Factories Act, 1948. Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 1948 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to consolidate and amend the law regulating labour in factories. Subject General Keyword Authorization/permit Registration Policy/planning Offences/penalties Inspection Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act is enacted to consolidate and amend the law regulating labour in factories. Full text English Website labour.gov.in