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.
Applicable regulations & standards
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
Preliminary Statutory & Revenue Audit
2-3 Working Days
Scrutiny of 30-year revenue records, AnyROR entries, and applicable sector regulations.
Site & Spatial Ground Verification
3-5 Working Days
On-ground ETS survey, boundary demarcation, and physical setback verification.
NOC & Regulatory Compliance Scrutiny
4-6 Working Days
Cross-checking zoning, master plan reservations, fire safety, and environmental clearances.
Title Clearance & Legal Opinion Delivery
2 Working Days
Issuance of comprehensive advocate certified legal opinion and digital verification certificate.