The Department of Health and Family Welfare vide notification dated the 24th February, 2022 has issued the Drugs (3rd Amendment) Rules, 2022. As per the amendment, Color Allura Red, with Chemical Name “Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid” is recognised as a Coal Tar Colours with
Colour Index Number 16035.
Government Increases Export Limits for Agarwood and Agar Oil
MOCI issued notification amending the export policy for Agarwood (Aquilaria Malaccensis)Chips & Powder & Agar Oil obtained from artificially propagated sources