BIS introduces Concession in the Annual Minimum Marking Fee for Micro Scale Enterprises
By virtue of the present notification, the BIS has granted a concession in Annual Minimum Marking Fee for Micro Scale Enterprises. The concession granted will be 80% in the annual minimum marking fee payable by the large scale enterprises.
BIS revises standards for Iron Pipes and Aluminium Alloy Tubes and Rods
The notification has introduced 3 standards. All of these standards have been established on 19th June, 2023. The previous version of these standards will stand withdrawn on 19th December, 2023.
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Tubular Fluorescent Lamps), (Regulations), 2023
Every tubular fluorescent lamp shall have the prescribed particulars displayed on its label. These include the logo of the BEE, the name of the manufacturer or importer and brand, size of the tubular fluorescent lamp and colour and temperature, trade name and number, model and year of manufacturing or import, etc
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Particulars and Manner of their Display on Labels of Self-ballasted LED lamps), Regulations, 2023
Every self-ballasted LED lamp shall have the prescribed particulars displayed on its label. These include the logo of the BEE, the name of the manufacturer or importer and brand, trade name and number, model and year of manufacturing or import, etc
Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Amendment) Rules, 2023
The rules revise the declarations to be made on packages of electronic products. The rules have stated that the package of electronic products shall declare the name of the manufacturer or packer or importer on the package itself. It shall also inform the consumers to scan the QR code for the address and other related information, if such information is declared through the QR Code and not declared on the package itself.
Ministry of AYUSH issues Guidelines for Central Sector Scheme for Ayurgyan
Formerly, the Ministry had two separate schemes for the promotion of AYUSH’s education and Research. The Ministry, through these guidelines, now proposes to merge both schemes under one umbrella scheme namely “AYURGYAN Scheme” to support Education, Research & Innovation in AYUSH by providing academic activities., training, Capacity Building etc.
IFSCA directions for Co-location facility offered by the Stock Exchanges
To ensure fair and equitable co-location services, the circular mandates that stock exchanges must provide such services within the limits of available space, power, cooling, and other facilities. The regulations apply to three scenarios: data centers owned and managed by the stock exchange, data centers owned by the stock exchange and managed by a third party, and data centers owned and managed by a third party with an outsourcing or contractual arrangement with the stock exchange.
UGC announces programmes for International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking
NCB has suggested organizing of various programs such as rallies, seminars, workshops, e-pledge campaigns etc. during “nasha mukt bharat pakhwada” from 12th to 26th June 2023″ and give wide publicity through media, including social media platforms, in order to realize the dream of “DRUG FREE INDIA”.
National Quantum Mission
University Grants Commission on 21 June, 2023 has launched the National Quantum Mission aiming to seed, nurture and scale up scientific and industrial R&D and create a vibrant and innovative ecosystem in Quantum Technology. It has also been decided to set up a National Quantum Mission (NQM) under Ministry of Science and Technology.
Safety of Household, Commercial & Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2023
Safety of Household, Commercial & Similar Electrical Appliances shall conform to the Standards issued by BIS and shall bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau as per the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
