New Plant Quarantine Stations Established at Key Border Points in Northeast India
The Central Government has announced the establishment of nine new Plant Quarantine Stations (PQ Stations) at strategic border points in Northeast India. These PQ Stations have been established in Meghalaya, Tripura, West Bengal and Assam.
MoCAFPD Issues Draft Rules On Moisture Meters For Cereal Grains And Oilseeds
These rules apply to digitally indicating automatic grain moisture meters that directly display moisture content and outline the requirements for approval of grain moisture meters used in commercial transactions of cereal grains and oilseeds. These rules address the storage of measurement data, including authenticity and integrity requirements for legally relevant external data.
AP State Electricity Regulatory Commission Publishes Draft Demand Side Management Regulations, 2024
APSERC has released draft Demand Side Management Regulations (DSM), 2024 with objectives to lower electricity costs, reduce environmental impact, and promote energy-efficient technologies. The regulations outline principles for cost-effective DSM programs without burdening consumers, require the prompt establishment of a DSM Cell by each Distribution Licensee, and mandate the submission of progress reports and expenses for DSM plans.
AP State Electricity Regulatory Commission Notifies Draft Regulations On Conditions for Grant of Distribution Licence 2024
APSERC has released draft regulations for obtaining a distribution license, outlining requirements for capital adequacy, creditworthiness, and code of conduct. The interested parties can
submit comments or objections on these draft regulations by June 5, 2024.
NPPA Updates Data Requirements for Fixing Drug Prices in India
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has issued a new office memorandum regarding data submission of Price To Retailer (PTR) and Moving Annual Turnover (MAT) values for October 2023. The information must be submitted within 10 days of this notice, i.e. by June 15, 2024.
Ammonium Nitrate Bags to Get Barcodes for Enhanced Tracking
The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) has announced an order aimed at strengthening security measures for Ammonium Nitrate. It has mandated that each bag containing Ammonium Nitrate must be marked with the identification number of the package or bar coding.
Mandatory Tracking for Non-Toxic Cylinders
The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) has issued an order mandating the compliance with the requirement that each non-toxic and non-flammable gas cylinder be be marked with a barcode or QR code for tracking purposes. The order applies to all entities involved in the lifecycle of high-pressure cylinders such as manufacturers, importers, fillers and traders.
CPCB Publishes Report On Its Significant Works
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has been actively working on various fronts to combat pollution and promote sustainable practices. It has published a report titled ‘Significant Works by
Central Pollution Control Board’ detailing its recent endeavors. The report specifies several initiatives undertaken by CPCB to foster environmental protection.
NMC Makes ABHA ID Mandatory for Patient Registration in Medical Colleges
The NMC has stressed that ABHA ID registration is crucial for NMC’s decision on the prospects of a college and its assessment for the academic year 2025-26 onwards. The NMC also clarifies that no patient will be denied treatment due to lack of an ABHA ID.
FSSAI Issues Updated List of Recognized Laboratories for Food Analysis
The list specifies a total of 206 FSSAI Notified NABL Accredited Food Testing Laboratories with valid accreditation. Additionally the list also specifies, 33 FSSAI notified laboratories whose NABL accreditation validity has expired or are under suspension or under process of denotification or have shifted premise without Integrated assessment. The continual validity of these laboratories is also dependent on compliance with FSSAI’s guidelines and directives.
