20 February 2024
written by- Talia KhalidFebruary 20, 2024 Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) announced a Quality Control Order in which they mandated ISI Mark for electrical accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2023. This order was issued on 01 January 2024 and will be effective from the date of publication of this notification in the Official
06 February 2024 written by- Talia KhalidFebruary 6, 2024 BEE certification is an essential certification in India issued by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency to electric or electronic appliance companies. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is an agency set up by the Government of India, under the Ministry of Power on 1st March 2002 under the provisions of
25 January 2024 written by- Talia KhalidJanuary 25, 2024 Solar panels to be installed in 1 crore households was announced by PM Modi on 22 January after performing the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared the ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’ to promote the use of solar energy in India. He further said,
19 January 2024 written by- Talia KhalidJanuary 19, 2024 Tata Harrier and Tata Safari SUVs are the first ever cars to receive 5-star Bharat-NCAP (Bharat New Car Assessment Programme) ratings in crash tests. The first-ever vehicle safety rating agency in India, Bharat-NCAP, conducted its first crash test on 15 December 2023. Additionally, the Harrier and Safari also received a
18 January 2024 written by- Talia KhalidJanuary 18, 2024 In 2024, the government plans to issue 65 quality control orders (QCO) covering over 500 products said a senior government official on January 04, 2024. Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), said that these orders are being issued at a “fairly
15 January 2024 written by- Talia KhalidJanuary 15, 2024 Dr Mandaviya the Union Ministers of Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers launched ‘MedTech Mitra’, in a virtual ceremony, a strategic initiative designed to empower medical technology innovators. Speaking at the event, Dr Mandaviya said, “Medical devices are an integral part of the Indian healthcare ecosystem.” He added,
28 December 2023 written by- Talia KhalidDecember 28, 2023 On March 16, 2022, The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) introduced “Scheme X” covering low-voltage switchgear and control gear products. The BIS authority announced that the scheme’s implementation will take place gradually from May 10, 2024. The BIS is India’s National Standards Body, established under the BIS Act 2016. It
26 October 2023 written by- Talia KhalidOctober 26, 2023 On October 19, The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) rolled back its proposal to impose licensing requirements on the import of IT hardware products like laptops, notebooks, and servers. Instead of getting a license from DGFT to import hardware into India, the government is now looking to control inbound
09 October 2023 written by- Talia KhalidOctober 9, 2023 International E-Waste Day is an event celebrated on the 14th of October every year. It was first introduced by the Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Forum in 2018 to promote the importance of recycling e-waste among consumers. This year’s E-Waste Day has been dedicated to emphasising the concept
18 September 2023 written by- Talia KhalidSeptember 18, 2023 The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) has mandated all licensees/manufacturers/competent persons/stakeholders to install Rear and Lateral Under Run Protective Devices. In this regard, PESO held virtual conference meetings with the representatives of Bulk L.PG transport contractors, the President, All India Bulk LPG Transporters Federation, OISI, ARAI, Ashok Leyland, IOCL,
