Government Notifies Import Policy Amendment for Key Antibiotics
by Mahek Sancheti on 2026-02-12
The Central Government has amended the import policy for important antibiotic raw materials and drugs. The amendment covers Penicillins and its salts, Amoxicillin and its salts, and 6-APA. These products fall under ITC (HS) Codes 29411010, 29411030, and 29411050 of Chapter 29 of ITC (HS), 2022
DGFT Adds 20 Countries for Mandatory Halal Meat Certification
by Mahek Sancheti on 2026-02-12
On February 9, 2026, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) announced an important development regarding Halal certification by adding 20 countries to its special list.
BIS Extends Fee Concessions for MSMEs and Startups
by Parul Bohral on 2026-01-29
BIS plans to extend certification fee concessions for MSMEs and startups for three more years, supporting affordable compliance and quality-led manufacturing growth.
Government Shifts Polypropylene Quality Control Deadline to October 2025
by Mahek Sancheti on 2025-08-12
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has issued the Polypropylene (PP) Materials for Moulding and Extrusion (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025, which was published on June 23, 2025.
BIS Notifies Establishment of New Indian Standards under 2018 Rules
by Parul Bohral on 2025-06-10
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has officially notified the establishment of numerous Indian standards under sub-rule (1) of Rule 15 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018.
From Aerospace to Plastics: BIS Announces Sweeping Updates to Standards for Critical Industries
by Mahek Sancheti on 2025-05-19
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Department of Consumer Affairs has recently issued a series of notifications regarding the withdrawal and establishment of Indian standards.