CDSCO Publishes Not Of Standard Quality And Spurious Alert For January 2025
The NSQ drug list specifies a total of 93 drugs that were detected to be deficient by State Lab Drugs Control Laboratories. The NSQ drug list for central CDSCO laboratories specifies a total of 52 drugs that were detected to be deficient.
FSSAI Launches “Holi Anti-Adulteration Drive 2025” to Ensure Food Safety During Festive Season
The FSSAI has directed State/UTs and its Regional Offices to initiate the special drive, focusing on heightened surveillance and proactive enforcement actions. The drive will focus on key commodities like Milk & Milk products (ghee, khoya, paneer), Sweets, Snacks & Savouries (Namkeen, papad/fryums), Edible Oil, and Cereal & cereal products. The specific commodities may vary based on regional eating patterns.
FSSAI Streamlines Approval Process for Rapid Analytical Food Testing (RAFT) Kits and Methods
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a new notice superseding its previous guidelines, outlining a streamlined process for manufacturers and method developers to apply for the approval of Rapid Analytical Food Testing (RAFT) kits, equipment, and methods.
Guidelines on Hedging Through Equity Derivatives
Before taking exposure to equity derivatives, insurers are advised to put in place Board approved Hedging Policy; Internal Risk Management Policies and Processes; Information Technology Infrastructure; and Regular and Periodic Audits. A robust corporate governance mechanism shall be in place wherein the Board and Senior management reviews the contracts undertaken are not prejudicial to the interest of the policyholders.
Bilateral agreement between Japan and India: arrangement to swap currency
The BSA is a two-way arrangement where both authorities can swap their local currencies in exchange for the US Dollar. The size of the BSA remains unchanged, that is, up to 75 billion US Dollars.
TRAI responds to the DoT’s back-reference
After examining the prima facie views of DoT, TRAI has finalized its response to the back-reference. TRAI’s response to the back-reference has been placed on the TRAI’s website (www.trai.gov.in).
