Plastic Waste Management Rules Amended, Brand Owners To Obtain Registration

Introduction

Indian laws require various compliances and registrations for a business to commence. A business must first get incorporated as a registered entity (e.g.: private limited company, limited liability partnership etc.) and thereafter, obtain requisite tax registrations like GST (Goods and Service Tax), PAN (Permanent Account Number), etc. Businesses also must take care of applicable labour law compliances and social security registrations like The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, The Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, etc. In addition to the above, there are other kinds of registrations and compliances applicable on respective industries, for instance, FSSAI license for food industries, CDSCO license for drugs and cosmetics industries. Further, to protect innovation and other related intangible assets and to set one's business apart from competitors, businesses seek to register their intellectual property rights including