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On December 11, 2023, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) announced a Quality Control Order (QCO). They’ve made it mandatory for Cycle and Rickshaw Tyres and Tubes to have an ISI Mark.    As per the directive, the order will be officially placed after six months of

To enhance safety measures, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued a pivotal order on December 8, 2023, specifying the mandatory requirement of ISI Mark for the following hinge types: Stainless steel butt hinges Steel Butt Hinges Non-ferrous metal butt hinges Tee and strap hinges Parliament

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recently issued a Quality Control Order (QCO) that makes the ISI Mark mandatory for Safes, Safe Deposit Locker Cabinets, and Key Locks. This regulation will take effect six months after its publication in the Official Gazette. Here are the specific

CPCB has come up with an update to the E-waste Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) online portal. The portal has been updated with new features. The latest improvements represent a major advancement in simplifying and maximizing Producers’ EPR obligations. Key Updates Include: 1. Portal has been updated to file the Annual

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) expresses significant concern regarding the excessive use of pesticides, non-permitted wax coatings, artificial ripening agents, and synthetic colours in the treatment and packaging of fresh fruits and vegetables. To address the problem FSSAI urges strict vigilance by State/UT authorities on Food

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) made a significant announcement on November 21, 2023. A Quality Control Order was issued, declaring the mandatory requirement of the ISI Mark for Steel Wires or Strands, Nylon or Wire Ropes, and Wire Mesh.    As per the directive, the order

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on November 21, 2023, made a Quality Control Order mandating ISI Mark on Legal Metrology- Material Measures of Length such as woven metallic, glass fibre tape measures and steel tape measures. As per the directive, the order will be officially

In recent times, spam calls and messages have posed a persistent challenge for mobile users, despite the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) making numerous efforts to tackle this issue. Despite their efforts, spam communication remains a major concern for consumers. Recently, TRAI has taken proactive measures by instructing businesses

In continuation to the Department’s OM No. 18-10/2008-IP dated 25.01.2012 and 17.08.2012 regarding Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) value for mobile phones, the following revised guidelines are hereby notified: 1. The information concerning SAR values and safety precautions should also be made available digitally through online means, such as online links,

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is introducing new rules for buying and selling SIM cards that will be enforced nationwide from December 1, 2023, with an aim to curb rising scam cases. The new rules include:    SIM dealer verification: All SIM card dealers must undergo mandatory verification. Demographic data collection: