Karnataka Factories (Safety Audit) Rules, 2024 notified; introduces pre-implementation risk assessments for process changes in manufacturing
the Government of Karnataka has notified the Karnataka Factories (Safety Audit) Rules, 2024 (“Rules”) as a framework for occupational safety and health […]
FSSAI invites comments on draft Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Amendment Regulations, 2025 by 20th April 2025
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has published the draft Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Amendment Regulations, […]
Public comments invited on draft Drugs (Amendment) Rules till 21st March 2025; proposes QR Code labelling and risk-based drug inspections
The Ministry of Ayush has published the draft Drugs (Amendment) Rules, 2025 (“Draft Amendment”), proposing amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945 for […]
CDSCO launches SUGAM portal module for cosmetic variant approvals: mandates online submissions for manufacturers and importers from 22nd February, 2025
In line with the implementation of e-governance, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (“CDSCO”) receives various applications for the registration and import […]
Kerala overhauls centralized inspection system for factories (KCIS portal): proposes to streamline compliance and enhance transparency in industrial and labour law monitoring
The Labour Department of Kerala (“Department”) has revised the Kerala Centralized Inspection System (“KCIS”) as part of Business Reform Action Plan 2018-19 […]
Public comments invited on draft Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2025 by 12th March, 2025
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has published the Draft Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2025 (“Draft Amendment”) with a view to […]
MeitY notifies Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Amendment Rules, 2025; introduces streamlined application and approval for private sector use of Aadhar for authentication
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) has notified the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Amendment Rules, […]
Health Ministry extends Schedule M compliance deadline for small and medium manufacturers with turnover below Rs. 250 crores to 31st December 2025
The Ministry of Health has issued an amendment to Schedule M, granting small and medium scale manufacturers the opportunity to extend their […]
Public comments invited on draft standardized IVD performance evaluation protocol by ICMR and CDSCO till 15th March, 2025
The Indian Council of Medical Research (“IMCR”) and the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (“CDSCO”) have collaborated to develop standard evaluation protocols […]
RBI issues revised framework for imposing monetary penalty and compounding of offences under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
The Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) has issued a revised framework for imposing monetary penalty and compounding of offences under the Payment […]
RBI modifies HFC Directions; extends applicability of instructions w.r.t “Raising Money through Private Placement by NBFCs” under the SBR Directions, 2023 to HFCs
The Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) has issued the following modifications to the Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Housing Finance […]
MeitY invites public comments on AI Governance Guidelines; recommends comprehensive framework to tackle cybersecurity, deepfakes, bias and IP challenges in India’s emerging AI ecosystem
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has invited public comments on the Subcommittee’s report on the Development of AI Governance […]