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On September 25, 2023, DPIIT issued a vital order, mandating ISI Mark on Precision Roller and Bush Chains, along with attachments and associated chain sprockets. This directive comes into full effect on March 25, 2024. The rollout dates for Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) are as follows: 🔰 Small Enterprises:

The Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced the Battery Waste Management Rules of 2023, aimed at refining the Battery Waste Management Rules of 2022. These provisions took effect on October 25, 2023, and bring important changes: 1. The updated definition of “Battery” now excludes battery components, a

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced amendments to the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, in the “Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023″.   These amendments aim to enhance the nation’s plastic waste management policies. Here are the key changes:   1. The deadline for

With the upcoming festive season, the demand for sweets, savouries, and milk products like Ghee, Khoya, and Paneer is on the rise. Unfortunately, the temptation for adulteration also increases due to economic incentives. To counter this, FSSAI has urged Food Safety Officers and Designated Officers to conduct special surveillance and

In a groundbreaking move, DPIIT introduced a Quality Control Order (QCO) on October 17, 2023, making ISI Mark mandatory for Drums and Tins under the BIS-ISI scheme effective from April 17, 2024.    The ISI Mark is mandatory on the following types of drums and tins:   1. Bitumen Drums 2. Large

On October 23, DPIIT issued a significant Quality Control Order (QCO) mandating ISI Mark on Helmets for the Police Force, Civil Defence, and Personal Protection. It’s an applaudable step taken to ensure the future of those who protect and serve our country.   The order will come into effect from

In a recent update, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has announced an extension of the validity for the existing star rating table for pump sets, till 31st December 2025. Therefore, the updated validity period span is from 1 February 2020 to 31 December 2025.  This extension pertains to Diesel

CPCB is in the process of notifying EPR holders through individual emails, urging you to complete your PWM annual filling by or before October 31, 2023. We highly recommend that you act promptly to ensure compliance (ignore if you have already done so). Here are essential points to be aware

On October 19, 2023, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) introduced significant changes to import rules for IT Hardware and electronic items categorized under HSN 8471.    1. The new license regime applies to laptops, computers, tablets, and servers. 2. Importers can apply for authorizations without quantity, value, or country