Main Object Clauses
- To carry on the business of manufacturing, processing, packaging, branding and marketing of fast-moving consumer goods including food products, dairy items, snacks, ready-to-eat meals, spices, condiments, health foods and packaged beverages.
- To set up and operate food processing plants, cold chains, warehouses and distribution networks, and to undertake contract manufacturing, private labelling and third-party production for domestic and international brands.
- To carry on the business of importing, exporting, wholesaling and retailing of FMCG products, agricultural produce and processed foods through modern trade, general trade, e-commerce and direct-to-consumer channels.
- To engage in research and development of food formulations, nutritional products and packaging technologies, and to acquire, hold and license food-related patents, trademarks and proprietary recipes.
NIC Code: 10/11 — Manufacture of food products; Manufacture of beverages
Related Licences & Registrations
- FSSAI Licence: Mandatory before commencing any food business — central licence for large manufacturers, state licence for smaller units; no production or sale without it.
- Factory Licence & Pollution NOC: Processing plants need registration under the Factories Act and consent to establish and operate from the State Pollution Control Board.
- GST Registration: Food products carry varied GST slabs; registration from day one is essential for claiming input tax credit on plant, machinery and raw materials.
ROC Filing Notes
- MCA sometimes queries objects that combine ‘manufacturing’ with ‘e-commerce and D2C’ — this is acceptable as forward integration, but list the primary activity (manufacturing) first so the main business line is unambiguous.
- If the company will handle meat, dairy or alcohol-adjacent products, expect closer scrutiny of the objects; keep them specific rather than a blanket ‘all food products’ claim.
