Pharmacy Council of India Mandates Aadhaar-Based Attendance System for Staff
The AEBAS implementation aims to enhance transparency and accountability in attendance monitoring for pharmacy institutions’ staff. This initiative comes into effect for the upcoming academic session, and further guidelines are expected from the PCI.
PCI Opens Portal for Pharmacy Institution Approvals for 2025-26 Academic Session
Pharmacy institutions can now submit their applications for approval for the upcoming academic year. The PCI has also released a revised Annexure E to its circular dated January 15, 2025.
PCI Addresses Duplicate PAN/Aadhar Error In DIGI-PHARMed Portal Registration
Pharmacists facing registration problems due to the “PAN CARD/Aadhar Already Exists” error can submit their details through a Google Form. A downloadable declaration form (Annexure 1) needs to be completed and submitted through the pharmacist’s institution on official letterhead. This declaration should be accompanied by the pharmacist’s latest self-attested documents.
Pharmacy Council of India Updates Contact Information
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has notified all stakeholders of an update to their communication address and contact numbers. All future correspondence with the PCI should be directed to their new address
Government Increases Export Limits for Agarwood and Agar Oil
MOCI issued notification amending the export policy for Agarwood (Aquilaria Malaccensis)Chips & Powder & Agar Oil obtained from artificially propagated sources
MOCI Electrical Appliances QCO for Domestic Water Heating
MOCI issued the Electrical Appliances for Domestic Water Heating (Quality Control) Order, 2025 under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Amendments to Refrigerating Appliances Quality Control Order
MoCI issued Refrigerating Appliances (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025, which amends the existing Refrigerating Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2020 .
Ministry of Finance Announces Amendments to NDPS Regulations
The Ministry of Finance issued the NDPS (Regulation of Controlled Substances) Amendment Order to amend the NDPS (Regulation of Controlled Substances) Order,2013
Plastic Waste Management Rules 2025 – Labelling & Penalties
MoEF&CC issued the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2025, making significant updates to the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 .
CPI for Agricultural & Rural Labourers: December 2024 Update
The MoL&E issued its monthly update on All-India Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) for December 2024.
