Open Network for Digital Commerce to democratize digital commerce.
The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a Section 8 company, under the initiative of DPIIT, with a mission to democratize digital commerce. Any two platforms that are compliant with the ONDC Protocol can interoperate without specifically integrating with each other’s systems. The ONDC Protocol compliant applications together constitute the ONDC Network.
Clarification regarding Intellectual Property Rights Policy Management framework which covers 8 types of intellectual property rights
There are following types of intellectual property rights covered under Intellectual Property Rights Policy Management (IPRPM) framework: (i) Patents, (ii) Trade mark, (iii) Industrial Designs, (iv)Copyrights, (v) Geographical Indications, (vi) Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Layout Design, (vii) Trade Secret, and (viii) Plant Varieties.
PCI clarifies on the Appeal Process on the new DIGI-PHARMed Portal
The PCI has introduced an appeal option on the portal. If any course of the institution has been awarded the decision of ‘not approved’ or ‘rejected’, they can avail of the appeal option.
Dept. of Consumer Affairs clarifies on Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 in respect of Medical Devices
If the Government or National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) or any other statutory body revises the prices of essential commodities, the industries must be permitted to revise their prices as per the notifications issued by such bodies.
Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control (Sixth) Amendment Order, 2023
The modified Order aims to regulate the production and usage of Fermented Organic Manure and Liquid Fermented Organic Manure. These modifications, aim to enhance the effectiveness and application of these organic fertilisers in agricultural practices.
Maharashtra Industry, Trade and Investment Facilitation Act, 2023
ndividuals or entities, such as entrepreneurs, investors, or authorized representatives, can apply electronically through the Single Window System to establish a new industrial undertaking or continue operating an existing one in the state. The application should be accompanied by the prescribed processing fees.
Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import
into India) (Fifth Amendment) Order, 2023
The Amendment Order has inserted several a new categories of plant material that can be imported from Bhutan with additional declarations and special conditions.
National Commission for Homoeopathy (Recognition of Qualifications of Homoeopathy) Regulations, 2023
The regulations aim to streamline the process of listing and maintaining recognized medical qualifications, ensuring transparency and uniformity across the board.
MoEFCC reduces Deadline for Green Credit Programme Implementation Rules Feedback
In order to give effect to the final notification for promotion of voluntary environmental actions, the government has decided to reduce the feedback submission period. Interested parties now have until 31st July, 2023, to share their suggestions and comments on the draft notification.
CDSCO publishes List of Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics declared as Not of Standard Quality/Spurious for June 2023
This list includes a total of 48 drugs, medical devices and cosmetics that are identified as being deficient. All 48 samples of these samples were declared as not of standard quality and 1 was also declared spurious.
