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Factory Compliance Guide
The Factories Act, 1948 now stands subsumed into the OSH Code. This guide covers what factory occupiers should check, with a focus on engaging contract labour.
Reviewed 19 September 2026. The four Labour Codes came into force on 21 November 2025, and Central Rules were notified in May 2026. State rules are still being notified. Thresholds and procedures below reflect the Central position; confirm your state's status before acting. This guide is general information, not legal advice.
Registration and licence
Confirm your factory is correctly registered.
Safety
The core of factory compliance.
Health and welfare
Working conditions that inspectors verify first.
Working hours, overtime and leave
Common source of findings.
Contract labour in the factory
Contractors' workers are in your building.
Records and inspection readiness
Be ready on the day.
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