West India

Gujarat Safety Regulations

Capital: Gandhinagar

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Central acts — Factories Act, BOCW Act, OSH Code 2020, Mines Act — apply in Gujarat alongside these state-specific regulations. Browse central legislation →

State Acts & Rules(5)

State RulesAmended1963

Gujarat Factories Rules, 1963

State rules under the Factories Act prescribing Gujarat-specific requirements for safety officers, health registers, canteens, and welfare facilities.

State RulesAmended1974

Gujarat Pollution Control Board Regulations

Consent-to-establish and consent-to-operate procedures, effluent standards, and environmental compliance requirements for industries in Gujarat.

Official Source
State RulesIn Force2003

Gujarat BOCW Rules, 2003

Construction worker welfare, registration, and safety standards under the BOCW Act for Gujarat.

State ActIn Force2003

Gujarat Disaster Management Act, 2003

State-level disaster preparedness and emergency response framework applicable to industrial establishments, chemical plants, and major hazard installations in Gujarat.

State ActAmended1962

Gujarat Industrial Development Act, 1962 (Safety Provisions)

Includes safety and environmental compliance requirements for industries in GIDC estates across Gujarat.

Official Source

State Profile

Region
West India
Capital
Gandhinagar
State Acts Listed
5
Last Updated
February 2024

Key Industries

Petrochemicals
Chemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Textiles
Diamond Processing

Central Acts Apply Too

These central acts apply in Gujarat alongside state regulations: