Apply In-Person:

1. To Obtain License for Formalin Stocks and Sales, the applicant has to approach the deputy commissioner officer in their locality link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. The authority will undergo a thorough inspection by a certified inspector to ensure that it meets the required standards.
12. After successful verification the authority will issue the permit or license.
13. The entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Completed application form
• Identification documents, such as a national ID card or passport.
• A copy of tax identification number (TIN)
• A copy of trade license
• A copy of the environmental clearance certificate
• A copy of the fire clearance certificate
• A copy of the health clearance certificate
• A copy of the building plan and layout of your facility.
• A copy of the safety and emergency plan for the use of formalin.
• Any other relevant documents as specified in the application guidelines.

Deputy Commissioner's Office – Bangladesh
Local Government Division, Building No 7, Bangladesh Secretariat,
Abdul Gani Road, Dhaka - 1000

Dhaka District:
Deputy Commissioner's Office,
Dhaka, Nagar Bhaban, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212.

Chittagong District:
Deputy Commissioner's Office, Chittagong,
DC Hill, Chittagong-4200.

Sylhet District:
Deputy Commissioner's Office, Sylhet,
Shadar Road, Sylhet-3100.

Rajshahi District:
Deputy Commissioner's Office, Rajshahi,
New DC Complex, Jail Road, Rajshahi-6000
DC Email and Phone Number link
Contact Details link

• Any person who intends to Obtain License for Formalin Stocks and Sales is eligible to make this application.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• The entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Name of the firm
• Address
• TIN
• Details of formalin

• A license for formalin stocks and sales in Bangladesh is a legal permission granted by the Government to individuals or organizations who intend to stock and sell formalin for business purposes.

• Formalin is a solution of formaldehyde in water, and it is commonly used in Bangladesh for various applications such as preserving fish, fruits, and vegetables, as well as for disinfecting medical equipment and specimens.
• It is important to note that the use of formalin is regulated in Bangladesh due to its potential hazards to human health and the environment. Therefore, obtaining a license for its use is essential to ensure that it is used in a safe and responsible manner.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

Place some external links which might help.

Punishment for Importation, production and stock without a license

• Imprisonment not amount to life sentence
• Fine not exceeding 20 lac taka but not less than 5 lac taka