
Maintains compliance for price-regulated pharma products. |
| Agri / Processing Units |
FPO or Cooperative Registration |
Needed to sell agri produce collectively |
Enables group marketing and subsidy access for farmers. |
| Agri / Processing Units |
APMC License |
Required for trading in APMC yards or mandis |
Required for legal trading in agricultural mandis. |
| Agri / Processing Units |
Cold Chain SOP Compliance (NHM) |
For storing fresh agri products |
Ensures food safety for perishable storage units. |
| Agri / Processing Units |
PM FME Subsidy Audit Trail |
For businesses availing micro-processing grants |
Mandatory to maintain eligibility for grants and subsidies. |
| Education / Training |
NOC from Fire, Health, and DEO (District Edu. Officer) |
Mandatory for school buildings |
Ensures student safety and is a pre-condition for school approvals. |
| Education / Training |
Student Data Reporting (UDISE, AICTE) |
Required by schools/colleges for government mapping |
Grants access to government mapping, recognition, and funding. |
| Education / Training |
POSH + Child Safety Policy |
Required in all learning environments |
Ensures ethical operations in education setups. |
| Education / Training |
Teacher Qualification Audit (for affiliations) |
Ensures each staff meets board norms |
Required for board approvals and maintaining teaching standards. |
