Rajasthan State PCB issues directions to regulate Industrial Noise Pollution
Where DG set or heavy machinery is set up, poly urethane of atleast 20 mm thickness must be used on ground surface for controlling noise and vibration. Additionally, suitable noise barrier/ acoustical treatment as an enclosure of the noise generating machine must be provided.
Odisha State PCB publicises Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022
The SPCB reiterates that as per the said Waste Management Rules, there is no longer a requirement for dealers of Lead Acid Batteries to register with the SPCB. It is the responsibility of the consumer to discard waste batteries from other waste streams especially mixed and domestic waste streams.
MoHFW issues Press Release on Webinar on “Health and Medical Research”
The webinar was organised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Dept of Pharmaceuticals (M/o Chemicals and Fertilizers). The objective of the webinar was to involve the stakeholders in taking forward the various initiatives of the Government in the health and medical research sectors.
Centre releases guidelines for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media platform
The guidelines state that endorsements must be made in simple, clear language, and terms such as “advertisement,” “sponsored,” “collaboration” or “paid promotion” can be used. Individuals must not endorse any product or service that they have not personally used or experienced or in which due diligence has not been done by them.
Government of Tamil Nadu takes Measures to ensure safety of Migrant workers
Recently, a small unrest was created among the Interstate Migrant Workers as because of the circulation of fake videos of assault in social media. The Police Department has confirmed that it was the videos are fake ones. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has also assured that, “The Government of Tamil Nadu provides basic amenities to all the InterState Migrant workers who visit Tamil Nadu and ensures due privileges and protection under the Labour Protection Act to them.
Centre issues guidelines to Ensure Safety in Transportation of Dangerous Goods
The guidelines, known as ‘IS 18149:2023 – Transportation of Dangerous Goods — Guidelines’, have been formulated under the Transport Services Sectional Committee, SSD 01, of BIS, and are expected to set a new benchmark for the safe handling and transportation of hazardous materials across the country.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry proposes new quality standards
The effort will be to encourage more and more startups and small companies even at the local level, small retail the mom and pop stores integrated into the e- commerce ecosystem.
