Factory License The Factory Act of 1948 was established by the government to safeguard the workers and guarantee that the owner maintains a healthy workplace. Every factory owner is required by the Factory Act of 1948 to register their property with the local government prior to opening for business. A factory license serves as a certificate of authorization issued by the relevant authorities to conduct manufacturing operations. Factory Licenses are issued by the Department of Factories and Boilers. The welfare, safety, and health of employees must be monitored by the Factories and Boilers Department. What is Factory Act, 1948? As per the provisions under the Factory Act, 1948 it is mandatory for all the factory owners to register their premises with the local governing authority before the start of business. The Chief Inspector of Labour Commissioner Organization will grant the factory license after registration of factory. Factory License acts as a document of approval given by authorities to carry out manufacturing activities. Department of the Factories and Boilers issues Factory License. It is the duty of Factories and Boilers Department to keep a check on the health, safety and welfare of workers. Factories Act 1948, says that a factory must obtain its building plan approval from the labor and employment department before covering themselves for a factory registration. Under this act, registration and renewal of the Factory license are also done to ensure the safety of workers.