The Department of Health and Family Welfare vide notification dated the 24th February, 2022 has issued the Drugs (3rd Amendment) Rules, 2022. As per the amendment, Color Allura Red, with Chemical Name “Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid” is recognised as a Coal Tar Colours with
Colour Index Number 16035.
UP Issues New Minimum Wages for Vacuum Sugar Mills Workers
Uttar Pradesh updates VDA for vacuum sugar mill workers, effective April 1, 2025, based on CPI average of Nov 24 to Jan 25 at 9453.18