Strengthening Industrial Safety in Maharashtra: New Audit Guidelines
In recent updates to the Maharashtra Factories (Safety Audit) Rules, 2014, the state government has introduced amendments aimed at enhancing workplace safety across industries. These changes, effective June 19, 2024, emphasize stringent audits and certifications to bolster compliance with safety standards.
Advisory On Timely Import Of Coal For Maximizing Production In Coal Mines Extended Once Again
Maintaining adequate coal reserves at Domestic Coal-Based power plants (DCBs) is crucial for uninterrupted power supply during the monsoon months. The revised advisory aims to achieve this by encouraging continued coal imports for blending with a revised blending requirement of 4%.
India Hosts 64th Council Meeting of International Sugar Organization
India highlighted its role as the world’s largest sugar consumer and a significant biofuel producer. The the importance of biofuels in combating climate change and the success of India’s Ethanol Blended with Petrol (EBP) Programme was also emphasised.
Cast Iron Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued the Cast Iron Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024. This order mandates stricter quality control measures for domestically manufactured cast iron products. It has come into effect June 21, 2024.
BIS Revises Standards On Surgical Instruments And Dentistry
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised certain standards on Thoracic Surgery Instruments And Dentistry. These notifications were published on June 26, 2024. All these standards were established on June 6, 2024 and their previous versions will be withdrawn from September 6, 2024.
BIS Revises Standards On Cast Iron, Metallic Materials and Human Resource Management
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised certain standards on Microstructure Of Cast Iron, Rice Milling Yield, Cultivation Structures, Metallic Materials And Human Resource Management. These notifications were published on June 26, 2024.
The Boiler (Inquiry, Adjudication and Appeal) Rules, 2024
These rules establish a clear and structured framework for handling complaints, inquiries, adjudications, and appeals related to boiler safety violations under the Boilers Act, 1923. The rules apply across all Indian Union Territories.
Draft Indian Petroleum and Explosives Safety Service (Amendment) Rules, 2024
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is seeking public comment on the proposed appointment of a Director (Administration) at the Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) headquarters in Nagpur. Stakeholders can submit their feedback by July 20, 2024, to Shri Pritam Kumar, Under Secretary (Explosives), DPIIT.
CDSCO Publishes List Of Drugs Declared As Not Of Standard Quality And Spurious For May 2024
The NSQ drug list specifies a total of 13 drugs that were detected to be deficient by State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. Out of these 23 drugs, 8 were declared to be not of standard quality and the remaining 5 were misbranded. The NSQ drug list for central CDSCO laboratories specifies a total of 39 drugs that were detected to be deficient.
Consumer Protection Authority Discusses Warranty Start Date for Appliances
The CCPA explored the feasibility of using the installation date as the warranty start date. Measures to prevent misuse and safeguard consumer interests were also discussed. The companies agreed to address the issue proactively and submit their views within 15 days.
