New Amendment to Plant Quarantine Regulations For Safe Import of Blueberries
This amendment to the existing Plant Quarantine Order aims to enhance the safety and quality of imported blueberries by imposing additional import conditions for fruits from Poland.
New Amendments to Insecticides Rules: What You Need to Know
These amendments, known as the Insecticides (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2024, are set to modernize and streamline the regulation of insecticides, particularly those used for household purposes.
A New Opportunity for Milk Plants- Vivadon Ka Samadhan Scheme
This scheme provides a unique opportunity for milk plants in the state to settle their dues while benefiting from reduced penalties and interest.
India Updates Its Rice Export Policy
The Central Government has introduced a temporary ban on the export of De-oiled Rice Bran (DRB) until January 31, 2025. . Additionally, India has also decided to permit export of Non-Basmati White Rice to Malaysia. These amendments mark a significant shift in India’s rice export strategy. Both these notifications were published on August 20, 2024.
Impact Of Jan Vishwas Act On Tea, Spices and Rubber Industries
The Jan Vishwas Act represents a substantial overhaul of the country’s regulatory framework. By amending the Tea Act, Spices Board Act, and Rubber Act, the government intends to streamline processes, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and promote growth within these sectors.
Millets Grading and Marking Rules, 2024
The Millets Grading and Marking Rules, 2024 outline stringent quality standards for various millets, including sorghum, pearl millet, finger millet, and others. The rules specify detailed quality standards for different types of millets, covering aspects such as purity, moisture content, and foreign matter.
New Rules Tighten Quality Standards for Fruits and Vegetables
The Government of India has introduced stricter quality standards for fruits and vegetables with the notification of the Fruits and Vegetables Grading and Marking (Amendment) Rules, 2024. These amendments are aimed at ensuring food safety and enhancing the quality of produce both for domestic consumption and export.
New Tea, Spice and Rubber Rules, 2024
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has notified three new rules on tea, spices and rubber. The aim of these rules is to streamline the process of inquiry and appeal related to violations under their corresponding Acts. These rules were published on August 9, 2024 and have come into immediate effect.
New Punjab Agricultural Produce Markets (General) Amendments Rules 2024
The latest amendment aims to simplify processes for government purchase agencies involved in agricultural markets. By exempting these agencies from the requirements of KYC documentation and bank guarantees, the amendment is set to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and facilitate smoother operations.
Date Notified For Enforcement Of Jan Vishwas Act On Agricultural Produce Grading and Marking
The Central Government has appointed the July 31, 2024 as the official day on which provisions of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 pertaining to amendments to the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937 will come into force. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 has reduced the punishment given to a person who marks any scheduled article with a grade designation mark without authorization, or counterfeits any grade designation mark or sells sells any scheduled article which is misgraded.
