Posted on

TOP 5 HEALTH LAWS AND POLICY UPDATES

Dear Readers, we are happy to share the most interesting legal and policy updates concerning health industry that we read today. we hope you enjoy reading it.

1. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has amended the Cosmetics Rules, 2020 introducing clearer expiry labelling, redefining terms, updating recordkeeping norms, and empowering authorities to suspend or cancel licences. Notable changes include labelling for exports, new batch record rules, and designation of the Central Cosmetics Laboratory.
Source: short-link.me/1aoFG

2. In order to enhance ease of doing business, India’s central drug authority (CDSCO) has streamlined the process of issuance of Dual Use NOC through Sugam Portal for importing bulk drugs for non-medicinal use. Further to reduce the compliance burden, CDSCO has initiated issue of 1 year NOC, subject to prescribed conditions for such drugs. The new online Dual use system will be effective from 31st August 2025.
Source: short-link.me/1aoEr

3. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has mandated all food business operators such as restaurants, cafes, dhabas and cloud kitchens to display their licence or registration along with a QR code linking to the Food Safety Connect app. This helps consumers access details, lodge complaints and provide feedback, promoting transparency and accountability.
Source: short-link.me/1aoOH

4. The Indian government enacted the Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, 2025, replacing the 2011 framework. It mandates mandatory registration for all vegetable oil producers, monthly online reporting of production, stocks, sales, and pricing, and grants authorities inspection and enforcement powers to boost market transparency and curb hoarding.
Source: short-link.me/1aoEM

5. Karnataka’s Health & Family Welfare Department has filed 29 legal cases under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, and has served show-cause notices to 231 pharmacies for dispensing prescription drugs without prescriptions; simultaneously, authorities have flagged food vendors using synthetic colors and have issued warnings.
Source: short-link.me/1aoEW

Posted on

TOP 5 HEALTH LAWS AND POLICY UPDATES

Dear Readers, we are happy to share the most interesting legal and policy updates concerning health industry that we read today. we hope you enjoy reading it.

1. The Indian Government has issued the Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Second Amendment Order, 2025. As per this amendment, any manufacturer or importer certified by the Bureau, or those who have applied for certification, and who have declared their existing stock of products, manufactured or imported prior to the implementation date specified in the principal order dated 23rd October 2024, will be permitted to sell, offer for sale, or display such non-BIS-marked stock until 31st December 2025.
Source: short-link.me/19ypP
Source: short-link.me/19yp3
Source: short-link.me/19ypb

2. India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has extended the deadline for filing annual returns by Producers, Importers, Brand Owners, and Plastic Waste Processors for Year 2024-25 till 30th September 2025.
Source: short-link.me/15cIv

3. The Indian government has implemented a Central Sector Scheme to promote awareness about Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy through fairs, media campaigns, research, and quality certification. Measures also include strengthening drug testing, safety monitoring, international collaborations, and regulatory compliance for traditional medicine systems.
Source: short-link.me/19yqL

4. The Ministry of AYUSH has implemented the Central Sector Scheme “AYURGYAN” to boost research, education, and innovation in traditional medicine. It supports capacity building, clinical research, and interdisciplinary studies, including Ayurveda biology. The scheme promotes evidence-based AYUSH practices through collaborations with academic institutions and national research councils.
Source: short-link.me/19yqQ

5. Food Safety and Standard Authority of India has recently issued an advisory directed all licensed food businesses to display the QR code or download link of the “Food Safety Connect” app at their premises. This enables consumers and regulators to verify license details and lodge complaints easily, promoting transparency, digital access, and improved compliance in the food safety ecosystem.
Source: short-link.me/19yqW

Posted on

TOP 5 HEALTH LAWS AND POLICY UPDATES

Dear Readers, we are happy to share the most interesting legal and policy updates concerning health industry that we read today. we hope you enjoy reading it.

1. The Indian Government has issued the Legal Metrology (General) Third Amendment Rules, 2025 to regulate non-invasive automated sphygmomanometers and their accessories. The rules specify standards for measurement accuracy, safety, and labelling to ensure reliability in blood pressure monitoring at the arm, wrist, or thigh.
Source: tinyurl.com/d6ftzhv7

2. The Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) has transitioned its “Know Your Doctor” QR based KYD platform from voluntary to mandatory for all MBBS practitioners in the state. Doctors must prominently display their unique QR code in clinics, allowing patients to verify credentials instantly.
Source: tinyurl.com/mrx234ds

3. India’s Supreme Court reserved its order in cases involving couples who froze embryos before the Surrogacy Act, 2021. Now over the statutory age limit, they seek exemption from restrictions. Petitioners argue retroactive application is unfair. The decision may set a precedent for application of reproductive laws prospectively or retroactively.
Source: tinyurl.com/49tkfp5r

4. The Drug Controller General of India will soon direct states and Union territories to identify pharmaceutical companies not following Good Manufacturing Practices, especially Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. This action follows global concerns over drug safety and aims to raise India’s pharmaceutical quality to international standards.
Source: tinyurl.com/wpnc2vjy

5. The National Health Authority has unveiled comprehensive Hospital Empanelment & Management (HEM) Guidelines to ensure consistent service quality across AB PMJAY facilities. Key updates include introduction of HEM 2.0 with stringent physical verifications, geo-tagged photo submissions, and mandatory periodic reviews for private hospitals.
Source: tinyurl.com/2s3k863r

Posted on

TOP 5 HEALTH LAWS AND POLICY UPDATES

Dear Readers, we are happy to share the most interesting legal and policy updates concerning health industry that we read today. we hope you enjoy reading it.

1. India’s Health Ministry has approved adding the HPV vaccine to the Universal Immunisation Programme, targeting girls aged 9–14. This aligns with the June 2022 NTAGI recommendation and is supported by ongoing frontline healthcare worker training and rollout planning.
Source: shorturl.at/3e0T0

2. Meghalaya announced plans to introduce legislation requiring mandatory HIV/AIDS testing prior to marriage. The government is drafting a cabinet note and engaging district stakeholders to advance a mission mode HIV control policy.
Source: tinyurl.com/yfhymxdx

3. The India-UK Free Trade Agreement, signed on July 24, 2025, excludes patent term extensions and data exclusivity, safeguarding India’s generic drug industry. However, experts warn it restricts compulsory licensing by promoting voluntary licences and “adequate remuneration” clauses, and that this could undermine India’s ability to supply affordable medicines to developing countries.
Source: tinyurl.com/3wm9wwz9

4. The All-India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), representing over 12 lakh chemists nationwide has reportedly urged the Drug Controller General of India to take urgent action, alleging that State Licensing Authorities are failing to stop illegal e pharmacies misusing draft notifications leading to unregulated online medicine sales and posing risks to public health.
Source: tinyurl.com/39b9a44n

5. Nathealth urged Niti Aayog to simplify healthcare regulations through a digital single-window system, highlighting burdensome compliance from 10–12 ministries. A white paper identified 85 regulatory challenges, calling for harmonisation across states to boost efficiency, innovation, and patient-focused care in hospitals, diagnostics, and medtech.
Source: tinyurl.com/5582rp5n

Posted on

TOP 5 HEALTH LAWS AND POLICY UPDATES

Dear Readers, we are happy to share the most interesting legal and policy updates concerning health industry that we read today. we hope you enjoy reading it.

1. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025 to identify, assess, and remediate contaminated sites across India. The rules mandate state pollution boards to coordinate sampling, remediation, cost recovery, and risk-based action plans using a centralized online portal for monitoring and enforcement.
Source: bit.ly/3IMIeiU

2. The National Medical Commission released formal guidelines on the ethical conduct and broadcasting of live surgeries. Key provisions include mandatory explicit patient consent, anonymisation protocols, supervision by ethics boards, clear educational intent, and strict limits on commercial elements. The notice responds to Supreme Court scrutiny and aims to safeguard patient welfare in live surgical demonstrations.
Source: bit.ly/3IOGaqH
Source: bit.ly/45lJceG

3. India’s Drug Controller General has mandated state regulators to instruct manufacturers to closely monitor NDMA levels in ranitidine API and finished formulations, reduce shelf life, and implement risk-based controls. This follows a DTAB recommendation for a broader expert review and an ICMR safety study amid carcinogen concerns.
Source: bit.ly/4of1dTy
Source: bit.ly/3IPcABh

4. Delhi Drug Control Department has issued directive addressed to pharmacies to install CCTV cameras by July 31, 2025, to curb the sale of over-the-counter dual-use drugs without a valid prescription. Pharmacists across Delhi are voicing financial and procedural concerns over the government’s advisory.
Source: bit.ly/4mdEgOD

5. Delhi High Court directed the Centre to establish clear and enforceable guidelines for the collection and transport of medical samples. In response, the government has formed expert panels that have finalized draft standards, which are now under legal review and expected to be officially notified within three months.
Source: bit.ly/41freYK

Posted on

TOP 5 HEALTH LAWS AND POLICY UPDATES

Dear Readers, we are happy to share the most interesting legal and policy updates concerning health industry that we read today. we hope you enjoy reading it.

1. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has extended the provisional enrolment of 63 Non-Food Production (NFP) Units for collection used cooking oil from Food Business Operators (FBOs) until 31st July 2026. FSSAI may cancel enrolment for non-compliance of SOPs, order, guidelines or submission of false information or based on findings of inspections.
Source: bit.ly/45sysu7

2. The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has withdrawn the Quality Control Orders for Acetic Acid, Methanol, and Aniline, which were originally issued in 2019 and set to take effect from August 3, 2025. The immediate removal of mandatory BIS certification is expected to ease sourcing and compliance for the pharmaceutical sector.
Source: bit.ly/4kYKjpl

3. The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has notified an Amendment to the Environment Protection Rules, 2025, introducing stricter emission and effluent standards for pesticide manufacturing units. New limits on pollutants such as COD, BOD, heavy metals, HCl, benzene, and methanol will enforce tighter pollution control compliance effective immediately.
Source: bit.ly/4odOlNx

4. A recent Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) study reveals that just 28.5 % of cancer patients in India receive radiotherapy, while the ideal rate should be around 58.4 %. India currently has 794 radiotherapy machines, but needs between 1,585 and 2,545 to meet demand. The council recommended urgent expansion.
Source: bit.ly/46sqsv3

5. Bihar’s Health Minister has inaugurated a state-level Anti-Fraud Unit Dashboard to monitor claims under Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and the Chief Minister Jan Arogya Yojana to curb fraudulent hospital billing and establish a robust framework for transparency, accountability, and monitoring.
Source: bit.ly/3TTo5tQ

Posted on

TOP 5 HEALTH LAWS AND POLICY UPDATES

Dear Readers, we are happy to share the most interesting legal and policy updates concerning health industry that we read today. we hope you enjoy reading it.

1. India’s National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has directed all manufacturers, importers, and marketers of non-scheduled drugs and medical devices to cap MRP increases at 10% over the preceding 12 months. Violation of this directive, issued under the Drugs Price Control Order 2013, will invite penal action under relevant laws.
Source: bit.ly/3GIUvEu

2. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had issued a notification mandating 100% inspection of all packaged drinking water units in Hyderabad and across state of Maharashtra, deploying RAFT kits and mobile labs. The move classifies bottled water as “high-risk,” requiring annual or bi-annual audits, tighter quality checks to ensure product safety, and enforce immediate corrective actions through intensified inspections and enhanced stakeholder awareness.
Source: bit.ly/4o0HYwZ

3. The Health Ministry has linked the Kayakalp scheme with National Quality Assurance Standards certification. Hospitals must apply for state level NQAS certification within three months of receiving Kayakalp results to get incentives, ensuring a direct shift from cleanliness efforts to comprehensive healthcare quality and patient safety.
Source: bit.ly/4lJv0Sr

4. India’s Union Health Ministry has clarified that states and UTs bear primary responsibility for implementing passive euthanasia and living wills within hospital protocols and, must establish ethical safeguards as per Supreme Court guidelines. States are also tasked with training healthcare professionals to respect patients’ end of life choices and simplify advance directive procedures
Source: bit.ly/44TTG3q

5. Uttar Pradesh Health Department is reportedly set to digitally deliver medical test reports directly to patients’ mobile phones, via WhatsApp, SMS, and the Personal Health Record portal. The system aims to connects district and community health center hospital management information systems with Laboratory information systems under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
Source: bit.ly/3TWuvZa

Posted on

TOP 5 HEALTH LAWS AND POLICY UPDATES

Dear Readers, we are happy to share the most interesting legal and policy updates concerning health industry that we read today. we hope you enjoy reading it.

1. India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has extended the deadline for filing Annual Returns under the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 until 30 September 2025. The previous deadline for filing of Annual Returns was 30 June 2025.
Source: bit.ly/46qdfmG

2. The Indian Government is reportedly set to enforce a Minimum Import Price (MIP) on approximately 10 critical pharmaceutical raw materials including Key Starting Materials (KSMs), Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), and drug intermediates used in antibiotics and cholesterol medicines primarily imported from China
Source: bit.ly/3II4D0P

3. The Union Health Ministry is reportedly recommended to remove wholesale licensing requirement for household liquid antiseptics by reclassifying them separately from stronger, hospital-grade variants. This aims to make these products more affordable and widely available in retail stores.
Source: bit.ly/3GEEJdP

4. The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) is inviting proposals to establish Image Informatic Centres aimed at creating AI-powered imaging biobanks. These centres will collect and annotate diagnostic images linked with clinical data to develop AI algorithms for improved disease diagnosis and precision medicine.
Source: bit.ly/3GWmVuG

5. India’s Supreme Court has directed the central government to provide an office space within four weeks for the National Task Force (NTF) set up to address the mental health crisis among students, particularly in medical and higher education institutions. The NTF has faced hurdles in functioning due to the lack of physical infrastructure.
Source: bit.ly/44JT1mr

Posted on

TOP 5 HEALTH LAWS AND POLICY UPDATES

Dear Readers, we are happy to share the most interesting legal and policy updates concerning health industry that we read today. we hope you enjoy reading it.

1. India’s Supreme Court added the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to a 2018 PIL enforcing the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. It condemned inhumane practices like chaining mentally ill patients, noted failure to set up mental health authorities and review boards, and directed the Centre to file a detailed affidavit on steps taken to implement the Act nationwide.
Source: bit.ly/4lB9e3f

2. Indian government has initiated a formal investigation into the growing import of medical devices from China, targeting potential cybersecurity and patient data privacy threats. Rising imports across diagnostics, surgical instruments and IoT enabled monitoring systems have raised concerns over malware, or data misuse, prompting scrutiny from commerce and health authorities.
Source: bit.ly/3IFimWg

3. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has issued an Expression of Interest inviting eligible organisations, companies and manufacturers for transfer of technology for commercial production of recombinant multi stage malaria vaccine, AdFalciVax, by August 17, 2025.
Source: bit.ly/4eWGiAi

4. The Delhi government plans to exempt restaurants and eateries from obtaining the mandatory health trade license from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Currently, obtaining this licence is a prerequisite for opening eateries in the city.
Source: bit.ly/46ld2B6

5. Delhi High Court has temporarily barred pharmaceutical company from manufacturing, selling importing, exporting or dealing a biosimilar of patented cancer immunotherapy drug after finding credible evidence of patent infringement and potential irreparable harm.
Source: bit.ly/46Vlkjh

Posted on

TOP 5 HEALTH LAWS AND POLICY UPDATES

Dear Readers, we are happy to share the most interesting legal and policy updates concerning health industry that we read today. we hope you enjoy reading it.

1. India’s central drug regulator (CDSCO)has issued a Subject Expert Committees (SEC) guidance document 2025, which outlines a structured process for evaluating clinical trial and new drug applications. It covers SEC composition, review timelines, quorum, waiver criteria, applicant obligations, and decision protocols to ensure scientific rigor, transparency, and regulatory consistency.
Source: bit.ly/4f2ICpE

2. The Central Pollution Control Board has extended the timeline for filing quarterly and annual E Waste returns for the financial year 2024–25 from June 30, 2025 to August 15, 2025. All registered entities must submit return via the E Waste EPR Portal to avoid penalties under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
Source: bit.ly/44V6tCM

3. India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency has issued the Draft Appliance Labelling Regulations, 2025, alongside a repeal order for thirteen earlier label-display regulations affecting appliances like refrigerators, ACs, TVs, washing machines, transformers, lamps, and fans. Stakeholder feedback is invited until August 10, 2025.
Source: bit.ly/4f7if1F

4. The Government of India is being urged by experts and the Thalassemia Patients Advocacy Group (TPAG) to mandate Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) in all blood banks to detect HIV, Hepatitis B, and C during the early “window period.” The call highlights existing gaps in blood safety, with demands for Ministry of Health action amid rising concerns over patient rights and transfusion-linked infections.
Source: bit.ly/3GXeQpo

5. Advisory panel of US Food and Drug Administration has reportedly recommended removing the strong black box warning from vaginal estrogen products, saying it’s based on outdated data that scares women and doctors. Experts highlighted benefits like heart attack and bone fracture prevention. The FDA has yet to make a final decision.
Source: bit.ly/44DSh2j