Introduction An IRDA (IRDAI) broker license is the Certificate of Registration that allows a company, LLP, or cooperative society to legally operate as an insurance broker in India, representing policyholders across multiple insurers rather than one company. To get it, you incorporate an eligible entity, meet IRDAI’s minimum capital (₹75 [...]
Introduction BIS certification for oral hygiene appliances is the mandatory safety approval the Bureau of Indian Standards issues for electric toothbrushes, water flossers and similar electrically powered oral care devices sold in India. It is granted under Scheme-I of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018, against IS 302 (Part 1):2024, [...]
Introduction BIS certification for LED light masks is mandatory in India under IS 302 (Part 1):2024, the Indian Standard covering beauty care appliances that use lasers and intense light sources (which includes LED-based skincare devices). It is enforced through the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) [...]
How Do You Apply for APEDA Registration Online? You apply for APEDA registration online through the DGFT portal, not through a separate APEDA website. After logging in and linking your Import Export Code (IEC) using e-Sign or a Digital Signature Certificate, go to Services > e-RCMC > Apply for e-RCMC, [...]
Introduction BIS Certificate for Toothpaste under IS 6356:2021 is currently voluntary in India — toothpaste has not been brought under a mandatory Quality Control Order (QCO), so you are not legally required to hold it to manufacture or sell domestically. Even so, most modern retail chains, quick-commerce platforms, and export [...]
Compliance for Handmade Candles can include a GMP License for Handmade Candles, which focuses on: Introduction Compliance for Handmade Candles is becoming increasingly important as candle businesses move from small-scale home production to organized manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, and export markets. Customers and business buyers are not only interested in the [...]
Introduction The Spices Board Registration fee is the government charge paid to obtain the Certificate of Registration as Exporter of Spices (CRES) from the Spices Board of India. As an indicative range for 2026, merchant exporters can expect to pay around ₹5,000 for a fresh registration, while manufacturer exporters typically [...]
Introduction Spices Board Registration online refers to applying for the Certificate of Registration as Exporter of Spices (CRES) entirely through the Spices Board of India’s digital portal, without visiting any regional office in person. After securing an IEC from DGFT, an applicant creates a portal login, fills Form-1 with business [...]
Introduction Spices Board Renewal Registration is the process of renewing your Certificate of Registration as Exporter of Spices (CRES) once its 3-year validity period ends. Renewal is not automatic — exporters must log back into the Spices Board portal, file Form-1 as a renewal application referencing their existing CRES number, [...]
Introduction If you blend perfumes at home — attars, eau de parfums, colognes, or alcohol-free oil-based fragrances — and haven’t set up a dedicated manufacturing unit yet, you don’t need a full Cosmetic Manufacturing License from day one. What you need first is a GMP-compliant home setup: a clean, ventilated, [...]
