Supplement to the Indian Veterinary Practitioners Register, 2022

The publication of the “Supplement to Indian Veterinary Practitioners Register, 2022” in the Gazette of India is a noteworthy step towards promoting the welfare of animals and ensuring that only qualified and registered veterinary practitioners are engaged in the care and treatment of animals in the country.

NMC hosts Meeting to address Healthcare Challenges with SMCs

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a press release on its virtual meeting with State Medical Councils (SMCs) on 9th October, 2023. The press release was issued on 9th October, 2023. The discussion revolved around the following issues:

Online filling of Information relating to Admissions in Medical Colleges

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a reminder to all medical colleges and institutions across India, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, and the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) based selection process as stipulated in the Graduate Medical Education Regulation, 2023 for MBBS admissions in the upcoming […]

Insecticides (Prohibition) Order, 2023

The Insecticides (Prohibition) Order, 2023, seeks to ensure responsible and safe use of insecticides while protecting both public health and the environment. The order underscores the importance of adhering to regulations in the agricultural sector and aims to prevent the misuse or overuse of certain insecticides that may have adverse effects on human health and the ecosystem.

Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) (Tenth Amendment) Order, 2023

The Amendment Order is now permitting the import of specified plant species from Nigeria, Netherlands, Spain and Hungary However, such import shall comply with the additional declarations that are required to be incorporated into Phytosanitary Certificate and shall also comply with special conditions as may be applicable.

BIS introduces Standards for several Plant Products used in Traditional Medicine

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced 33 standards for plant products used in traditional medicine. Additionally, BIS has also introduced a new standard, for smart transportation, i.e. IS 18311 : 2023 Smart Community Infrastructures — Smart Transportation for Rapid Transit in and Between Large City Zones and their Surrounding Areas — Guidelines.