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Schedule M is a part of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 1945, and lays down the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in India.

The Mineral Conservation and Development (Amendment) Rules, 2026, which modify some of the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017, have been announced by the Central Government in …

The Ecomark is the government certification eco-label in India that helps in recognizing products that are environmentally safe. It is hoped that the recommended amendments will help India s…

Applications for approval to import a medical Device into India are authorized by the Central Drugs Standards Control Organization (CDSCO). According to the guidelines outlined in the Medica…

CDSCO regulations include four main types of licenses - the Manufacturing License, Import License, Test License, and Loan License. Each license plays a specific role in India's regulatory la…

An ISO 13485 Certificate serves as the vital backbone for a trusted Medical Device QMS (Quality Management System). This global benchmark ensures that every surgical tool or machine remains …

An FSSAI License is a mandatory food safety certification that gives companies a 14-digit identification number via the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) website.

In June 2026, SEBI released the SEBI Master Circular for AIFs 2026. This one document replaced all old rules. It now serves as the single compliance guide for Alternative Investment Fund reg…

CDSCO registration is the obligatory process through which Indian as well as foreign drug, medical device, or cosmetic firms are entitled to market their drug, medical device, or cosmetic in…

The CDSCO online portal has simplified the process of applying for various regulatory approvals related to drugs medical devices, cosmetics, and imports in India.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways established the Merchant Shipping (Seafarers Welfare Board and Levy of Fees) Rules, 2026. These regulations reinforce the shipowners' complianc…

A factory license is a formal government authorization that permits an industrial or manufacturing facility to operate lawfully. It ensures that the plant complies with all significant worke…

ONDLS stands for the Online National Drugs Licensing System. It is a web-based governance platform designed to digitize the issuance and management of drug and cosmetic licenses across India…

The revised guidelines establish a standardized methodology for the collection, testing, monitoring, and reporting of samples by Drug Inspectors. The framework applies to drugs, cosmetics, a…

A barcode is a one-of-a-kind code composed of numbers, along with a specific pattern of stripes that represents a particular product.

The Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released a critical draft amendment to the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2019 and the Island Coastal Regul…

CPCB issued this RFP to invite eligible expert institutions to prepare the study in two months after receiving it. The result will be a detailed guideline document that includes provisions r…

The regulatory framework governing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India has taken a major technological and market-driven leap forward. In alignment with the national vision of Vik…

India's electric vehicle market is growing very fast. This growth is also increasing battery waste nationwide. Old lithium-ion batteries contain valuable metals like lithium, cobalt, nickel,…

The Delhi Government has introduced the Delhi Fire Service (Amendment) Rules, 2025, to strengthen fire safety compliance, improve digital governance, and enhance accountability in fire preve…