BIS Revises Standards for Chicken Feeds, Petroleum Products, Textiles, Paper and Plywood
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued new certain standards for Chicken Feeds, Petroleum Products, Textiles, Paper and Plywood. These notifications were published on March 30, 2024.
Deadline Extended for Compliance with Agro Textiles Quality Control Order
The date for enforcement was previously fixed for April 1, 2024. However, businesses dealing with agro textiles now have until July 1st, 2024, to comply with the quality control regulations set by BIS.
Relaxed Regulations for Drug offenses in India To Be Enforced In December
The government has fixed December 31st, 2024 as the date on which the provisions relating to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 will come into force. The present amendments in particular replace the penalty of imprisonment with fines for specific offenses related to drugs and cosmetics.
More PG Medical Seats on the Horizon
The NMC’s Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) announced that they have reviewed and communicated decisions on an additional 68 applications. These applications involve proposals for both launching entirely new PG medical programs and expanding the number of seats in existing programs.
BIS Issues New Standards for Data Quality, Financial and Other Services
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued new certain standards for data quality, financial and other services such as Gym Centre and Adventure Tourism. These notifications were published on March 30, 2024. All of these standards were established on March 26, 2024.
New Seed Varieties Notified for All-India Production and Sale
The Government of India has announced the regulation of seed quality for specific crop varieties. This notification aims to ensure the availability of high-quality seeds for farmers across the country. The notification paves the way for these seeds to be sold for agricultural purposes.
NPPA Revises Ceiling Price of Specified Scheduled Formulations
The orders specify several lists of medicines whose ceiling prices have been revised. The new prices have been provided in the order as against the dosage form & strength and unit of medicines. They take into account a minimal increase based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI). Additionally, manufacturers can approach NPPA for specific price approval for formulations not covered under the notification.
Indian Nursing Council Extends Deadline For Renewing Suitability
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has extended the deadline for renewal of Nursing Educational Institutions for the Academic Year (AY) 2024- 2025. It has fixed the last date for submitting the application online as April 12, 2024.
NMC Makes Progress on Approvals for New PG Medical Courses and Increased Seats
The NMC’s Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) has stated that communications regarding 119 additional applications have been sent to the respective medical institutions. These applications pertain to both starting entirely new PG medical programs and increasing the number of seats in existing programs.
ALMM for Solar Panels to Resume Operations on April 1st
The MNRE has now announced the recommencement of the ALMM for solar photovoltaic modules. However, the memo clarifies that solar power developers who received solar PV modules at their project sites by March 31, 2024 and were unable to commission them due to reasons beyond their control will be examined on a case-by-case basis.
