The different types of licenses for mineral water projects and why they are required
It is difficult to obtain clean and pure water in today's world.
People are becoming more health-conscious, and mineral water is preferred over tap water.
Mineral or bottled water is widely consumed, and businesses that invest in safe water reap
long-term rewards.
Starting a new business or investing in startups requires broad planning and action,
and investing in water or the water industry requires effective planning, which begins
with legal licenses and documentation.
This article will take you straight to the licenses and approvals needed to establish
mineral water plants in India.
The following licenses and approvals are required to set up a packaged drinking water plant in India:
1. Small scale industries registration
- For this, one must get a provisional SSI registration certificate(PRC) from the director general of industries of the concerned state.
- valid for 5 years and after 5 years the enterprise can apply for the permanent one.
2. ISI certification(BIS approved)
- The Indian government has made BIS certification essential in consideration of public health.
- If the samples are found to be acceptable after independent testing, and a preliminary assessment,
the applicant can operate under the testing and inspection scheme.
3. Pollution control certificate
- A pollution control certificate from local bodies is mandatory and each state has different
rules and regulations for the certificate
4. Testing report from an authorized laboratory for raw water
- Before sending it to the public a brief report is to be made and results are to be reported to BIS and make sure water is tested by the lab authority.
5. Pest control certification
- To establish a mineral water plant, a pest control certification must be obtained from the relevant authorities.
6. Certificates from chemist, microbiologist
- An in-house laboratory is required, and it should be well-equipped to perform all physical, chemical,
and microbiological tests specified in IS: 3025. It must be carried out by qualified chemists or microbiologists.
7. Trademark
- Before you start your business, you must protect your brand name since many identical names in the water package market mislead consumers.
You must apply for a trademark on your brand name for this.
Other approvals or certificates that need to be applied
- Labour medical certificate.
- No objection certificate(NOC) if applicable.
- ownership/lease papers of land required.
- Electrical load sanction
- Sanction layout plan
So these are some of the licenses that are required for setting up a mineral water plant in India.
