Implementation Of Ethylene Dichloride (Quality Control) Order, 2021 Postponed
The Ethylene Dichloride (Quality Control) Order, 2021 provides that Ethylene Dichloride shall conform to the Ethylene Dichloride – Specification in IS 869 :2020. The effective date of the Ethylene Dichloride (Quality Control) Order, 2021, has been extended to March 12, 2025.
New Fertiliser Order Revises Standards for Bio-Stimulants
The order revises specifications for Bio-Stimulants within the fertilizer control system. These specifications include humic acid and fulvic acid and their derivatives, seaweed extract, and botanical extracts. The specifications outline minimum content levels for key active ingredients in each bio-stimulant type.
Puducherry’s New Minimum Wage Notification: What You Need to Know
On September 2, 2024, the Government of Puducherry issued a significant notification concerning the revision of minimum wage rates for employees across various occupations in the Union Territory.
Central Government Authorizes Direct Sales of Fermented Organic Manure
The Central Government has authorized 21 manufacturers to sell fermented organic manure and liquid fermented organic manure in bulk directly to farmers. The authorization, granted under the Fertilizer (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985, allows these manufacturers to sell their products in bulk directly to farmers for a period of three years.
Draft Collection of Statistics (Amendment) Rules, 2023
The draft rules propose that Individuals are obligated to provide information upon request from authorized statistics officers. The draft rules also emphasize the importance of data protection. Agencies collecting statistics must take measures to ensure information is secure and used only for the intended purposes.
New Amendments to the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana: What You Need to Know
The Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana, designed to promote the development of biofuels, has been updated with new provisions to enhance its scope and effectiveness.
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.
New Amendment to the Acetic Acid Quality Control Order: What You Need to Know
The Central Government has announced an important amendment to the Acetic Acid (Quality Control) Order, 2019. This change, effective as of August 5, 2024, adjusts the implementation timeline of the order.
New Amendment to Aniline Quality Control Order: What You Need to Know
On August 5th, 2024, the Central Government introduced a significant update to the Aniline (Quality Control) Order, 2019. This amendment, formalized under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, shifts the implementation date of the quality control measures for aniline.
Draft Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) Notified
Several activities will be prohibited or regulated within the ESA, including mining, expansion of existing polluting industries, and large-scale construction projects. Existing mining operations will be phased out within five years. However, existing healthcare facilities and repair/extension of residential houses are exempted.
