An Intoxicating Legal Battle Culminates In The Supreme Court Favoring States
The Court held that state governments have the primary authority to legislate on intoxicating liquor, including industrial alcohol, under Entry 8 of the State List. Through its majority judgment, the Court overturned the 1990 judgment that had granted the Centre greater regulatory power over industrial alcohol. It empowers state governments to enact their own regulations governing the production, distribution, and sale of industrial alcohol within their respective jurisdictions.
Fair Pay for All: Himachal Pradesh’s Revised Minimum Wage Structure
The Government of Himachal Pradesh announced an important revision to the minimum wages applicable across various employment sectors, set to take effect from April 1, 2024.
From Agriculture to Water Quality: New Standards for a Better India
The Bureau of Indian Standards issued the date of establishment and withdrawal for Indian Standard Particulars related to Ammonium Chloride, Fertilizer Grade etc.
BIS Updates: New Specifications for Lacquer and Environmental Testing Released
BIS issued the date of establishment and withdrawal of the Lacquer, Cellulose Nitrate, Pigmented, Fishing, Glossy and other Indian Standards.
Strengthening Industry Standards: BIS Updates for Methanol, Bitumen, and More
In a significant move aimed at enhancing quality and safety across various sectors, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced amendments to several Indian standard
Polyurethanes (Quality Control) Second Amendment Order, 2024
The original Order was set to come into effect immediately, but this amendment stipulates that the revised provisions will now come into force on March 19, 2025.
p-Xylene (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (MoCF) on September 23rd 2024, issued the p-Xylene (Quality Control) Second Amendment Order 2024
Draft Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulations, 2024
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011, specifically focusing on pesticide residues. The term “insecticide” has been aligned with the definition provided in the Insecticides Act, 1968. The use of pesticides or insecticides directly on food articles is generally restricted. However, fumigants registered under the Insecticides Act are exempt from this restriction.
New Styrene-Butadiene Rubber Latex (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024
The Styrene-Butadiene Rubber Latex (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024, This change, aimed at enhancing regulatory clarity and ensuring public interest, specifically addresses the use of carboxylated Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) latex in the manufacturing of automotive lithium-ion batteries.
Government Approves Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates for Rabi Season 2024
The approved NBS rates for Rabi 2024 (October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025) will be implemented to ensure smooth availability of fertilizers to farmers. Fertilizer companies will receive the subsidy based on the approved rates.
