New regulations on cosmetic applications have been launched in India

India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) announced a major improvement to the registration and import procedure for cosmetics on August 9, 2024. Companies submitting applications through the online portal SUGAM...

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India notifies draft Quality Control Order for K-Acid to WTO.

On 26 July 2024, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) of India has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Quality Control Order (QCO) for K Acid used...

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India extends enforcement dates of Quality Control Orders for Morpholine and 3 other chemicals

India’s Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (DCPC) has extended the enforcement dates of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for morpholine and 3 other chemicals. The notifications were published in the Official Gazette...

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India Notifies WTO of Quality Control Order for H Acid

On 26 July 2024, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) of India notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the Quality Control Order (QCO) for H Acid. The H Acid...

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Indian Government notifies Quality Control Order 2024 for Vinyl Sulphone

On 26 July 2024, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), the statutory body of the Government of India notified the Quality Control Order (QCO) for Vinyl Sulphone to the World...

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India Amends Quality Control Order on Polyester Continuous Filament Fully Drawn Yarn

On 18 July 2024, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) of India published the Polyester Continuous Filament Fully Drawn Yarn (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024 in the Gazette of India. ...

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Bureau of Indian Standards Closes Consultation on Revised Standard for Sodium Chloride.

The Bureau of Indian Standards has recently closed its consultation on a revised standard for sodium chloride used as an analytical reagent. The consultation, which closed on 25 June 2024, outlined...

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India solicits comments for standard on Ultramarine Blue used as a colourant in FCMs and toys

In June 2024, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released the first draft standard on ultramarine blue for use as a colourant in plastics for toys and food contact material. The...

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India: CPCB Launches EPR Portal for Used Oil Management Allows Producers to Register Online

In India, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has launched the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) portal for used oil management, effective from 1 April 2024.  The online portal, mandated by the...

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India publishes new circular on medical devices.

On 16 May 2024, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) issued a notification dated 11 February 2020, which specifies that all medical devices are now categorized under sub-clause (iv)...

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