New BIS (Conformity Assessment) Amendment Regulations, 2024
This amendment introduces new fee structures and relaxations that impact various organizations, from large industrial enterprises to micro enterprises.
New Quality Control Amendments for Insulated Flasks, Bottles, and Containers: What You Need to Know
This amendment, known as the Insulated Flask, Bottles and Containers for Domestic Use (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024. It introduces changes that are crucial for manufacturers, importers, and consumers.
New Amendment to the Footwear Quality Control Order: What You Need to Know
The newly amended proviso allows for a transitional period during which footwear manufactured or imported before the implementation of this amendment can still be sold, displayed, or offered for sale without the BIS mark. This concession is valid until July 31, 2026.
New Footwear made from All Rubber and all Polymeric Material and its Components (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024
The amendment to the Footwear made from All Rubber and all Polymeric Material and its Components (Quality Control) Order, 2024, revises the conditions under which existing stock can be sold.
Potable Water Bottles (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024
This amendment is in response to public interest and is aimed at refining and clarifying the compliance requirements for manufacturers and importers of potable water bottles.
New Deadline for Breath Analyzer Rules Feedback
On July 29th 2024, The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD) has extended the deadline for stakeholders to submit their comments on the Draft Rules for Breath Analyzers. This extension provides additional time for interested parties to review and offer feedback on the proposed regulations
West Bengal Governments New GST Amendment
On July 16, 2024, the Government of West Bengal revised the minimum wages for employees in 30 scheduled employments. The updated rates will be effective from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
Haryana Government Issues New GST Amendment
On July 15, 2024, the Government of Haryana amended notification No.36/ST-2, dated June 30, 2017, regarding agricultural farm produce under GST. The update clarifies that packages of agricultural produce larger than 25 kilograms or 25 liters will not be considered “pre-packaged and labelled” for GST purposes.
Government Of Bihar Issues New GST Notification
On July 15, 2024, the Government of Bihar amended notification No.2/2017-State Tax (Rate), dated June 29, 2017. The amendment states that agricultural produce packaged in quantities greater than 25 kilograms or 25 liters will not be considered “pre-packaged and labelled” under GST rules.
Draft Rules On Radar Equipment For The Measurement Of The Speed Of Vehicles
These draft rules called as Legal Metrology (General) (Amendment) Rules, 2024 state that all radar equipment for measuring vehicle speed must be verified and stamped within one year of installation. The construction requirements specify that the radar indicators must be easily readable and the speed range should cover 30 km/h to 150 km/h. Additionally, the radar must be well-built for sufficient strength and stability
