Introduction: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), operating under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is set to host a meeting with international food regulators, including representatives from G20 countries, on July 20-21. The objective of the meeting is to enhance the global food safety system and regulatory framework throughout […]

Introduction: Ms. Leena Nandan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), inaugurated the second batch of the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) Certified ESG Professional: Impact Leader Programme. The event marked a significant step towards building capacity in the field of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. Ms. Nandan

Introduction: In a recent raid conducted by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in Chennai, a shocking discovery was made at the Viva Foods and Beverages Unit in Kodambakkam. A team from the BIS Chennai branch office seized a total of 47 packaged drinking water containers bearing counterfeit ISI marks. This incident has raised concerns

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a national standard body of India. It is responsible for developing, publishing, and enforcing standards for products, services, systems, and processes. BIS certification is a voluntary scheme that helps businesses demonstrate that their products or services meet certain standards. For SMEs, BIS certification can have a number of

Date: July 7, 2023 In a bid to enhance domestic manufacturing and curb the influx of sub-standard goods, the Indian government has taken a significant step by introducing mandatory quality control and safety standards for commonly used household appliances. A senior official announced this development on Thursday, emphasizing the government’s intention to restrict the import

Introduction: In a significant development aimed at improving the quality and safety of commonly used household appliances, the Indian government has decided to introduce mandatory quality control and safety standards. The move is not only aimed at curbing the influx of sub-standard goods, particularly from countries like China, but also at bolstering domestic manufacturing. This

Introduction: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recently organized the second batch of the Capsule Course on the National Electrical Code of India 2023. The course, held at the National Institute of Training for Standardization (NITS) in Noida from July 5-6, 2023, focused on enhancing participants’ understanding of electrical safety and the regulations set forth

Introduction: In a bid to combat the mounting textile waste problem and strengthen the used textile market within the European Union (EU), the European Commission has introduced a groundbreaking proposal. With a focus on holding producers accountable for the entire lifecycle of textile products, the initiative aims to encourage waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. This

Date: July 7, 2023 Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) in Madhya Pradesh, India, has become the first urban body in the country to receive Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) credit for its commendable efforts in recycling banned single-use plastic items. Indore has successfully implemented a complete ban on such items within the city, and as a result,

A report released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recommends that India take significant measures to enhance the international usage of its currency, the Indian Rupee (INR). The report suggests including Indian debt in global bond indexes, permitting offshore banking services in INR, and reviewing taxes on masala bonds, among other initiatives. The report