FSSAI invites Public Comments on its Methods of Sampling & Analysis
Before finalization, the FSSAI seeks the comments, views, and suggestions of stakeholders regarding these approved methods. Interested parties are encouraged to provide their feedback by 2nd August, 2023.
FSSAI notifies Conditions for Validity and Recognition of the FSSAI Notified Laboratories
According to the latest directives, FSSAI will only consider fresh proposals from laboratories seeking recognition and notification if they have obtained accreditation under the FSSAI-NABL Integrated Assessment.
CDSCO requests that Samples of Cough Syrup not be submitted to CDTL Mumbai and IPC Ghaziabad Labs
CDSCO has instructed all manufacturers and exporters to refrain from submitting any samples to CDTL Mumbai and IPC Ghaziabad Labs until it completes analysis and release of pending reports.
BIS revises Standards for Various Textiles and Other Products
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued revised 33 standards for various types of textiles. It has also established a new standard; IS 18266 : 2023 Textiles — Medical Respirator — Specification.
National Electricity Plan Notification (Amendment) Rules, 2023
Under the amended rule, a draft National Electricity Plan will be published on the website of the Authority. This step will allow licensees, generating companies, and the general public to review the plan and provide their suggestions and objections. Furthermore, the notice regarding the publication of the draft plan will be published in at least two daily newspapers to maximize awareness.
Government of Madhya Pradesh enforces stricter penalties for driving a vehicle dangerously
Penalty for dangerous driving will be enforced by Madhya Pradesh government by imposing twice the amount of fine for driving a vehicle dangerously.
Political Parties to file financial accounts online, through web-portal Election Commission
The political parties not wishing to file the financial report through online mode will have to convey the reasons for not filing on-line to the Commission in writing and may continue to file its reports in hard copy along with CDs/Pen drive in the prescribed formats.
DoT Launches Bharat 6G Alliance to Drive Innovation and Collaboration in Next-Generation Wireless Technology
One of the key goals of B6GA is to facilitate market access for Indian telecom technology products and services, enabling the country to emerge as a global leader in 6G technology. To achieve this, These efforts shall promote technology ownership and indigenous manufacturing, create a culture of technology co-innovation, reduce imports, boost export opportunities and augment creation of Intellectual Property.
Sikkim Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) (Repealing) Act, 2023
The Sikkim Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act, 1997 is hereby repealed.
GSTN advisory regarding Online functionality to explain the difference in GSTR-1 & 3B return online
The liability declared in GSTR-1/IFF can be compared with the liability paid in GSTR-3B/3BQ for each return period. If the declared liability exceeds the paid liability by a predefined limit or the percentage difference exceeds the configurable threshold, the taxpayer will receive an intimation in the form of DRC 01B.