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Extension Announced for Compliance with Revised Schedule M of Drugs Rules, 1945

The Ministry of Health.....

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced a proposed extension for small and medium drug manufacturers to comply with the revised Schedule M of the Drugs Rules, 1945. The amendment, introduced in December 2023, outlines new guidelines titled “GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES AND REQUIREMENTS OF PREMISES, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS.” In response to manufacturer concerns, the Government has decided to extend the compliance deadline, providing additional time for adherence to the updated standards. The revised compliance deadline will be effective from January 4, 2025.

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FSSAI Issues Notification for Quarterly Submission of Rejected and Expired Food Items Data

The Food Safety and Standards.....

<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";' id="isPasted"><span style='font-family: Cambria, "serif"; font-size: 18px;'>The <strong><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-weight:normal;'>Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)</span></strong> has issued a notification mandating the <strong><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-weight:normal;'>quarterly submission of data on rejected and expired food items</span></strong><strong>,</strong> along with details of actions taken for their <strong><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-weight:normal;'>disposal or auctioning</span></strong><strong>.</strong></span></p> <p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";'><span style='font-family: Cambria, "serif"; font-size: 18px;'>Food Business Operators (FBOs) are advised to compile and maintain accurate records to ensure timely submission once this provision is activated on the <strong><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-weight:normal;'>FoSCoS portal</span></strong><strong>.</strong></span></p> <p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";'><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif";'><span style="font-size: 18px;">This requirement will be effective from <strong><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-weight:normal;'>December 16, 2024</span></strong></span><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">.</span></strong></span></p>

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PESO Issues Notification on Phasing-Out of Electrical Detonators

The Petroleum and Explosives.....

<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";line-height:normal;' id="isPasted"><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: Cambria, "serif";'>The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) has issued a notification advising manufacturers to align their production processes with the phasing-out target for electrical detonators by March 2025.</span></p> <p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";line-height:normal;'><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: Cambria, "serif";'>Effective April 1, 2025, the manufacture, possession, and import of electrical detonators will be completely banned throughout the country.</span></p> <p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";line-height:normal;'><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: Cambria, "serif";'>Manufacturers are urged to comply with this directive to avoid legal repercussions and ensure a smooth transition away from the use of electrical detonators.</span></p>

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Present Compliance Focus for Your Attention

1.Is Your Organization POSH Compliant?

<p style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";margin-top:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;' id="isPasted"><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: Cambria, "serif";'>Non-compliance can cost you <strong><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif";'>penalties</span></strong> and even legal notices! Ensure your workplace is <strong><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif";'>safe, legally compliant, and audit-ready</span></strong> by addressing these critical checkpoints:</span></p> <p style='margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 20px; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;'><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", "sans-serif";'>&nbsp;✅</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: Cambria, "serif";'>&nbsp;<strong><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif";'>POSH Committee</span></strong> &ndash; Have you constituted an Internal Committee (IC)?&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", "sans-serif";'>✅</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: Cambria, "serif";'>&nbsp;<strong><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif";'>External Members</span></strong> &ndash; Does your IC include an external expert?&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", "sans-serif";'>✅</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: Cambria, "serif";'>&nbsp;<strong><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif";'>Training &amp; Awareness</span></strong> &ndash; Are you conducting&nbsp;<span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif";'>regular</span> POSH training for ICC members, senior management &amp; employees?&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", "sans-serif";'>✅</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: Cambria, "serif";'>&nbsp;<strong><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif";'>Annual Compliance</span></strong> &ndash; Do you submit your POSH annual report to the Jurisdictional District Collector&rsquo;s Office?&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", "sans-serif";'>✅</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: Cambria, "serif";'>&nbsp;<strong><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif";'>Legal Registration</span></strong> &ndash; Is your POSH committee officially registered?&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", "sans-serif";'>✅</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: Cambria, "serif";'>&nbsp;<strong><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif";'>Investigation Process</span></strong> &ndash; Are you well-versed with the legal procedure for handling POSH complaints?</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><span style='font-family: Cambria, "serif";'>Don&rsquo;t risk penalties &amp; reputational damage.</span></strong></span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: Cambria, "serif";'>&nbsp;Stay ahead in compliance&mdash;act now!<br></span></p>

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2.Is Your Organization EPR Compliant?

<p style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";margin-top:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;' id="isPasted"><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: Cambria, "serif";'>Non-compliance with EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) regulations can lead to hefty penalties and legal consequences! Ensure your business meets all compliance requirements and is audit-ready by addressing these critical checkpoints:<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", "sans-serif";'>✅</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: Cambria, "serif";'>&nbsp;<strong>EPR Registration</strong> &ndash; Have you obtained mandatory EPR registration from the relevant pollution control authority?<br>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", "sans-serif";'>✅</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: Cambria, "serif";'>&nbsp;<strong>Category Classification</strong> &ndash; Is your business classified correctly under EPR guidelines (Plastic Waste, E-Waste, Battery Waste, etc.)?<br>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", "sans-serif";'>✅</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: Cambria, "serif";'>&nbsp;<strong>Compliance Documentation</strong> &ndash; Are you maintaining proper records of waste collection, recycling, and disposal?<br>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", "sans-serif";'>✅</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: Cambria, "serif";'>&nbsp;<strong>Annual Returns Filing</strong> &ndash; Are you submitting your EPR annual returns and reports to the respective regulatory bodies?<br>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", "sans-serif";'>✅</span><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: Cambria, "serif";'>&nbsp;<strong>Audit &amp; Monitoring</strong> &ndash; Is your organization regularly monitoring and auditing EPR compliance to avoid penalties?</span></p> <p style='margin-right:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";margin-top:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;line-height:normal;'><span style='font-family: Cambria, "serif"; font-size: 18px;'>Ensure full compliance with EPR regulations to safeguard your business from legal risks while promoting environmental responsibility. Need assistance? We&rsquo;re here to help!</span></p>

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3.Important Update: The New Labour Codes Are Here!

<p style='margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; line-height: normal;' id="isPasted"><span style='font-family: Cambria, "serif"; font-size: 18px;'>The Government of India has introduced <strong>four new Labour Codes</strong> that will transform the way businesses manage wages, working hours, social security, and industrial relations. These codes consolidate and replace multiple existing labour laws, bringing&nbsp;<strong>significant changes</strong> to employer obligations and compliance requirements.<br>&nbsp;</span></p> <p style='margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; line-height: normal;'><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif";'>What&rsquo;s Changing?</span></strong></span></p> <p style='margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; line-height: normal;'><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif";'>&nbsp;</span></strong></span></p> <p style='margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; line-height: normal;'><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", "sans-serif"; font-size: 18px;'>&nbsp;✔</span><span style='font-family: Cambria, "serif"; font-size: 18px;'>&nbsp;<strong>Wage Structure &amp; Social Security</strong> &ndash; Revised definition of wages impacting PF, gratuity, and statutory deductions.<br>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", "sans-serif"; font-size: 18px;'>✔</span><span style='font-family: Cambria, "serif"; font-size: 18px;'>&nbsp;<strong>Work Hours &amp; Overtime</strong> &ndash; New regulations on maximum working hours, weekly offs, and overtime payments.<br>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", "sans-serif"; font-size: 18px;'>✔</span><span style='font-family: Cambria, "serif"; font-size: 18px;'>&nbsp;<strong>Employment Terms &amp; Contract Labour</strong> &ndash; Stricter rules for contract workers, gig workers, and fixed-term employment.<br>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", "sans-serif"; font-size: 18px;'>✔</span><span style='font-family: Cambria, "serif"; font-size: 18px;'>&nbsp;<strong>Compliance &amp; Penalties</strong> &ndash; Increased penalties for non-compliance, mandatory filings, and stricter enforcement.<br>&nbsp;</span></p> <p style='margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; line-height: normal;'><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif";'>Is your organization prepared for these changes?</span></strong></span><span style='font-family: Cambria, "serif"; font-size: 18px;'>&nbsp;Stay compliant, avoid legal risks, and ensure smooth business operations under the new Labour Codes.<br>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style='font-size: 18px; font-family: Cambria, "serif";'>Would you like expert assistance in navigating these changes? Contact us today!&nbsp;<br> </span></p>

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4.Is Your Organization Vendor Audit & Compliance Ready?

<p style='margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; line-height: normal;' id="isPasted"><span style='font-family: Cambria, "serif"; font-size: 18px;'>Non-compliance can lead to hefty penalties, legal risks, and reputational damage! Ensure your organization is audit-ready and legally compliant by addressing these critical checkpoints:</span></p> <p style='margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; line-height: normal;'><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", "sans-serif"; font-size: 18px;'>&nbsp;✅</span><span style='font-family: Cambria, "serif"; font-size: 18px;'>&nbsp;<strong>Vendor Due Diligence</strong> &ndash; Have you conducted thorough background checks and risk assessments for all vendors?<br>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", "sans-serif"; font-size: 18px;'>✅</span><span style='font-family: Cambria, "serif"; font-size: 18px;'>&nbsp;<strong>Agreement Compliance</strong> &ndash; Are your vendor contracts aligned with legal and regulatory requirements?<br>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", "sans-serif"; font-size: 18px;'>✅</span><span style='font-family: Cambria, "serif"; font-size: 18px;'>&nbsp;<strong>Regulatory Filings</strong> &ndash; Do you ensure timely submissions of statutory documents and reports?<br>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", "sans-serif"; font-size: 18px;'>✅</span><span style='font-family: Cambria, "serif"; font-size: 18px;'>&nbsp;<strong>On-Site Audits</strong> &ndash; Are regular vendor audits conducted to assess compliance with labour laws and industry standards?<br>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", "sans-serif"; font-size: 18px;'>✅</span><span style='font-family: Cambria, "serif"; font-size: 18px;'>&nbsp;<strong>Corrective Actions</strong> &ndash; Is there a structured process to address and rectify non-compliance issues?<br> </span></p> <p style='margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; line-height: normal;'><span style='font-family: Cambria, "serif"; font-size: 18px;'>Strengthen your compliance framework, mitigate risks, and ensure seamless vendor operations. Stay compliant, stay protected!</span></p>

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