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Compliance Checklist and a corresponding Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for storage of chemicals in warehouses/godowns in India.
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....ompliance Checklist and a corresponding Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for storage of chemicals in warehouses/godowns in India.<br>By: - YAGAY andSUN<br>Other Topics<br>Dated:- 26-5-2025<br>✅ COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST: Storage of Chemicals in Warehouses / Godowns (India). 📘 I. Central Government Approvals Sl. No. Compliance Authority Applicable Law Status 1 PESO License (if st....
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....oring flammable/explosive chemicals) PESO Petroleum Act, Explosives Act ☐ 2 Hazardous Chemical Registration MoEFCC / SPCB MSIHC Rules, 1989 ☐ 3 On-site Emergency Plan SPCB Chemical Accidents Rules, 1996 ☐ 4 Environmental Clearance (if applicable) MoEFCC EPA, 1986 ☐ 5 Factory License (if process qualifies as "factory") DISH / Labour Dept. Factories Act,....
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.... 1948 ☐ 📗 II. State Pollution Control Requirements Sl. No. Compliance Authority Applicable Law Status 6 Consent to Establish (CTE) SPCB Water & Air Acts ☐ 7 Consent to Operate (CTO) SPCB Water & Air Acts ☐ 8 Hazardous Waste Authorization (if applicable) SPCB HWM Rules, 2016 ☐ 📙 III. Fire and Safety Approvals Sl. No. Compliance Autho....
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....rity Applicable Law Status 9 Fire Safety NOC State Fire Dept. Local Fire Safety Rules ☐ 10 Installation of Fire-Fighting Equipment Internal / Consultant National Building Code ☐ 📒 IV. Municipal and Local Approvals Sl. No. Compliance Authority Applicable Law Status 11 Trade License / Godown Registration Local Municipal Body Shops & Establishments Act ώ....
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....4; 12 Building Plan Approval Local Town Planning Authority Municipal Bylaws ☐ 13 Occupancy Certificate Local Body Municipal Laws ☐ 14 Property Tax Registration Local Body Municipal Finance Rules ☐ 📕 V. GST and Taxation Requirements Sl. No. Compliance Authority Applicable Law Status 15 GST Registration CBIC / GST Dept. CGST/SGST Act ☐ 16 U....
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....se of correct SAC/HSN Code (e.g., SAC 9985) GST Portal GST Act ☐ 17 Proper GST Invoicing & E-Way Bill Generation Internal / CA GST Rules ☐ 18 Input Tax Credit (ITC) Documentation Internal / Auditor GST Act ☐ 📓 VI. Safety and Operational Requirements Sl. No. Compliance Responsibility Notes Status 19 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Safety Officer F....
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....or all stored chemicals ☐ 20 Staff Training & PPE Usage HR / Safety First-aid, evacuation ☐ 21 Mock Drills and Emergency Response Plan Safety Officer Periodic drills mandatory ☐ 22 Segregation and Labelling of Chemicals Operations As per hazard class ☐ 23 Spill Control and Waste Disposal SOP Environment / Safety As per SPCB norms ☐ 📝 STAN....
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....DARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) Title: Storage and Handling of Chemicals in Warehouse / Godown 1. Objective: To define the standard procedure for the safe and compliant storage of chemicals in warehouse premises in accordance with statutory and environmental regulations. 2. Scope: Applies to all warehouses or godowns operated by the company where chemicals are stored-hazardous or non-hazardous....
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..... 3. Responsibilities: Role Responsibility Warehouse Manager Ensure day-to-day compliance and safety Safety Officer Oversee emergency protocols, PPE usage, MSDS Legal/Compliance Team Obtain and renew regulatory permissions Accounts/Tax Team Ensure GST compliance HR/Training Coordinator Conduct safety drills and training 4. Procedure: 4.1 Regulatory Permissions * Obtain PESO, Fire,....
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.... SPCB, and municipal approvals before operations. * Maintain a compliance register with all NOCs and license renewal dates. 4.2 Chemical Storage Protocol * Store chemicals in designated, labelled areas as per hazard classification. * Follow segregation rules-flammables, corrosives, oxidizers, etc., must be stored separately. * Use proper secondary containment (drip trays, bunds). 4.3 Saf....
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....ety Measures * Equip site with fire extinguishers, sprinklers, and smoke detectors. * Conduct quarterly mock drills and annual safety audits. * Maintain first-aid kits, PPE stock, and emergency contact lists. 4.4 Documentation * Maintain updated Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all products. * Keep logbooks for incoming/outgoing chemical stock. 4.5 GST Compliance * Charge and r....
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....emit GST on warehousing services (SAC 9985), if applicable. * Generate e-way bills for inter/intra-state movement of goods. * Maintain all input tax invoices and ensure timely filing of GST returns. 5. Records to Maintain: * Approvals & NOCs (Fire, Pollution, PESO) * Chemical Inventory Register * MSDS Files * Emergency Drill Reports * Staff Training Logs * GST invoices & filings ....
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....6. Review & Audit: * Internal audits must be conducted bi-annually. * Regulatory compliance audit to be done annually by a qualified consultant. 7. Revision History: Version Date Description Approved By 1.0 [Insert Date] Initial SOP Release Safety Head *** Disclaimer - Not an Legal Opinion. Just for knowledge Enrichment. ***<br> Scholarly articles for knowledge sharing by aut....
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