Movement of Potato Seed Tubers Permitted Subject To Special Conditions
The Central Government has permitted the movement of potato seed tubers from select districts of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir to all other states and Union Territories of India. This decision comes with special conditions aimed at ensuring the prevention of the Potato Cyst Nematode and safeguarding the environment.
NMC Reveals Schedule for NEET PG-2024
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has finalized the schedule for NEET PG-2024. Furthermore, it has been stipulated that the cut-off date for the completion of internship, thereby becoming eligible for NEET PG-2024, is August 15, 2024.
Latest Drug Alert Lists for February and January
The CDSCO has stated that in the month of February 2024 it received 676 samples and tested 1,167 samples. Among these samples, it observed that 58 samples did not possess standard quality and identified 2 samples as spurious. Furthermore, in a revised report for January 2024, one specific case stood out. In particular, Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd. manufactured a batch of Levetiracetam Tablets IP (Levipil 500). Upon investigation, authorities discovered that the actual manufacturer, as per the label claim, denied manufacturing the implicated batch.
Online Submission of PSURs for Medical Devices Made Mandatory
The circular states that all applicants must now submit their PSURs through the Online System for Medical Devices portal. Additionally, applicants shall also follow the checklist provided on the portal while submitting PSURs. Consequently, from April 1, 2024, the facility for offline submission of applications will no longer be available for processing.
New Rules Require Registration for Possession of Living Animal Species
According to the rules, every person possessing such animal species must electronically report the details and apply for registration. The applicant shall furnish this application by August 29, 2024. Additionally, individuals must also report and register births, transfers, and deaths of animal species.
FSSAI Hosts An Informative Session for Small Tea Growers
The session delved into FSSAI notifications on Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for pesticides. FSSAI also emphasized the significance of maintaining a recommended time gap between pesticide spraying and tea leaf plucking.
FSSAI Issues Direction on Compliance with Processing Aids in Food Products
Recognizing that notification of all such processing aids may take time, FSSAI, in its 41st meeting, decided to establish an active list of processing aids for use by food businesses on a provisional basis until the necessary amendments are gazette notified. While food businesses may use processing aids listed in the Annexure on technological grounds, FSSAI has directed the Commissioners of Food Safety of all States/Union Territories and all Central Licensing Authorities not to take any punitive action against food business operators for using the processing aids listed in the Annexure that are yet to be notified for enforcement.
FSSAI Releases Updated List of Recognized Laboratories for Food Sample Analysis
The list includes details of various laboratories recognized by FSSAI, which have been accredited by NABL for conducting food sample analysis. The validity of NABL accreditation for each laboratory is also mentioned to ensure transparency and reliability in the testing process.
FSSAI Clarifies Categorization of Watermelon Seeds Under Food Safety Standards
FSSAI clarified that currently, there is no specific standard for watermelon seeds or any other edible dried fruits/vegetable seeds under the FSSR. However, as an interim measure FSSAI has decided to add product names in the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS).
NCAHP Reiterates It’s Exclusive Jurisdiction over Healthcare Standards
The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) is currently in the process of constituting various special committees tasked with drafting the Minimum Standards of “Registration Norms,” “Practice Norms,” “Institution Standards and Guidelines,” “Professional Status,” “Clinical Establishment Norms,” and “Professional Ethics”. All decisions regarding these standards and regulations will be made exclusively by the NCAHP.
