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 Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released guidelines for the establishment and operation of Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities (CBWTFs). These guidelines cover site selection, treatment technologies, infrastructure, record-keeping, and compliance monitoring to standardize practices across India.
Source: bit.ly/4jos50r
2. India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued show cause notices to 11 Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs) for allegedly selling recycled plastic at unreasonably low prices. CPCB has ordered the cancellation of their registrations and imposed environmental compensation. The PWPs are required to respond or take appropriate action within 10 days from the date of issuance of the notice.
Source: bit.ly/42Jrbom
3. India’s Central Government has notified an amendment to the list of psychotropic substances under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. Pursuant to this amendment, the following substances have been included in the list of psychotropic substances: 3-Chloromethcathinone (3-CMC), Dipentylone, 2-Fluorodeschloroketamine, and Bromazolam.
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4. A sunscreen brand has agreed to take down and modify its advertisement campaign disparaging a competitor brand by claiming that it is ineffective, causes skin pigmentation and makes misleading claims. The modification will include removing the term “online bestseller” and other references.
Source: bit.ly/4jmLrDm
5. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released a consultation on compliance with provisions of ‘Analogue in Dairy Context’ and is inviting public comments from the stakeholders. The authority aims clearly bifurcate ‘Dairy Analogues’ from regular dairy products. Stakeholders can send their suggestions by 15th June 2025.
Source: bit.ly/42w1ZBl
