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 All these standards were established on June 6, 2024 and their previous versions will be withdrawn from September 6, 2024.

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.

New Safety Standards Introduced for Electric Vehicles in India

BIS has introduced two new standards, IS 18590: 2024 and IS 18606: 2024, focusing on the critical components of EVs – the powertrain (motor, transmission) and batteries. The standards mandate stringent safety requirements to ensure reliable and secure operation.