Medical & Nursing Colleges Urged to Raise Awareness for World Hypertension Day
The World Hypertension Celebrations seek to create increased awareness of hypertension and its risks among the public. It also seeks to foster improved blood pressure control and cardiovascular health outcomes.
NCR Construction Sites Face Crackdown for Dust Pollution
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR has announced stricter measures to tackle dust pollution from construction and demolition (C&D) activities. CAQM has issued an order highlighting its efforts to combat dust pollution caused by such activities.
CAQM Publishes Air Quality Report for NCR Cities/Towns
The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has published the Air Quality Report for NCR Cities/Towns. This report was generated for May 15, 2024 at 4 PM. The latest Air Quality Index (AQI) readings for various cities and towns have been released indicating a diverse range of air quality conditions.
Medical Device License Holders Urged to Report Adverse Events On MvPI Platform
All medical device license holders are urged to strengthen their post-market surveillance systems and report adverse events promptly through appropriate channels, including the MvPI platform. License holders must have robust systems for identifying, documenting, and reporting adverse events associated with their devices.
CDSCO Issues Reminder For Payment Of Medical Device License Renewal Fees
The circular states that licenses for manufacturing or importing medical devices, and registration certificates for quality management system (QMS) audits and medical device testing labs, are issued indefinitely however, all stakeholders should ensure timely payment of the necessary fees to the designated government account before the deadline to maintain product market continuity.
Deadline Extended for Annual Plastic Waste Reports
The CPCB acknowledges that the EPR portal for plastic packaging underwent maintenance for security upgrades in January-March 2024, limiting access during this period. Considering this downtime, the CPCB has extended the deadline for filing annual reports for the financial year 2022-23 to May 31st, 2024.
Plastic EPR Implementation Committee Discusses Challenges and Makes Recommendations
The meeting, chaired by the CPCB Chairman, included representatives from central ministries, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and other relevant organizations. The CPCB presented an overview of EPR implementation, addressed issues related to EPR implementation and made recommendations on improving implementation of EPR regimes.
Customs Urged to Clear Importer Plastic Packaging Consignments Based on Existing Registration
CPCB is urging customs authorities to consider existing EPR certificates for importers, even if they mention a one-year validity period. These certificates should be recognized as valid one-time registrations under the amended rules.
Imported Consignments Of E-Waste Producers To Be Released On Undertaking
To avail of this extension, producers must submit a signed undertaking in the prescribed format to the customs authorities. Additionally, proof of submitting this undertaking to the CPCB at ewaste2.cpcb@gov.in is required.
Producers, Importers, Brand Owners Required to Register on EPR Portal for Plastic Packaging Waste
CPCB now mandates that all entities involved in the plastic packaging supply chain must register on the EPR Portal by May 31, 2024. This includes producers, importers, and brand owners. The notice clarifies that even if producers fail to register by the deadline, their EPR obligations remain applicable for the intervening period. The notice clarifies that even if PIBOs fail to register by the deadline, their EPR obligations remain applicable for the intervening period.
