New security mechanism for Aadhaar based fingerprint authentication
The new security mechanism for Aadhaar based fingerprint authentication has now become fully functional. The UIDAI head office and its regional offices are in touch with all entities for facilitating any user agency (that may not have migrated yet) to switch over to the new secured authentication mode at the earliest.
IFSCA (Management Control, Administrative Control and Market Conduct of insurance business) Regulations, 2023
Comments/suggestions from the general public and stakeholders on the draft regulations shall be submitted on or before 13th March, 2023.
FSSAI guidelines and FAQ for submission of applications for endorsement of vegan logo and formats
The Food Business Operators (FBOs) seeking approval for endorsement of ‘Vegan Logo’ are required to submit the application fee as applicable or as revised by the Food Authority from time to time through the online e-payment portal (Link: https://epay.fssai.gov.in/fps/loadindex). The transaction receipt and invoice generated shall be submitted to the Food Authority as an enclosure to the application.
Direction regarding enforcement of Food Safety and Standards(Advertising and Claims) Second Amendment 2022
The amendment regulation 2 provides that, where the meaning of a trade mark, brand name or fancy name containing adjectives such as “natural”, “fresh”, “pure”, “original”, “traditional”, “authentic”, “genuine”, “real”, appearing in the labelling, presentation or advertising of a food is such that it is likely to mislead the consumer as to the nature of the food, in such cases a disclaimer shall be mentioned prominently on the front of pack of the label stating that this is only a brand name. The enforcement of this provision is extended till 13 June, 2023.
EPFO announces online facility for filing joint option
For employees who were in service prior to 01.09.2014 and continued to be in service on or after 01.09.2014 but could not exercise joint option, the online facility for filing joint option shall be released soon.
Manufacturers & Importer requested to provide information on Medicines under CGHS
The Addl. Director, Medical Stores Depot, CGHS is now requesting manufacturers / importers to provide information on the specified list of medicines. The memorandum lists 86 medicines on which information is requested. The intent behind seeking this information is to access the local manufacturing capacity and identify local potential suppliers.
Proposals of 49th Meeting of the GST Council
The Council has also recommended that an amnesty may be provided in the past cases, where registration has been cancelled on account of non-filing of the returns, but
application for revocation of cancellation of registration could not be filed within the time specified in section 30 of CGST Act, by allowing such persons to file such application for revocation by a specified date, subject to certain conditions.
Draft quality control manuals for Grid-connected Rooftop Solar PV System & Standalone Solar PV Water Pumping System and Solarization of existing individual agricultural pumps
It is requested that comments/suggestions may please be sent on draft orders separately in the following format in a word document file only, at rahulkr.1996@nic.in by 5:00 PM, 10.03.2023.
Gas Cylinders (Amendment) Rules, 2022
The amendment provides that all the high pressure cylinders and Cryogenic containers used for filling of Non-Toxic, Non-Flammable Gases and Liquids shall have permanent and tamper proof marking in form of Bar Code or RFID or QR code or any means of electronic identification number at conspicuous place on cylinders and containers.
Draft Multi-Source Edible Oils Grading and Marking Rules, 2023
Any person desirous of making any suggestion in respect of the said draft rules, may forward the same, within the period specified above, to the Agricultural Marketing Adviser to the Government of India, Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, Head Office, CGO Complex, NH – IV, Faridabad (Haryana) 121001, who shall forward the same to the Central Government for consideration.
