Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution releases clarifications/FAQs on the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has released clarifications/ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) […]
FSSAI compliance with the existing labelling provisions of Coffee-Chicory mixtures; strict action to be taken against violators
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, vide Order dated 11th November, 2021 (summarized in the trail mail) specified labelling requirements of […]
Submission status of BIS certificate through FoSCoS portal to be reviewed by Food Safety Commissioners; non-compliance may lead to cancellation/ suspension of license; applicable to manufacturers of Packaged Drinking Water and Mineral Water
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has written to Food Safety Commissioners/ Authorities in States and Union Territories directing […]
FSSAI to Introduce Health Star Rating in India
When you go to a mall and buy a particular food item off the shelf, the first question which strikes your mind […]
Amendments underway to Chartered Accountants Act, Cost and Works Accountants Act and Company Secretaries Act; provisions yet to gain effect
Ministry of Law and Justice (“Ministry”) issues the Chartered Accountants, the Cost and Works Accountants and the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 2022 […]
International Workers (from countries which do not have the Social Security Agreement with India) allowed to withdraw their EPF accumulation after attaining 58 years, subject to ceasing employment of EPF covered establishment
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization has issued a clarification regarding final withdrawal of provident fund (“PF”) by International Workers under the Employees’ […]
Public comments invited on draft Indian Boiler Regulations, 2022 by 23rd May, 2022; draft Regulations propose to supersede the Indian Boiler Regulations, 1950
Ministry of Commerce and Industry has proposed the draft Indian Boiler Regulations, 2022 (“Draft Regulation”) which are aimed at superseding the Indian […]
NPCI issues information on compliance timeline for international acceptance using UPI (UPI Global); All members/PSPs/TPAPs have to enable UPI global latest by 30th September, 2022
The National Payments Corporation of India (“NPCI”) has issued a notification on compliance timeline for international acceptance using UPI (UPI Global). Background: […]
EPFO issues detailed Action Plan for Field Offices with a view to improve performance in declaration of Contractors and Principal Employers in its unified portal
In continuation to what we reported earlier, an additional functionality has been added on the Unified Portal through which a contractor establishment […]
West Bengal Govt. extends the last date of e-filing return of Professional Tax in Form III till 31st May, 2022; submission in paper form to be done by 7th June, 2022
The Directorate of Commercial Taxes, Government of West Bengal has extended the date of filing return in Form-III under the West Bengal […]
MCA revises timeline for complying with new reporting requirement for companies required to fulfil CSR obligations for FY 2020-2021 and use accounting software for maintaining their books of account
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) had introduced filing under Form CSR-2 to be completed by 31st March, 2022 for the financial […]
MCA amends Management and Administration Rules; restricts member related info. such as address, e-mail id, UIN, PAN No. from being disclosed during inspection/or taking extracts
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) has recently amended the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, which in effect restricts the following information […]