MOHFW publishes Draft on New Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2022.
As per the Draft, no person shall himself or by any other person on his behalf sell, or stock or exhibit or offer for sale, or distribute, any drug by online mode except under and in accordance with a license or permission issued in such manner as may be prescribed.
CDSCO publishes Draft Guidance document on Overview on Performance Evaluation / External Evaluation of In vitro Diagnostic Medical Device (IVDMD).
The laboratory should maintain records of tests for evaluation and performance carried out on all samples of medical devices and the results thereof together with protocols of tests and the reports showing readings and calculations and such records shall be retained, in case of substances for which an expiry date is assigned, for a period of two years beyond the expiry date, and in the case of other substances, for a period of six years.
Government of Punjab allows shops and establishment to operate 365 days.
Every employee shall be given a rest period of one hour after 5 hours of continuous work and the employees shall not work for more than 9 hours in a day or 48 hours in a week. If the establishment remains open after 10.00 pm on any day, adequate safety and security arrangements shall be ensured for employees and visitors.
UGC issues Guidelines on Accessibility and Standards for Higher Education Institutions and Universities.
According to the guidelines, Higher education institutions (HEIs) need to create a common learning environment that is flexible and accessible for all the students to learn together including those from varied backgrounds and diverse abilities.
Proposal for decriminalization of Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
The proposed amendment seeks decriminalization of contraventions to eliminate imprisonment for violation of provisions under the act and thereby reduce compliance burden for stakeholders and facilitate ease of doing business.
Proposal for decriminalization of Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981
The proposed amendment seeks decriminalization of contraventions to eliminate imprisonment for violation of provisions under the act and thereby reduce compliance burden for stakeholders and facilitate ease of doing business.
Proposal for decriminalization of Public Liability Insurance Act, 1981
The proposed amendment seeks decriminalization of contraventions under the act to eliminate imprisonment for violation of provisions under the act and thereby reduce compliance burden for stakeholders and facilitate ease of doing business.
CDSCO clarification on License for medical device manufacturers
Therefore all manufacturers of medical devices shall obtain a license granted under Medical Devises Rules, 2017 by competent licensing authority.
