“Elevating Safety: The Uttar Pradesh Lifts and Escalators Act, 2024”
In a bid to enhance safety standards and regulate the installation, maintenance, and operation of lifts and escalators across Uttar Pradesh, the Uttar Pradesh Lifts and Escalators Act, 2024, has been enacted. This legislation aims to ensure the safe functioning of these vertical transportation systems, vital in both public and private premises.
Important Update: Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund Contribution Rates
In accordance with the recent amendment to the Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund Act 1953 by Maharashtra Act No. 25 dated March 18, 2024, all establishments that come under its purview are hereby notified of revised contribution rates effective June 2024.
Unlocking Efficiency: The Digital Transformation of Warehouse Receipts
In a significant move towards modernization, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution has introduced amendments to the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Registration of Warehouses Rules, 2017.
NMC Makes ABHA ID Mandatory for Patient Registration in Medical Colleges
The NMC has stressed that ABHA ID registration is crucial for NMC’s decision on the prospects of a college and its assessment for the academic year 2025-26 onwards. The NMC also clarifies that no patient will be denied treatment due to lack of an ABHA ID.
FSSAI Issues Updated List of Recognized Laboratories for Food Analysis
The list specifies a total of 206 FSSAI Notified NABL Accredited Food Testing Laboratories with valid accreditation. Additionally the list also specifies, 33 FSSAI notified laboratories whose NABL accreditation validity has expired or are under suspension or under process of denotification or have shifted premise without Integrated assessment. The continual validity of these laboratories is also dependent on compliance with FSSAI’s guidelines and directives.
FSSAI Extends Re-operationalization Of Food Safety Standards (Labelling and Display) Amendment Regulations 2022
FSSAI has re-operationalized the provisions of these draft amendment regulations with effect from January 01, 2024. The draft amendment regulations contemplate labelling requirements of the non-retail container, minimally processed food, tolerance limit, warning statement related to pan masala, etc.
FSSAI Extends Operationalization of Food Safety and Standards Nutraceuticals Regulations, 2022
The FSSAI has re-operationalised the FSS Nutraceuticals Regulations, 2022 and the direction permitting the use of certain additives and enzymes in health supplements from January 1, 2024. It has also decided to permit the use of additives and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Table as per Codex in all categories and across all formats.
