Guidelines for Recycling of Waste Batteries (Lead Acid and Lithium-ion)
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Battery Waste Management (BWM) Rules, 2022 on 22nd August 2022, along with amendments thereof, applicable to producers, dealers, consumers, and entities involved in collection, segregation, transportation, refurbishment, and recycling of waste batteries across chemistries.
Guidelines for Collection, Handling, Storage, and Transportation of Waste Batteries
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Battery Waste Management (BWM) Rules, 2022 on 22nd August 2022, along with amendments thereof
Guidance Document on Medical Device Software under MDR-2017
Pursuant to Gazette Notification S.O. 648(E) dated 11.02.2020 issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, all medical devices are regulated under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Medical Devices Rules, 2017.
Clarification on Jurisdiction for Compounding of Offences Applications
It has been observed that applications for compounding of offences under Rule 4 of the Drugs and Cosmetics (Compounding of Offences) Rules, 2025 are being submitted before the Central Compounding Authority even in cases where the offence falls within the jurisdiction of the State Drug Control Administration.
Prohibition of Manufacture, Sale or Distribution of 16 Fixed Dose Combinations
Sixteen fixed dose combinations (FDCs) were examined by an Expert Committee in 2021, which found the available data did not support their rationality and considered each irrational.
FSSAI Direction on Labelling of Coffee-Chicory Mixture
Reference is made to the Food Safety Standards (Labelling and Display) First Amendment Regulations, 2025 dated 8th August 2025, which specified 1st July 2026 as the date of enforcement for mandatory declaration of Coffee-Chicory Mixture on the front of package.
Andhra Pradesh Notifies Rules under Three Labour Codes, 2026
Government of Andhra Pradesh issued the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026, Code on Wages (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026, and Code on Social Security (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 for implementation of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Wages, 2019, and the Code on Social Security, 2020 in the State.
DGMS Specifies Forms for Initial and Periodical Medical Examination Notices under OSHWC Rules, 2026
Directorate General of Mines Safety, Ministry of Labour and Employment, issued two notifications specifying the forms of notice to be used for initial medical examination and periodical medical examination under Rule 111 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Central) Rules, 2026.
MoEFCC Revises White Category Sectors under Air and Water Pollution Control Notifications
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in consultation with the Central Pollution Control Board, issued amendments to notifications G.S.R. 702(E) dated November 12, 2024 and G.S.R. 703(E) dated November 12, 2024.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Notifies Four Merchant Shipping Rules, 2026
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways issued four notifications under the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025.
