Final Opportunity: Complete NATS 1.0 Tasks by March 31, 2025
BOPT – Ensure all pending RoP uploads and CoP downloads are completed on NATS 1.0 before March 31, 2025, as the portal will permanently close after this date.
BIS Cracks Down on E-Commerce for Non-Certified Products
BIS raids Amazon, Flipkart for selling non-certified products. E-commerce platforms urged to ensure consumer safety by listing only BIS-certified goods.
AI to enhance user experience of Aadhaar services
Introduction of AI-powered voice-based interactions to cater to resident-centric use cases, allowing Aadhaar number holders to engage with services seamlessly.
NPPA Fixes Retail Price for Cilnidipine & Telmisartan Tablets
Each film coated Cilnidipine & Telmisartan Tablet shall bear the retail price of Rs. 14.15. This price applies to tablets manufactured by M/s Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and marketed by M/s Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited.
NPPA Revises Ceiling Prices of Azithromycin & Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid
Manufacturers selling these formulations (branded or generic) above the revised ceiling price (plus applicable GST) must immediately revise their prices downwards to comply. Retailers and dealers must prominently display the price list provided by the manufacturer.
Drug Price Display Mandatory for Online and On-Site Pharmacies
Online pharmacies operating through websites, portals, mobile apps, e-commerce platforms, or any other online mode are equally obligated to display the current price list of drugs as brick-and-mortar stores.
Government Streamlines Implementation of Packaged Commodities Rules
Amendments to labeling provisions will now take effect on either January 1st or July 1st of each year. A minimum transition period of 180 days from the date of notification will be provided for all amendments. In extraordinary or exceptional situations, case-by-case decisions regarding implementation may be made.
India Aims for 10,000 GI Tags by 2030
Stressing the importance of better branding for GI products, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry urged for collaboration with regulatory bodies like the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to ensure superior quality and authenticity.
TRAI measures to ensure Message Traceability for safe SMS service
With effect from 11th December 2024, any traffic (messages) where the chain of Telemarketers is not defined or does not match with pre-defined chain shall be rejected.
A one-day workshop was conducted for members of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, covering diverse aspects related to the budget session process
A single-day seminar focusing on fiscal matters was collaboratively arranged by the Gujarat Legislative Assembly and the School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) for its constituents. Centered on the theme “Empowering Genuine Leaders to Enhance Public Welfare,” the workshop, conducted at the Legislative Assembly premises, was officially commenced by Gujarat Legislative Assembly Speaker, Chief Minister of Gujarat and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs.
