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Agro & Food Processing

Agricultural & Agro-Processing Facility

Compliance consulting for cold storage units, grain warehouses, fruit processing plants, and agro-export facilities — covering WDRA licensing, APEDA norms, FSSAI compliance, and GPCB food-processing consent.

Specialized Services

Applicable regulations & standards

Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA) Regulations 2017 Statutory Authority / BIS
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APEDA (Agricultural & Processed Food Export Development Authority) Standards Statutory Authority / BIS
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FSSAI Food Safety Act — Food Business Operator Licence Statutory Authority / BIS
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GPCB Consent for agro-processing effluents (BOD/COD limits) Statutory Authority / BIS
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Gujarat Agricultural Produce Markets Act for market yard facilities Statutory Authority / BIS
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Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) IS 11580 for cold storage construction Statutory Authority / BIS
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Insecticides Act 1968 for pesticide storage facilities Statutory Authority / BIS
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Our services in this sector

Cold Storage Construction Compliance +

Cold storage construction must comply with IS 11580 standards for insulation, vapour barriers, refrigeration room design, and electrical safety in low-temperature environments.

  • Insulation panel thickness calculation for target storage temperature (-25°C to +15°C)
  • Vapour barrier design: location, material specification, penetration sealing
  • Refrigeration machine room: ventilation, refrigerant leak detection, safety valves
  • Electrical: explosion-proof equipment inside cold rooms, anti-condensation heater for switches
  • WDRA registration documentation: storage capacity, weighment, moisture testing
  • NHB (National Horticulture Board) subsidy application support for cold chain projects
FSSAI & APEDA Compliance for Processing Plants +
  • FSSAI Central Licence for plants with turnover above ₹20 crore or export facilities
  • APEDA registration for rice, processed food, and fresh produce exports
  • Processing floor: epoxy flooring, food-grade wall panels, floor drain gradient
  • Pest exclusion design: doors, fly screens, ultrasonic deterrents
  • Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) system design for dairy or juice processing plants
  • Water treatment: RO + UV for food-contact water, laboratory for testing
Effluent & Solid Waste Management +
  • ETP design for high-BOD fruit/vegetable processing effluent
  • Solid waste management: compost pits, biogas potential for organic waste
  • GPCB CTE/CTO application for processing units in Green/Orange category

Critical sector considerations & benefits

  • WDRA licence enables warehouse receipt financing — cheaper working capital for farmers
  • APEDA certification opens export markets with premium pricing
  • FSSAI compliance avoids product recall and facility closure
  • NHB subsidy optimisation through correctly structured project report

Engagement process & milestones

01

Preliminary Statutory & Revenue Audit

2-3 Working Days

Scrutiny of 30-year revenue records, AnyROR entries, and applicable sector regulations.

02

Site & Spatial Ground Verification

3-5 Working Days

On-ground ETS survey, boundary demarcation, and physical setback verification.

03

NOC & Regulatory Compliance Scrutiny

4-6 Working Days

Cross-checking zoning, master plan reservations, fire safety, and environmental clearances.

04

Title Clearance & Legal Opinion Delivery

2 Working Days

Issuance of comprehensive advocate certified legal opinion and digital verification certificate.

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