APPROVAL OF LAYOUT FACTORY PLAN AND REGISTRATION/ LICENSES FOR FACTORIES AND ESTABLISHMENTS

Approval of layout factory plan and registration/licenses for factories and establishments are crucial aspects governed by international labor standards, particularly under the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions. These conventions emphasize the importance of ensuring safe and healthy working conditions through the approval of factory layout plans. This process involves assessing the physical layout of the factory to prevent hazards and optimize workflow.

Issuing Authority:

Name : Department of Inspection of Factories and Establishments

(DIFE)

Address : BFDC Commercial Complex (2^nd & 3^rd Floor)23-24,

Karwan Bazar, Dhaka.

E-Mail : info@mole.gov.bd

Website : www.dife.gov.bd/www.mole.gov.bd

Required list of all documents:

1. Land document, if rental, rent receipt and agreement is required, if owned, tax receipt is required
2. Site plan/ layout or master plan
3. Detailed construction plan
4. Machine layout and flow chart of manufacturing process

• For Registration Certificate additional requirements are:

1. Previously approved plan
2. Trade License (if operating)
3. Electricity Demand Note
4. And a fee payment slip (for factory registration) Some additional documents to validate factory existence are required:
5. A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation
6. A copy of Articles of Association & Memorandum of Association

Step by step all process

Step 1 Form Submission and Tracking: Applicants download Form-1 (Factory Plan Approval) and Form-2 (Registration Certificate) from the DIFE website. They submit both forms along with supporting documents, receiving a tracking number from the clerical section.

Step 2 Inspector Assignment and Inspection: Upon receiving the tracking number, the Office Master assigns an inspector. The inspector then conducts a thorough inspection of the premises.

Step 3 Report Submission and Approval Decision: After completing the inspection, the inspector submits a detailed report to the clerical section. The Office Master reviews the report and makes an approval decision.

Step 4 Approval Letter Issuance: Once approved, the clerical section issues an approval letter. The Office Master signs the letter, and the applicant receives the final approval from DIFE.

Fee Schedule

Approval of Factory Plan: Free

Official time limit

2 months**

Actual time limit

Less than two (2) months (in some cases only Fifteen (15) working days)

Renewal process

Required list of all documents

1. Form # 2 has a clause for renewal (Form # 2 on CCI&E website) [Original]
2. Application to the Divisional Head [Original]
3. Certificate [Original]
4. Treasury Challan addressed to the Chief Inspector of Factories and Establishments [Original]

Step by step all process

Application for Renewal should be completed within the 31^st December of the last year of validation otherwise there are some penalty fees on the basis of delayed period will be charged

Fee Schedule

For renewal