Textiles Ministry Extends Deadline for Medical Textiles QCO Compliance for SMEs
Recognizing the potential challenges faced by SMEs in implementing these new regulations, the Ministry has granted an additional extension until April 1, 2025, for compliance with the Quality Control Order (QCO) for medical textiles. In addition to the SME extension, the Ministry has also announced a six-month transition period, ending June 30, 2025, for all manufacturers and importers to clear their existing legacy stock.
ICMR and CDSCO Seek Public Input on Draft Protocols For Standardizing IVD Testing
ICMR and CDSCO have developed a series of draft standard evaluation protocols for specific IVDs. These protocols outline the methodologies and criteria for testing the quality and performance of these diagnostic tools. ICMR and CDSCO are now inviting comments from all interested stakeholders on these draft protocols. This window for public input closes on February 15, 2025.
CDSCO Adds To Functionality Of Online Applications For Clinical Trials
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has announced a shift towards online applications for adding clinical trial sites and changing Principal Investigators. CDSCO is now accepting these submissions through the SUGAM portal. The CDSCO has also implemented a “deemed approval” system for applications submitted through SUGAM.
Food Authority Announces New Timeline for Labeling Regulation Compliance
The FSSAI has set a standard enforcement date of July 1st for amendments related to the FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations, as well as any labeling changes specified in other FSS Regulations. This date is subject to a minimum of 180 days from the date of official notification of the amendments. The Authority has also stipulated that in emergency situations, the implementation and enforcement timeline may be decided on a case-by-case basis.
New NATS 2.0 FTP Module: What Establishments Need to Know Starting January 2025
The Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) on December 31st 2024 has issued a notice regarding the Facilitate Training & Placement (FTP) module available on the NATS 2.0 portal.
Goa’s New Factory Rules: What You Need to Know About the Goa Factories (Seventeenth Amendment) Rules 2024
Government of Goa issued the Goa Factories (Seventeenth Amendment) Rules 2024 to further amend the Goa Factories (Seventeenth Amendment) Rules 1985.
Chandigarh Government Announces Public Holidays for 2025
The Government of Chandigarh issued the official list of public holidays for the calendar year 2025.
SEBI Investor website and Saarthi App offers free tools and resources for Investor Awareness
SEBI Investor website and Saarthi App offer free tools and resources for Investor Awareness and Education Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), as part of its mandate to protect the interests of investors in the securities market, has provided a comprehensive suite of tools and resources on its official investor website to enhance investor awareness and education. These tools and resources aim to help both prospective and existing investors navigate their investment journey.
Quality Control Order to Ensure Quality in Steel Production
The import of steel consignment is being subjected to scrutiny to check supply of any substandard steel consignment.
RBI releases Occasional Paper Volume 45, No.1, 2024
The Reserve Bank of India released Volume 45, No.1, 2024 of its Occasional Papers, a research journal containing contributions from its staff. This issue contains three articles and three book reviews.
