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FSSAI approves amendments in regulations to do away with Agmark, BIS certification for food products

It is reported that the Food Safety And Security and Specification Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced that on Monday several modifications to the laws governing food safety and security were approved for doing eliminate Bureau of Indian Criteria (BIS) or Agmark accreditations in the field of food items. Based on the concept that follows “One

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Interim Budget 2024: Plans to boost EV ecosystem with a focus on manufacturing, charging, and e-bus adoption

As FM Nirmala Sitharaman stated in her Interim Budget Speech, the federal government will undoubtedly broaden and improve the EV eco-system by supporting production and charging facilities. She also mentioned that this support would create entrepreneurial opportunities for a variety of vendors who will be able to produce and supply these EV charger terminals.The finance minister

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Two Goa firms get closure notice over plastic waste rules

Two business establishments in Goa were issued a “show reason” notification by the Central Pollution Control Board for non-compliance with the Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016. The CPCB issued a notice to notice of show cause to 688 companies located in India and two of them were in Goa. The entities received notice of the steps

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Standardization enters engg curriculum as GTU, BIS sign deal

In the MoU signed between GTU and BIS this week, GTU states that it will introduce standardization topics to academics. The Bureau will supply all inputs needed to create teaching modules on the concept of standardization and conformity assessment.A signed agreement with the Bureau of Indian Standards will see that the Gujarat Technological University (GTU), in

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CDSCO declares around 7.7% of drug samples tested in December as NSQ drugs

Based on official statistics, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) revealed in December 2023 that approximately 7.7 percent of the drug samples it assessed were classified as being of inferior quality (NSQ). Nevertheless, no samples were identified as counterfeit or incorrectly labeled. As per the monthly drug alert from CDSCO, about 78 out of

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FSSAI Warns Against Using Newspapers for Wrapping, Storing Food; Here’s Why

Intro: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a crucial warning to both food vendors and consumers, urging them to immediately cease the use of newspapers for packaging, serving, and storing food items. This stern directive is based on growing concerns about foodborne illnesses linked to the ink found in newspapers.

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Trina Solar’s Cutting-Edge N-Type Solar Modules Receive BIS Certification

In a significant development, Trina Solar has proudly announced the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for its latest n-type solar modules, namely the Vertex N NEG21C.20 and Vertex N NEG19RC.20, marking a crucial milestone in the company’s renewable energy endeavors in India. Gaurav Mathur, Director of Trina Solar India, emphasized the strategic alignment of

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Footwear Manufacturers in Indore Seek BIS Exemption: Impact and Concerns

In a recent development, footwear manufacturers in Indore have come together to stage a protest, demanding exemption from the mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for footwear. Their concerns primarily revolve around the potential economic impact and feasibility of these standards. The protesting manufacturers have appealed to the government to exclude specific categories of

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