New Industrial Siting Guidelines Issued In Telangana
Minimum distances from rivers, lakes, and notified water bodies are specified for different industry categories based on pollution potential. Industries near scattered houses (less than 40 or population of 200) might require additional safeguards based on project specifics. Projects within 500 meters of a water body require a NOC from the Irrigation and Command Area Development (I&CAD) department to ensure no obstruction of natural drainage.
Government Updates Fertilizer Control Order To Add New Categories and Nano Fertilizers
The introduction of new fertilizer categories provides farmers with more options to address specific soil nutrient deficiencies. Inclusion of micronutrients like Zinc and Copper in nano form could potentially improve nutrient uptake by plants.
BIS Revises Standards for Antibacterial Soap, Bitumen Emulsion and Geosynthetics
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued revised certain standards for Antibacterial Soap, Bitumen Emulsion and Geosynthetics. These standards were established on April 9, 2024. The previous versions of these standards will be withdrawn from July 8, 2024.
Delhi Gears Up to Fight Mosquito-Borne Diseases
With the arrival of mosquito season, the Delhi Municipal Corporation has urged all institutions to take action against mosquito breeding grounds. Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) will take legal action against institutions that create mosquito breeding grounds.
New Nano Urea (Liquid) 16 Gets Government Approval
Nano Urea (liquid) 16 will be manufactured by Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) for 3 years. This product boasts a higher nitrogen content compared to previously available Nano Urea options.
BIS Withdraws Series of Standards From March 26th, 2024
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has withdrawn several standards effective from March 16, 2024. This notification was dated April 9, 2024. These standards include Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices, Guide for Evaluation of Medical Devices for Biological Hazards, Internal Fuses and Internal Overpressure Disconnectors for Capacitors for Inductive Heat Generating Plants, etc
Ortho Phosphoric Acid (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024
The amendment exempts Ortho Phosphoric Acid used as a raw material in fertilizer production from the quality control order for a period of 90 days from the notification date. Hence, Ortho Phosphoric Acid used in fertilizer production is exempted from this quality control order until July 12, 2024.
CCTV Cameras to Require BIS Certification for Sale in India
The Indian government has recently amended the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021. The amendment now mandates Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for Closed-Circuit Television Cameras (CCTV Cameras) sold in the country.
EU-India join forces to promote start-up collaboration on Recycling of E-Vehicles Batteries under Trade and Technology Council
The objective is to harmonize efforts with EU innovators to jointly develop battery recycling solutions that drive industry expansion. We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where sustainability and innovation form the cornerstone of a flourishing circular economy.
BIS Revises Standards for Testing Tar and Bituminous Materials, Refractory Materials & Zinc and Lead Concentrates
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued new certain standards for Testing Tar and Bituminous Materials and specified textiles. Additionally, it has also withdrawn standards on Refractory Materials & Zinc and Lead Concentrates. Both these notifications were published on April 9, 2024.
