FSSAI launches Food Safety Compliance System portal in Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, and Marathi, along with Hindi and English; aims to improve user experience and accessibility
On 14th November 2023 the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has intimated that the Food Safety Compliance System (“FoSCoS”) […]
SEBI develops framework outlining process for transfer of unclaimed funds from a listed entity to an Escrow Account and the subsequent procedure for investors to claim such amounts; effective 1.03.2024
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) vide Circular SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-RAC-1/P/CIR/2023/176 dated 8th November, 2023 (“Circular”) has standardized the process to be followed […]
With a view towards Ease of Doing Business, Now, FBOs applying for new license/registration or renewal will be able to select the validity period of 1 to 5 years while making applications
In continuation to what we have reported earlier (refer to the trail mail) and further to the partial modification of the FSSAI […]
Now, trespassing/damaging trees in reserved & protected forest areas will lead to enhanced fine and compensation for damage; amendments to Forest Act pursuant to Jan Vishwas (Amend..) Act, 2023 stands notified
Pursuant to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (please refer to the e-mails in trail), the Ministry of Environment, Forest […]
Reporting LLPs must proactively identify their Significant Beneficial Owners (SBO) and obtain declaration(s) from them; Limited Liability Partnership (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules, 2023 stand notified
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“Ministry”) has notified the Limited Liability Partnership (Signification Beneficial Owners) Rules, 2023 (“2023 Rules”). The 2023 Rules […]
Centre mandates training programme for Pest Control Operators exclusively using Glyphosate and its derivatives: notifies list of approved training facilities for Glyphosate usage
The Ministry of Agriculture has notified the Insecticides (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2023, to further amend the Insecticides Rules, 1971. Pest Controllers (using […]
CBIC issued clarification regarding applicability of GST on job work services, reimbursement of electricity charges
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) via Circular No 206/18/2023-GST has issued clarification regarding applicability of Goods and Services Tax […]
RBI rolls out Master Direction on Information Technology Governance, Risk, Controls and Assurance Practices to regulate NBFCs/ CICs etc.; gains effect from 01.04.2024
The Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) has rolled out the “Master Direction – Information Technology Governance, Risk, Controls and Assurance Practices” (“Master […]
MoEFCC notifies amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act, effective 1.12.2023; clarifies the scope of applicability and exempts certain categories of land from the purview of the Act
The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 amending the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 has been given effect from 1st December, 2023. The Ministry […]
Intermediaries may face enhanced fines for data retention breaches from 30.11.2023: MEITY notifies implementation date for amendments to IT Act pursuant to Jan Vishwas Act, 2023
Pursuant to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (please refer to the e-mails in trail), the Ministry of Electronics and […]
FSSAI directs FBOs to specify exact ingredients on labels/accompanying documents in Retail/Non-retail containers for fortified food products in sync with prescribed standards
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has directed Food Business Operators (“FBOs”) to indicate / specify the exact ingredients […]
SC reinforces directions on bursting firecrackers during ensuing festive seasons in India; permits only ‘Green Crackers’ at designated time and places
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India (“SC”) has passed an order dated 7th November 2023 (“Present Order”), in a matter where, direction […]