Consumer Food and Manufacturing

Bhandari Law provides comprehensive legal services to Nepal’s Consumer, Food, and Manufacturing sector one of the country’s most dynamic and regulated industries. As Nepal’s market expands with new consumer products, food businesses, agro-processing industries, and manufacturing units, compliance with local laws and international standards becomes increasingly critical. Bhandari Law supports businesses, investors, and manufacturers in navigating the complex regulatory landscape, ensuring safe, lawful, and market-ready operations.

 

To help companies establish a strong foundation, Bhandari Law advises on business formation, licensing, and approvals required under various regulatory bodies such as the Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DFTQC), Department of Industry, Nepal Bureau of Standards & Metrology, and local government authorities. The firm also guides companies through environmental compliance, health and safety requirements, factory registration, and foreign investment procedures, enabling seamless entry and expansion in Nepal’s industrial market.

 

Product compliance and consumer protection are essential in the food and manufacturing sector. Bhandari Law assists clients in understanding and meeting labeling requirements, quality standards, packaging guidelines, and product recall procedures. The firm prepares the necessary documentation for certifications, hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) systems, food safety protocols, and Consumer Protection Act compliance. This ensures that consumer goods and food products meet national and international safety benchmarks.

 

In addition to regulatory compliance, Bhandari Law drafts and reviews a wide range of commercial and operational contracts essential for manufacturing and distribution businesses. These include supplier agreements, distribution and dealership contracts, franchise arrangements, logistics and warehousing agreements, sales contracts, and import-export documentation. The firm also helps structure supply chain frameworks that reduce legal risks and support sustainable business operations.

 

Intellectual property protection is another critical area where Bhandari Law provides specialized guidance. The firm assists companies in registering trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and copyrights, safeguarding brands and innovations from infringement. It further advises on unfair competition, counterfeit product enforcement, trade secrets, and technology transfer agreements, protecting the commercial value of products and manufacturing processes in a competitive marketplace.

 

Bhandari Law is also experienced in dispute resolution within the consumer, food, and manufacturing sectors. Whether dealing with consumer complaints, regulatory actions, quality disputes, supplier conflicts, labor issues, or contractual disagreements, the firm represents clients before consumer courts, regulatory authorities, arbitration tribunals, and judicial forums. With a focus on safeguarding business interests while maintaining regulatory compliance, Bhandari Law ensures that clients can operate confidently and efficiently in Nepal’s evolving industrial environment.