Ethanol Distillery License
An Ethanol Distillery License is a mandatory permit for producing, storing, and supplying ethanol for industrial or fuel-grade use in India.
What is an Ethanol Distillery License?
An Ethanol Distillery License is a legal permit issued by the state or central government, allowing an individual or company to manufacture, store, and distribute ethanol for industrial, fuel, or potable purposes. Ethanol is widely used in biofuel production, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and the beverage industry. Obtaining this license is essential for compliance with environmental and safety standards.
Purpose of the License
Promote biofuel and eco-friendly fuel alternatives
Ensure controlled and safe production of ethanol
Monitor and regulate the movement of rectified spirit/ethanol
Prevent illegal or unsafe distillation practices
ETHANOL
- Approval of Annual Production Program (A.P.P) from Ghandhinager.
- Prohibition & Excise License from District Superintendent of Prohibition & Excise
- Renewal of License.
- Quota from Commissioner of Prohibition & Excise Ahmedabad
- Addition and Alteration in existing License.
- PESO License from Explosive Department
Ethanol Storage & Distillery License
- Mandatory Approval from State Excise Department
- Application submission
- Site layout approval and NOC
- Fire NOC
- Storage Safety Standards
- Annual Renewal with Compliance Proof
- Grant of Lincense
- Renewal of License
- Strict Regulatory Compliance
- No Unauthorized Sale or Diversion
- Compliance with Environmental and Safety Norms
- Record Maintenance is Mandatory
Why You Need a License
- To legally manufacture, store, and distribute ethanol
- To comply with excise and environmental regulations
- To receive government incentives under the Biofuel Policy
- To avoid penalties or legal issues
Frequently Asked Questions
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Key documents include:
Land ownership/lease papers
Pollution & fire NOCs
Factory layout plan
Project report and production details
Identity and company registration proof
