2023

Posted on September 11, 2023, by Ashwani Maindola, New Delhi In response to the Indian government’s robust commitment to promoting organic food across the nation, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has once again called upon notified laboratories to enhance their organic food testing capabilities. This directive marks the second such call […]

Posted on September 11, 2023, by PIB Delhi In a groundbreaking initiative, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has embarked on a mission aimed at fostering quality consciousness across India, beginning at the grassroots level. With the objective of ensuring the effective implementation of government programs and schemes in rural areas, BIS has initiated a

Posted on September 11, 2023, by PIB Delhi In a groundbreaking initiative, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has embarked on a mission aimed at fostering quality consciousness across India, beginning at the grassroots level. With the objective of ensuring the effective implementation of government programs and schemes in rural areas, BIS has initiated a

The G20 Summit of 2023, a pivotal gathering of world leaders, concluded with significant developments, discussions, and a touch of controversy. Here are the highlights from this year’s summit: Passing of the Gavel: Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India handed over the leadership reins of the G20 Summit to Brazil’s President Lula as the event

In the ever-evolving world of lighting technology, LED panel lights have emerged as the shining star. Rapidly gaining popularity in both offices and homes, these energy-efficient luminaries are transforming the lighting landscape. According to the latest market data, the global LED panel light market, valued at US$ 22.1 billion in 2022, is poised to ascend

The Indian government has taken a significant step in ensuring the authenticity and purity of gold jewelry and artifacts by launching the third phase of mandatory hallmarking. This move, as per the Hallmarking of Gold Jewelry and Gold Artifacts (Amendment) Order of 2022, came into effect on September 8, 2023. As announced by the Ministry

In a groundbreaking achievement, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) announced the successful facilitation of India’s inaugural jewelry exports through courier services, originating from the nation’s financial capital. This milestone represents a significant leap forward in streamlining international trade, with far-reaching implications for industry growth, particularly in the burgeoning e-commerce segment, as stated

Introduction In a recent development, the Indian government has taken a significant step in ensuring the authenticity and quality of gold jewelry by expanding the scope of mandatory gold hallmarking. The Department of Consumer Affairs, under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, has officially added 56 new districts to the existing network

Introduction In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of the Union government, dismissing two petitions filed by the Surgical Manufacturers and Traders Association (SMTA). The SMTA had sought to quash two key notifications issued by the government, including one that classified all medical devices as drugs. The court’s decision, rendered

India’s commitment to reducing emissions intensity and achieving net-zero status by 2070 presents a monumental challenge and an equally significant opportunity. A critical player in this endeavor is the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, which forms the backbone of India’s economy, contributing nearly 30% of its GDP. However, this sector also accounts for