FSSAI extends timeline for mandatory compliance with labelling norms for milk and milk products till 31st December, 2022
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) in an earlier Gazette Notification dated 27th December, 2021 notified the Food Safety […]
PPI Master Direction does not permit loading of PPIs from credit lines, clarifies RBI; non-compliance may attract penal action under the PSS Act, 2007
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in a recent clarification w.r.t. Paragraph 7.5 of the Master Direction on PPI (“PPI-MD), states that […]
Ministry of Mines proposes amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957; invites comments or suggestions from stakeholders by 25th June, 2022
The Ministry of Mines has proposed amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 with a view to bring […]
Public comments invited on the draft CEA (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2022 till 28th July, 2022
The Central Electricity Authority (“CEA”) has published the draft of the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, […]
Broadcasting Ministry issues advisory for print and electronic media to refrain from publishing advertisements of online betting platforms owing to significant financial and socio-economic risks for consumers
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory for print, electronic and digital media to refrain from advertising online betting platforms. […]
Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements notified; prohibits surrogate advertisements; regulates bait, free claims and children-targeted advertisements; applicable to manufacturers/ service providers advertising goods and service
The Central Consumer Protection Authority has notified the Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements for Misleading Advertisements, 2022 (Guidelines). The […]
Ministry of Consumer Affairs directs food business e-commerce operators to share details of existing grievance redressal framework and proposed improvements thereof by 28th June, 2022
Department of Consumer Affairs has directed major e-commerce food business operators (FBOs) like Swiggy and Zomato to furnish their current framework and […]
RBI sets up Committee to review Customer Service Standards in RBI Regulated Entities; aims to assess adequacy of customer service regulations and improve customer service
The Reserve Bank of India has informed that it has constituted Committee for Review of Customer Service Standards in RBI Regulated Entities. […]
All banks, ATM networks and WLAOs may provide the option of ICCW at their ATMs; informs RBI
The Reserve Bank of India has issued information with respect to “Interoperable Card-less Cash Withdrawal (ICCW) at ATMs” with reference to paragraph […]
RBI notifies Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Variation Margin) Directions, 2022; effective from 1st December, 2022
Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) has issued Notification No. FMRD.DIRD.03/14.01.023/2022-23 to notify the Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Variation Margin) […]
Karnataka Health Department issues preventive and control measures in the State owing to gradual increase in COVID-19 cases; owners of offices and industrial establishments to ensure mask usage and permit entry subject to wearing face masks
In view of the gradual increase in COVID-19 cases over the last ten days, Health Department of Karnataka (“Government”) has issued preventive […]
Power Ministry notifies Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022; aimed at promoting generation, purchase and consumption of green energy including energy from Waste-to-Energy plant
The Power Ministry has notified the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022 under the Electricity Act, 2003 […]