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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 rules under the Factories Act prescribing Gujarat-specific requirements for safety officers, health registers, canteens, and welfare facilities.
Consent-to-establish and consent-to-operate procedures, effluent standards, and environmental compliance requirements for industries in Gujarat.
Official SourceConstruction worker welfare, registration, and safety standards under the BOCW Act for Gujarat.
State-level disaster preparedness and emergency response framework applicable to industrial establishments, chemical plants, and major hazard installations in Gujarat.
Includes safety and environmental compliance requirements for industries in GIDC estates across Gujarat.
Official SourceState rules notified on 12 June 2025 under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Covers factories, construction sites, docks, and other establishments in Gujarat. Gujarat was among the early states to notify OSH Code rules.
4 Labour Codes effective 21 Nov 2025. Gujarat has notified rules for 4/4 codes.
These central acts apply in Gujarat alongside state regulations: