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.
Flashlight Quality Control Order 2025 Enforces BIS Standards
MOCI mandates that flashlights comply with IS 2083:2024 standards, with penalties for non-compliance. Timelines vary for different enterprises.
India Moves Towards “One Nation, One Time” with Mandatory Use of Indian Standard Time (IST)
The Indian government is making a move towards standardizing timekeeping across the nation. A new draft legislation, the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2025, proposes to mandate the use of Indian Standard Time (IST) across all sectors.
Government Increases Export Limits for Agarwood and Agar Oil
MOCI issued notification amending the export policy for Agarwood (Aquilaria Malaccensis)Chips & Powder & Agar Oil obtained from artificially propagated sources
MOCI Electrical Appliances QCO for Domestic Water Heating
MOCI issued the Electrical Appliances for Domestic Water Heating (Quality Control) Order, 2025 under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Amendments to Refrigerating Appliances Quality Control Order
MoCI issued Refrigerating Appliances (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025, which amends the existing Refrigerating Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2020 .
Plastic Waste Management Rules 2025 – Labelling & Penalties
MoEF&CC issued the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2025, making significant updates to the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 .
New Legal Metrology Rules for Radar Speed Measurement Equipment
The Indian government has introduced new rules under the Legal Metrology (General) Amendment Rules, 2025, specifically addressing the use of radar equipment for measuring vehicle speed. These rules, set to come into force on July 1, 2025, aim to standardize the operation, construction, and testing of radar speed measurement devices used for traffic enforcement.
New Extension of Minimum Import Price on Synthetic Knitted Fabrics
DGFT has announced an extension of the Minimum Import Price (MIP) condition on specific synthetic knitted fabrics for a further three months, until March 31, 2025.
Bureau of Indian Standards Withdraws Two Key Indian Standards
BIS announced the cancellation and withdrawal of two important Indian standards, effective from 9th December 2024.
