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To enhance efficiency and consistency in the sampling procedures of drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices, while also ensuring the maintenance of a centralized monthly database of NSQ (Not of Standard Quality)/Spurious drugs, the CDSCO has drafted regulatory guidelines.    These guidelines have been formulated to be adopted by drug inspectors of

Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals has revised the implementation dates for the mandatory requirement for ISI Marks for Methyl Acrylate and Ethyl Acrylate in a Quality Control Amendment.    Initially, the order was set to be implemented on 29th February 2024. However, after careful consideration, the Department has revised the implementation

In a groundbreaking move, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals issued a Quality Control Order (QCO) on 26 Feb 2024 making ISI Mark mandatory for three distinct categories of petrochemical products which are as follows:    Indian Standard Title of Indian Standard Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Homopolymers  IS 17658:2021  Polypropylene (PP)

In a notification dated 3rd November 2023, Solar PV modules were introduced in the voluntary regime of BEE under the S&L program, to mitigate carbon emissions and promote renewable energy in India.   In alignment with energy-efficient regulations for Solar PV modules, BEE has updated the fee structure to encourage the production

On January 30, 2024, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals issued the Quality Control Amendment Order, 2024. Initially, implementation dates for certain chemicals were set in February. However, these dates have been revised, and the new implementation schedule is as follows:   Morpholine: Effective from 1st August 2024. Acetic Acid: Effective

On January 29, 2024, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued a notification stating that all producers must meet their Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) target for the financial year 2023-24 by March 31, 2024.   Producers are also required to submit Quarterly & Annual reports on the E-Waste EPR Portal within

As you all are aware BEE introduced Ceiling fans under the mandatory scheme in May 2022, with two-star rating tables based on sweep sizes.  However, in a recent notification dated January 23, 2024, under the Standards & Labeling (S&L) program, BEE has revised the star label tables for ceiling fans.  

TEC has recently notified the acceptance of Exemption/ Test Reports/ Self Declaration of Conformity against the parameters of the ‘PON category of Broadband Equipment’ category. Below are the parameters FYR: Protocol Test for any PON Interface (as per standards mentioned in ER): Exempted till 30 June 2024 Automatic Laser Shut