Beyond core tax and regulatory frameworks, businesses operating in India must navigate an interconnected sector-specific laws that govern how products are manufactured, labelled, traded, and disposed of. Non-compliance in these areas can result in significant penalties, operational disruptions, and reputational risk. At SBC Legal LLP, our Allied Laws practice provides advisory across these critical regulatory domains helping businesses stay compliant, and operationally sound.

Legal Metrology Support
The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and its allied rules including the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 impose obligations on manufacturers, importers, packers, and retailers with respect to mandatory declarations on packaged commodities, weight and measurement standards, and labelling requirements. Non-compliance can attract inspections, seizures, and compounding proceedings. We advise clients on end-to-end Legal Metrology compliance, assist in structuring labelling frameworks, and represent clients before Legal Metrology authorities in response to show-cause notices, inspections, and compounding applications.

Special Economic Zones (SEZ)
Special Economic Zones offer a compelling combination of duty-free procurement, tax incentives, and operational flexibilities but come with a rigorous compliance framework governed by the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 and the Special Economic Zones Rules, 2006. We provide end-to-end advisory on establishing and operating units within SEZs, covering unit approvals, Letter of Approval (LoA) conditions, duty-free procurement of goods and services, Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) sales, net foreign exchange compliance, and annual performance reviews before the Development Commissioner.

Foreign Trade Policy (FTP)
We provide end-to-end advisory and compliance services under India’s Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), assisting businesses in optimizing export-import benefits and ensuring regulatory compliance. Our services include obtaining and managing IEC registrations, SCOMET compliance, Advance Authorisation, EPCG, RoDTEP, RoSCTL, and other export incentive schemes, along with DGFT licensing, policy interpretation, export obligation management, and representation before regulatory authorities. We help clients navigate complex trade regulations, maximize available benefits, and facilitate seamless international trade operations.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Support

We provide comprehensive advisory and compliance services relating to Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) regulations and certification requirements. Our services include assistance with BIS registrations and certifications, product compliance assessments, documentation review, coordination with testing laboratories, regulatory approvals for domestic and imported products, and ongoing compliance management. We support businesses in meeting Indian quality and safety standards, facilitating market access, and ensuring adherence to applicable BIS regulations.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

With India’s EPR framework expanding across plastics, e-waste, batteries, and tyre waste, producers, importers, and brand owners face growing compliance obligations. We advise clients on EPR registration on the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) portal, target setting and fulfilment strategies, procurement of EPR certificates, compliance reporting, and engagement with pollution control authorities on EPR-related matters.