FSSAI Makes PAN Mandatory for Food Business Licenses and Registrations
All new applications for FSSAI licenses and registrations, as well as renewals and modifications, must include the PAN number of the FBO. This is effective from October 22, 2024. Existing FBOs whose renewal or modification is not imminent are required to update their PAN details on the FoSCOS portal as soon as possible.
Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Firm and Dispatchable Power from Grid Connected Renewable Energy Power Projects with Energy Storage Systems
The guidelines specifically focus on the procurement of firm and dispatchable power from grid-connected RE power projects. The scope of these guidelines extends to the long-term procurement of firm and dispatchable power by Procurers, such as DISCOMs, from Renewable Power Projects through competitive bidding.
Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023
These regulations set forth new guidelines for medical institutions and deemed universities to improve the quality of undergraduate medical education and ensure the overall welfare of students. The regulations aim to create a comprehensive and competent curriculum, promote competency-based medical education, encourage self-directed learning, and maintain high ethical standards.
NMC requests submission of Compliance Report on Anti-Ragging Measures, Incidents and Action Taken
Medical colleges/ institutes are required to comply with the Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging in Medical Colleges and Institutions Regulations, 2021 and submit the compliance report to the NMC by 30th June, 2023.
Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2023
The Amendment Rules aim to minimize environmental pollution and promote sustainable practices within the CPC industry. They set out more stringent standards for the operation of Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) units.
MCA introduces Changes in Filing Requirements in Companies (Accounts) Second Amendment Rules, 2023
Under the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a new provision has been inserted requiring companies to file Form CSR-2 separately for the financial year 2022-2023. This filing must be completed on or before the 31st of March, 2024.
Proposed Amendments to Cosmetics Rules 2020: Strengthening Regulations
On 15th May 2023, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare proposed amendments to the Cosmetics Rules 2020. These changes aim to enhance labeling clarity, streamline regulatory authorities, strengthen testing and analysis, reinforce record-keeping obligations, empower inspection authorities, and address licensing and labeling requirements. The amendments seek to bolster consumer safety and regulatory compliance in the cosmetics industry
SEBI Modifies Guidelines for contribution to IPF and Investor Services Fund
SEBI’s circular dated 30 Maymodifies guidelines for Investor Protection Fund (IPF) and Investor Services Fund (ISF). It establishes separate trusts for IPF and ISF, specifies contributions from stock exchanges and depositories, outlines fund utilization and deployment, and mandates disclosures. The changes aim to enhance investor protection and improve fund management in India’s securities market.
