License issue – Non Delegated Activities

Business activities not delegated to Regional Trade and Industry Office for Approval: 
Applicant cannot apply online directly without Project Approval from the Department of Cottage and Small Industry.                                                                                                                                                                                             

***First put up your proposal to the Department of Cottage and Small Industry with a cover letter addressed to Director General for Project Approval for the following activities and any activities not mentioned in the Delegated and PSL OR not in Non delegated list.

SL#ACTIVITY NAMEDOCUMENT REQUIREMENT
1Corpse Transportation ServicesNot required
2Installation Maintenance and dismantle of ropeways servicesNot required
3Installation of heating and air conditioner system antennas elevators and escalators insulation orks(water, heater, sound) and sound proofing systemNot required
4Manufacturing of Toothpick1)Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde
5Manufacture of Toilet Cleaning Products1) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde
6Manufacturing of Footwear 1) Environmental clearance from NEC                                                                             
2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde
7Sports facilities such as Stadium, Gym, Sports club and fitness centre1)Trained Certificate.                                                                                                             
2)Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde                                                              
3) Recommendation from Bhutan Football Federation for Football club
4) Yoga Services not required
8Packaging/Bottling of essential oil and Perfume 1) Clearance from Department of Agriculture.                                                                             
2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde.
9Security Services1) Clearance from Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs                                               
2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde
10Activities relating to organisation and operation of indoor / outdoor sports and sporting events1) Clearance from the Bhutan Olympic Committee                                                                                    
2)  Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde
11Manufacturing of Herbal Tea/ cordycep tea1) Conditional food safety license from BAFRA                                                                
2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde                                                            
3) ***Environment clearance for Cottage and small scale industry is exempted provided the activity is as per the approved Local area plan / Industrial estate / Special economic zone with Environmental Clearance
12Dehydrated fruits and vegetables chips production unit1) Conditional Food Safety License from BAFRA.                                                                
2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde. 
13Manufacturing of texturised soya protein nuggets/granules / soya bean curd (Tofu)1) Conditional food safety license fromBAFRA                                                                               
2)Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde
14Manufacturing of Animal feed

1) Environment clearance from NEC is exempted for cottage and small scale industry provided the activity is as per the approved Local area plan / Industrial Estate / Special economic zone with Environmental Clearance                                                                       

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde

15Manufacturing of Hume Pipes1) Environment clearance from NEC.                                                                                           
2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde.
16Fire Extinguisher Refilling Services1) Environment clearance from NEC.                                                                                       
2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde.
17Production, Prining and modeling of learning kits, souvenirs and home decors using 3D technology1) Environmental  Clerance from NEC                                                                                           
2) Location Iclearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde
18Stone crushing Unit1) Environmental clearance from Dzongkhag Environment Committee / Thromde.                                                                                                                     
2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde.                                                           
3) Raw material confirmation letter from the Department of Forest and Park Services or NRDCL Head Office ( according to source of raw materials). Copy of quarry license if source of raw materials is from own quarry. 
19Manufacturing of Dairy Products ( (Production of butter, cheese and other dairy products as secondary activity )1) Environmental clearance from Environment Unit, Department of Industry                                
2) Conditional Food Safety License from BAFRA                                                                       
3) Location clearnce from Dzongkhag/ Thromde
20Micro Brewery

1) Environmental clearance from Environment Unit, Department of Industry.   

2) Conditional Food Safety License from BAFRA.                                                                 

3) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde

21Medical Services (Diagnostic Centers and X-Ray)

1) Environmental Clearance from Ministry of Health.                                                                    

2) Location Clearance from Dzongkhag /Thromde

22Manufacturing of Disposable Syringes

1) Environmental clearance from NEC                                                                                           

2) Clearance from Ministry of Health                                                                                            

3) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde

23Production of Wood Charcoal 

1) Environmental clearance from NEC                                                                                           

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde                                                          

3) Clearance from the Department of Forest and Park Services/NRDCL 

24Research Design and Development of Solar Hot Water System

1) Environmental clearance from NEC                                                                                         

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde

26uPVC fabrication, aluminum and glass fabrication

1) Environmental clearance from NEC                                                                                        

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde

27Manufacture of Architectural Products using Plaster of Paris

1) Environmental clearance from NEC   

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde

28Non -Alcoholic Beverages

1) Environmental clearance from NEC    

2) Conditional Food Safety License from BAFRA                                                                  

3) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde

29Manufacturing of electric incense burner

1) Environmental clearance from NEC .                                                                                      

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde.

30Manufacturing of Ceramics product 

1) Environmental clearance from NEC.                                                                                          

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/ Thromde.

31Manufacture of other vegetables and animal oil & fats, n.e.c

1) Environmental clearance from NEC.                                                                                       

2) Conditional Food Safety License from BAFRA.                                                                        

3) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde

32Assembly of Electric Cars

1) Environmental clearance from NEC.                                                                                       

2) Recommendation letter from the Department of Renewable Energy, MoEA.  

3) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde.

33Manufacturing of Round Bamboo Sticks

1) Environmental clearance from NEC.                                                                                     

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde.                                                                     

3) Clearance from Department of Forest and Park Services.

34Manufacturing of Instant Noodles

1) Environmental clearance from NEC.        

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde.                                                               

3) Conditional Food Safety License from BAFRA.

35Mineral Water Bottling Plant

1) Environmental Clearance from NECS                                                                                       

2)Conditional Food Safety License from BAFRA   

3) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde

36Refining of Vegetable Oils 

1) Environmental clearance from the NEC                                                                         

2) Technical clearance from Department of Agriculture                                                                                         

3) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde

37Manufacturing of napkin/tissue paper/toilet paper

1) Environmental clearance is exempted for cottage and small scale industry (provided the activity is as per the approved Local Area Plan/Industrial Estate/ Special Economic Zone with Environmental Clearance).                                                                                    

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde

38Manufacturing of paper egg tray

1) Environmental clearance is exempted for cottage and small scale industry (provided the activity is as per the approved Local Area Plan/Industrial Estate/ Special Economic Zone with Environmental Clearance).                                                                                     

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde

39Production of Resin Souvenirs 

1) Environmental clearance National Environment Commision.                                                 

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde.                                                                 

3) Clearance from Department of Forest and Park Services.

40Swimming Pool Facilities1) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde
41Manufacturing of Soaps1) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde
42Manufacturing of Chirata products (without claiming medicinal benefits)

1) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde                                                            

2) Technical clearance from Department of Agriculture

43Manufacturing/ Processing of edible nuts, areca nut, katha, processing and packaging of pan masala, flavoured and coloured supari

1) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde                                                          

2) Conditional food safety license from BAFRA                                                                 

3) Environment clearance for Cottage and Small scale industry is exempted provided the activity is as per the approved Local area plan / Industrial estate / Special economic zone with Environmental Clearance

44Manufacturing of Sanitary Pads/ Napkins1) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde.
45Manufacturing of Wood- based Educational Toys1) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/ Thromde 
46Other sporting activities n.e.c.Sporting and other recreational activities1) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde
47Manufacture of all types of textile garments and clothing accessories made of material not made in the same unit1) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde
48Manufacturing of Chalk (Sun Drying/using Electrical Oven only)1) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde
49Manufacturing of Detergent Powder1) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde
50Manufacturing of Sawdust Briquette1) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde
51Activities of Sauna and Steam bath, Spa/massage salon etc

1) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde                                                                                  

2) Spa/Massage Therapy services: Trained certificate

52Electronic Educational Resources and Teaching1) Recommendation from the Ministry of Education 
53Office to facilitate the treatment abroad (private patient)1) Recommendation from the Ministry of Health
54Domestic Employment Agent1) Recommendation letter from the Department of Employment, MoLHR
55River Rafting Services

1) Recommendation letter from the Tourism Council of Bhutan.                                                    

2) Clearance from the Ministry of Home and Culture Affairs.                                                           

3) Location clearance from Dzongkhag.                                                                                      

4) Undertaking letter.

56Authorized Private Money Lender1) Registration certificate form RMA
57Mushroom Farming

1) Technical clearance from Department of Agriculture                                                                               

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde

58Horticulture Farming

1) Technical clearance from Department of Agriculture                                                                         

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde

59Piggery Farming

1) Technical clearance from Department of Livestock                                                                                    

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde

60Fisheries

1) Technical clearance from Department of Livestock                                                                               

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde

61Raising Bees and Production of Honey

1) Technical clearance from Department of Livestock                                                                              

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde                                                                                                

3) Conditional Food Safety License from BAFRA

62Dairy Farming

1) Technical clearance from Department of Livestock                                                                              

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde

63Poultry Farming

1) Technical clearance from Department of Livestock                                                                              

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde

64Operation of Asphalt Plant

1) Environmental clearance from Dzongkhag Environmental Committee                           

2) Location clearance from Dzomgkhag/Thromde 

65Production of adhesive tape (celeotape)1). Environmental clearance from NEC.                                                        
2). Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde.
66Production of Lubricating Oils1). Environmental clearance from NEC.                                                        
2). Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde.
67Manufacturing of Apple Cider Vinegar

1) Environmental clearance from NEC                                                                                                    

2) Conditional Food Safety License from the BAFRA                                                        

3) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/ Thromde

68Manufacturing of Sugar

1) Environmental clearance from NEC                                                                                                    

2) Conditional Food Safety License from the BAFRA                                                        

3) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/ Thromde

69Manufacturing of Asphalt Singles Roofing Tiles

1) Environmental clearance from NEC                                                                                                   

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/ Thromde

70Manufacturing of Cement products (Fibre Cement Sheets)

1) Environmental clearance from NEC                                                                                                    

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/ Thromde

71Manufacturing of corrugated galvainzed iron/colour sheet

1) Environmental clearance from NEC                                                                                                   

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/ Thromde

72Manufacturing of mattress, blankets and pillows

1) Environmental clearance from NEC                                                                                                    

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/ Thromde

73Manufacturing of metal corrugated/trapezoid roofing sheet

1) Environmental clearance from NEC                                                                                                    

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/ Thromde

74Manufacturing of Toughened Glass

1) Environmental clearance from NEC                                                                                                    

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/ Thromde

75Manufacturing of elcetronic integrated circut and micro assemble

1) Environmental clearance from NEC                                                                                   

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag /Thromde

76Assembling of Smart Irrigation Controller

1) Environmental clearance from NEC                                                                                   

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag /Thromde

77Manufactruing of PPGI Roofing Sheets

1) Environmental clearance from NEC                                                                                   

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag /Thromde

78Manufacture of reusable cloth diaper

1) Environmental clearance from NEC                                                                                   

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag /Thromde

79Recycling of Waste Paper

1) Environmental clearance from NEC                                                                                  

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag /Thromde

80Grinding and processing of spices

1)  Environmental clearance from NEC           

2)  Technical clearance from the Department of Agriculture                                         

3) Conditional Food Safety License from the BAFRA                                                      

4) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/ Thromde

81Production of Meat Sausage1) Environmental clearance from the Department of Livestock                            
2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/ Thromde
3) Conditional Food Safety License from the BAFRA     
82Manufacturing of face mask1) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/ Thromde
83Meals without premises (Meals on wheels)1) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/ Thromde
2) Clerance from RSTA
3) Conditional Food Safety License from the BAFRA     
84Manufacturing of Areca Nut Leaf Plates and Cups1) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde
85Electronic massage services1) Location Clearance from the Dzongkhag/Thromde                                                             
86Agriculture/Integrated Agriculture Farming

1)  Technical clearance from Department of Agriculture.                                                  

2) Location clearance from  Dzongkhag/Thromde

87Integrated Farming (Agriculture and Livestock
Mixed farming)

1)  Technical clearance from Department of Agriculture.                                                  

2) Technical clearance from Department of Livestock.                                                   

3) Location clearance from  Dzongkhag/ Thromde.

88Rearing of Goats & Production of Milk

1) Technical clearance from Department of Livestock                                                                                 

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde

89Manufacturing of corrugated/carton boxes

1)Environment clearance from EU, Department of Industry, MoEA                                                                                                                                  

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde

90Assembling of cardboard/cardboard box sheets(cutting and sizing)1) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde
91Manufacturing of Cement products 

1)Environment clearance from NEC.                                                                                            

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde.

92Manufacturing of nails and binding wire

1)Environment clearance from NEC.                                                                                          

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde.

93Manufacturing of Glass Fiber Reinforced concrete(GRC) Product

1)Environmental Clearance from NEC                                                                                             

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/ Thromde

94Laser engraving etching and block making

1)Environmental Clearance from NEC                                                                                          

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/ Thromde

95Production of Leather Products

1)Environmental clearance from NEC                                                                                       

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde

96Manufacturing of Wood Block Board

1)Environmental clearance from NEC                                                                                

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde                                                                               

3) Clearance from Department of Forest and Park Services

97E-waste recycling (refilling & recycling toner cartridges)

1)Environmental clearance from NEC.                                                                                        

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde.

98Manufacturing of wood briquettes

1)Environmental clearance from NEC.                                                                                       

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde.

99Manufacturing of Stationery paper

1)Environmental clearance from NEC.                                                                                

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde

100Manufacture of wall putty

1)Environmental clearance from NEC.                                                                               

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde

101Manufacturing of Pickles

1) Conditional food safety license from BAFRA                                                                           

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/ Thromde                                                             

3) Environment Clearance from NEC

102Manufacturing of unassembled wood flooring including parquet flooring and panels1) Environmental Clearance from EU, DOI
2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/ Thromde
103Production of packaged snacks food1) Environmental Clearance from NEC
2) Location Clearance  from Dzongkhag/Thromde
3) Conditional Food Safety License from BAFRA
104Production of Soya meat 1) Environmental Clearance from NEC
2) Location Clearance  from Dzongkhag/Thromde
3) Conditional Food Safety License from BAFRA
105Processing and Packaging of Coffee Bean1) Environmental Clearance from NEC
2) Location Clearance  from Dzongkhag/Thromde
3) Conditional Food Safety License from BAFRA
106Manufacturing of Pencil 

1) Environmental clearance from NEC.                                                                                        

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde

107Manufacture of other wooden containers and products made entirely or mainly of cane, rattan, bamboo, willow, fibres, leaves and grass 

1) Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde                                                              

2) Clearance from the Department of Forest and Park Services.

108Making of Religious statues in Bronze, Copper, Brass, Carving, Casting

1)Location clearance from Dzongkhag/Thromde.                                                            

2) Environmental clearance from NECS (if not using indigenous and local materials for cottage and small scale)

109Nursery

Nursery / Floriculture/ Production of seeds and sapling:                                                       

1)Technical clearance from Department of Agriculture                                                                            

2) Location Clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde                                                                   Production of tree sapling:                                                                                                                               

1) Technical clearance from Department of Forest and Park Services                                                                                          

2) Location clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde

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