PCI Highlights Supreme Court Ruling Reinforcing PCI’s Authority Over Pharmacy Education
The Supreme Court recognized the Pharmacy Act, 1948, as a “complete code” in the field of pharmacy, establishing the PCI as the sole authority for regulating pharmacy education and profession. The court held that the PCI, composed of experts in pharmacy, has exclusive jurisdiction over all aspects of pharmacy education, including course approval, curriculum, student and teacher eligibility, examinations, and registration.
Pharmacy Council of India Urged to Ban Forced Swim Test in Institutions
PETA India argues that the forced swim test is scientifically invalid: The test’s validity in accurately modeling human depression has been widely questioned by scientists. The test is also unduly cruel and causes significant distress and suffering to the animals involved.
FSSAI Upgrades Food Packaging Material to “Critical” in Inspection Checklists
The new checklist requires that packaging material used shall have Certificate of conformity issued by NABL accredited laboratory against the FSS (Packaging) Regulations, 2018. Inspectors will check for records of this conformity certificate during inspections.
New Mobile App Simplifies Plastic Packaging EPR Reporting for Businesses
The government has launched the Centralized EPR Plastic Packaging (CEPP) mobile application to streamline Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance for plastic packaging. This app simplifies the process for Producers, Importers, Brand Owners (PIBOs) to upload their sales transaction data, ensuring accurate and efficient reporting.
Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025
The bill aims to align India’s aircraft leasing and financing ecosystem with global standards and marks a critical step in deepening investor confidence in India’s rapidly growing aviation market.
CBDT clarification on tax deductions applied on specific withdrawals
The notification provides that no deduction of tax shall be made under section 194EE of the Act on payment of amount referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 80CCA, which is withdrawn by an assessee being an individual.
Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Rules, 2024
No refund shall be available for any tax, interest, and penalty, which has already been discharged for the entire period, prior to the commencement of the CGST (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025.
