FSSAI updates risk-based inspection policy to include packaged drinking water and mineral water as ‘high-risk foods category’
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has categorized “Packaged Drinking Water and Mineral Water” under “High Risk Food Categories” […]
Enhanced fines for violations under Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 effective 10th December, 2024: Centre confirms implementation date for amendments under Jan Vishwas Act
Pursuant to the Update reported earlier on Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act 2023 (please refer to e-mails in trail for details), […]
Public comments invited on draft Environment Protection (Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging made from paper, glass and metal as well as sanitary products) Rules, 2024 till 4th February 2025
With a view to o introduce Extended Producer Responsibility (“EPR”) for ensuring environmentally sound management of post-consumer paper including paper board, glass […]
CAQM revokes actions under Stages III and IV of revised GRAP in Delhi-NCR region with immediate effect; actions under Stages I and II to continue
In continuation to what we reported earlier (please refer to e-mails in trail), the Commission for Air Quality Management (“CAQM”) in Delhi-NCR […]
Centre notifies comprehensive telecom cybersecurity rules mandating risk assessment, security audits and incident reporting for all telecom operators
The Department of Telecommunication has notified the Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024, effective immediately. These Rules aim to provide enhanced cyber […]
SEBI removes requirement to deposit 1% of the issue size for public subscription by Issuers
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has removed the requirement to deposit 1% of the issue size available for public […]
Ministry of Labour & Employment directs EPFO to ensure employers complete UAN Activation for employees using Aadhaar-based OTP by 30.11.2024
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has directed the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (“EPFO”) to ensure employers complete the Universal Account Number […]
FSSAI mandates PAN integration for new and renewed licenses for Food Business Operators through FoSCoS portal
Pursuant to DPIIT’s recommendation to use PAN as a business identity, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has directed […]
MoEFCC exempts various industries falling under white category from obtaining prior permissions of state pollution control boards or pollution control committees for establishing industrial plant
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has revised the list of industrial plants falling under the white category of industrial […]
All corporate offices and private institutions in Gurugram advised to facilitate work from home till further notice as CAQM implements Stage IV GRAP actions to tackle Severe+ Air Quality
The District Administration, Gurugram has advised all corporate offices and private institutions in the District to guide their employees to Work from […]
Labour Ministry raises insurance cap and maximum assurance benefits for beneficiaries of deceased employee under Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance (Second Amendment) Scheme, 2024
Ministry of Labour has notified the Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance (Second Amendment) Scheme 2024 (“Amendment Scheme”) to further amend the Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance […]
FSSAI directs FBOs to submit pre-approval self-certification before printing, airing and displaying digital advertisement
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has issued an Advisory directing all food business operators (“FBOs”) to comply with […]