India Showcases Digital Health Leadership At World Health Assembly
India’s Union Health Secretary outlined the country’s achievements in digital health. He emphasized the role of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in ensuring accessible and equitable healthcare, contributing to Universal Health Coverage and achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
Initiatives Launched To Protect Children From Tobacco
India’s Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL) has launched the Implementation Manual of Tobacco Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI) on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2024. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare also held events to observe WNTD 2024, focusing on the theme “Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference.”
Medical Device Testing to Follow Stricter Standards in India
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is implementing stricter regulations for testing medical devices (MDs) and in-vitro diagnostics (IVDs) in India. This new directive emphasizes the importance of prioritizing BIS standards for testing whenever they are available.
MoHFW Permits Import of Drugs Through Cochin and Thiruvananthapuram Airports
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has sanctioned Cochin and Thiruvananthapuram airports for the import of drugs into the country. Prior to this amendment, drugs could be imported only through airports located at Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Goa, Bengaluru and Visakhapatnam.
Edit Window for applicants of NEET – PG 2024
The National Board of Examinations (NBEMS) has opened a pre-final edit window for candidates who have deficiencies in their photographs, signatures, or thumb impressions according to the specified guidelines. The last date to make these changes is June 3, 2024 (till 11:55 PM).
Pharmacy Institutions Directed to Strictly Follow UGC and State Government Regulations
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a directive reminding pharmacy institutions to strictly adhere to the regulations set forth by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and their respective State Governments. This directive stems from a decision made by the PCI’s 406th Executive Committee meeting held in March 2024.
Certain Renewable Energy Plants To Be Exempt From ALMM & RLMM Requirements
Renewable energy plants located within Special Economic Zones (SEZs) or Export Oriented Units (EOUs) will be exempt from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) requirements for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM) requirements for wind turbine models. These exemptions apply to all qualifying renewable energy plants commissioned by December 31, 2030.
Clarifications Issued on Battery Recycling and Labeling Requirements
The requirement for “minimum use of domestically recycled materials” in battery manufacturing applies to any type of material obtained from recycling waste products within India. For imported batteries or battery packs, the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) registration number can be displayed on either the equipment containing the battery or the packaging of the equipment containing the battery.
Extended Deadline for Battery Recycling Compliance and Reporting
Batteries covered under the 21 products listed in Schedule I of the old E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, will follow the compliance timelines set under those rules for FY 2022-23. Compliance targets for all other batteries placed on the market in FY 2022-23 will be June 30, 2024.
Producers Urged To Purchase EPR Credits For Battery Recycling
The MoEF&CC urges all producers to engage with registered recyclers listed on the National Dashboard. Producers can purchase the necessary EPR credits from these recyclers.
