Supporting Senior Citizens: Goa’s New Financial Assistance Scheme for Care Homes
This new scheme provides financial assistance to registered organizations, government bodies, and institutions that operate homes for elderly individuals, particularly those dealing with conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, as well as those in palliative care.
Framework for Reliable Power: Insights into the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Distribution Code
The Government of Madhya Pradesh on October 03, 2024, notified the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Distribution Code (Revision-First), 2024 (RG-29(1), year 2024.
Bihar Government Announces Holiday Schedule for 2025
Bihar Government notifies that in the year 2025, there will be a general holiday in all the offices under the State Government and all the Revenue Magistrate Courts on the festival/occasions
FSSAI Proposes Amendments to Food Additives Standards
The proposed draft regulations now specify the fatty acid composition of milk fat extracted from milk and milk products, excluding composite milk products. A new standard for Haleem, a popular dish made with meat, lentils, and wheat, has been proposed. The definition of Mixed Masala Powder has been updated to include garam masala as a possible ingredient.
FSSAI Proposes Amendments to Food Import Regulations
The FSSAI is proposing to update the methods of analysis used for testing imported food samples. While the Authority’s manuals will remain the primary reference, food laboratories will now have the flexibility to adopt validated methods prescribed by internationally recognized organizations. Additionally, it is also proposed that the director of notified laboratories or referral laboratories can be the authorised signatory on analysis reports.
Fair Pay for All: Himachal Pradesh’s Revised Minimum Wage Structure
The Government of Himachal Pradesh announced an important revision to the minimum wages applicable across various employment sectors, set to take effect from April 1, 2024.
FSSAI Introduces New Draft Regulations for Primary Milk Producers
Primary milk producers must register with the FSSAI. Hawkers and primary milk producers who are not members of dairy cooperative societies will be exempt from registration fees. The draft regulations also propose measures for handling, storage and transportation of milk, dairy sanitation, hygienic production of milk and environmental hygiene.
FSSAI Removes Restriction On Conditions of Sale of Sal-Seed Fat
The FSSAI is proposing to delete the sub-regulation that currently states that no person shall sell sal-seed fat for any other purpose except for bakery and confectionery and it shall be refined and shall bear a label declaration. Interested stakeholders can submit their feedback by December 5, 2024.
