Consumer, Food and Manufacturing

Consumer, Food and Manufacturing

The consumer, food and manufacturing sector is one of Nepal’s most dynamic and most regulated. As the market expands with new consumer products, food businesses, agro-processing industries and manufacturing units, compliance with local law and international standards becomes increasingly important. We support businesses, investors and manufacturers in navigating that landscape so operations are safe, lawful and market-ready.

Establishment and Licensing

We advise on business formation, licensing and approvals from bodies such as the Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DFTQC), the Department of Industry, the Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology and local government. We also guide companies through environmental compliance, health and safety requirements, factory registration and foreign investment procedures, enabling smooth entry and expansion in Nepal’s industrial market.

Product Compliance and Consumer Protection

We help clients meet labelling requirements, quality standards, packaging guidelines and product recall procedures. We prepare documentation for certifications, HACCP systems and food safety protocols, and advise on compliance with the Consumer Protection Act so that consumer goods and food products meet national and international safety benchmarks.

Commercial Contracts and Supply Chain

We draft and review supplier agreements, distribution and dealership contracts, franchise arrangements, logistics and warehousing agreements, sales contracts and import-export documentation, and help structure supply chain frameworks that reduce legal risk.

Intellectual Property

We assist with registration of trademarks, patents, industrial designs and copyright to protect brands and innovations, and advise on unfair competition, counterfeit enforcement, trade secrets and technology transfer agreements.

Dispute Resolution

Whether the matter involves consumer complaints, regulatory action, quality disputes, supplier conflicts, labour issues or contractual disagreements, we represent clients before consumer forums, regulatory authorities, arbitration tribunals and the courts, protecting business interests while keeping operations compliant.