Delhi Amends Medical Termination of Pregnancy Rules to Reflect Updated Terminology
It may be recalled that the Delhi government had issued a notification dated January 18, 2024 introducing the updated formats for Form-I, Form-II, and Form-III. These formats are essential for the proper documentation of Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) cases, as mandated by the law. Now, by the present notification, the Delhi government has further updated Form-II wherein the words “mental retardation” have been replaced with “women with intellectual disability”.
Government Extends Deadline for Mandatory BIS Certification of Television Sets
Recognizing the need for a smooth implementation process, the government engaged in discussions with stakeholders to address any potential challenges. Subsequently, the industry requested additional time to ensure full compliance with the new regulations. Considering the discussions with stakeholders and the industry’s request, the Central Government has now extended the date of implementation for the mandatory BIS certification of television sets to October 26, 2025.
NOTTO Urges Immediate Compliance on Mandatory Brain Stem Death Reporting to Boost Organ Donation
The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) has issued a stern reminder to all registered hospitals to submit a monthly proforma on Brain Stem Death cases to the respective State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organizations (SOTTOs) for onward transmission to NOTTO by the 7th of each subsequent month. They are also mandated to display the “Required Request Display Boards” in designated areas like ICUs and emergency wards to facilitate compliance with BSD certification and reporting.
NOTTO Issues Urgent Reminder for Mandatory Transplant Data Reporting and Registration
The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) has issued an urgent reminder to all registered transplant hospitals regarding the mandatory reporting of organ transplantation data and registration on the National Transplant Registry. NOTTO has expressed serious concern over the persistent failure of many registered transplant hospitals to submit daily and monthly data on transplantation activities and to register transplantations on the National Transplant Registry.
Online Application Portal Launched for Extension of Revised Schedule M Compliance Deadline
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has announced the launch of an online system for pharmaceutical manufacturers to apply for an extension of the timeline to comply with the revised Schedule M of the Drugs Rules, 1945. Pharmaceutical manufacturers who meet the criteria for seeking an extension of the revised Schedule M implementation timeline are encouraged to utilize the online application portal on the ONDLS website by May 11, 2025. This online platform is the only accepted method for submitting such applications.
Guidelines on Unified Philosophy for Placement of Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) in Indian Grid
The guidelines will be adopted for the implementation of the URTDSM (Phase-II) project and all upcoming schemes. These guidelines will be applicable to all upcoming Tariff-based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) and Regulated Tariff Mechanism (RTM) based projects. They will also apply to projects (through TBCB or RTM) for which the tender has been published before the date of issuance of these guidelines but for which the price bids have not yet been submitted.
Pharmacy Council of India Urges Strict Adherence to Education Regulations for All Institutions
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a directive to all pharmacy institutions across the country, emphasizing the imperative need for strict compliance with its various Education Regulations. This call for adherence comes in light of legal requirements and issues that have arisen concerning the implementation of these regulations.
Pharmacy Council of India Issues Guidelines for Inspections in Academic Year 2025-2026
Institutions must ensure that all faculty members possess valid QR code-generated smart cards from the DIGI-PHARMed Portal before inspections. Failure to have these arrangements in place during inspection will result in the institution being levied the cost of the inspection.
Health Ministry Allows Pharmacy Council of India Access to Aadhaar-Based Attendance System
Pharmacy Council of India can access the attendance data of officials, faculty and students of the Pharmacy Council of India-approved pharmacy colleges online from the centralised Aadhar Enabled Biometric Attendance System. Further, PCI must adhere to the provisions of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, rules, regulations, or guidelines made thereunder and directions issued with respect to the use of Aadhaar authentication as laid down by the Unique Identification Authority of India or Central Government.
Government to Establish 100 New Food Testing Labs to Boost Food Safety Nationwide
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) will financially support the establishment of 100 new National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)-accredited food testing laboratories in the upcoming financial year 2025-26. The announcement was made on March 22, 2025 by the Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries.
