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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 Legal Metrology Division has clarified that the label declaration of “Manufactured by” is not required if the complete name and address of the brand owner is provided with the words “Marketed by” or “Brand Owner.” The declaration of manufacturer is a mandatory declaration under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.
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2. The Department of Consumer Affairs, Legal Metrology Division, has clarified through the recently released Frequently Asked Questions that omission or obscuring of the maximum retail price is permissible on packages marked “Not for Retail Sale–For Institutional Customers Only” or “Evaluation Samples–Not for Sale”.
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3. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has issued draft Insecticides (Amendment) Rules, 2025, proposing to extend the compliance deadline for registration and related requirements under Insecticides Rules, 1971 from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2026. Stakeholders may submit objections or suggestions within 30 days.
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4. The Gujarat High Court has held that healthcare services provided by private hospitals to in-patients are composite contracts, where the supply of medicines, implants, and consumables constitutes a “deemed sale” of goods embedded within the service, and hospitals are liable to pay VAT on the goods transferred during treatment as a works contract.
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5. India’s Delhi High Court directed Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) to frame a uniform policy on whether imports of products like “body massagers” or “sex toys” should be permitted or prohibited, noting inconsistent Customs practices. The Court said such decisions must follow national and contemporary standards, not the subjective discretion of individual officials.
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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 Central Mental Health Authority (CMHA) has amended the Central Mental Health Act and introduced a five-category classification for mental health establishments covering spanning stand-alone mental hospitals to psychosocial rehabilitation centres. All the establishments are mandated to register with the Authority effective immediately.
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2. India’s Central Food authority (FSSAI) has amended the Labelling and Display Regulations, 2025 which requires all “Coffee Blended with Chicory” or “Instant Coffee-Chicory Mixture” packages to clearly declare the percentage of coffee and chicory on the front label starting July 1, 2026.
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3. The Karnataka High Court held that exporters should not be denied incentives over a technical mistake such as ticking “No” instead of “Yes” for reward claims in a shipping bill especially when the intent to claim was clear elsewhere. Even if submitted via restrictive online systems, procedural inflexibility cannot override principles of natural justice.
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4. India’s Central Food authority (FSSAI) in a recent stakeholder’s meeting stressed on ethical food labelling, advertising and scientific claims, calling for external validation to curb misleading practices. It announced that label changes will be implemented annually, giving businesses predictability while strengthening consumer protection and trust in food safety regulations.
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5. The Ministry of Ayush and India’s Central Food authority (FSSAI) has recently unveiled a curated list of over 90 “Ayurveda Ahar” food products (e.g., khichdi, curds, soups), grounded in classical Ayurvedic texts. These standardized recipes aim to promote preventive health, support Indian manufacturers, and cultivate both domestic and global markets.
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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. USA has requested India to remove import duties and relax stringent price controls on medical devices and relax rules on data localization policy with an aim to boost trade between nations.
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2. The Central Pollution Control Board has introduced a step-by-step complaint module for changing login credentials on the Plastic Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility portal, easing access for affected companies.
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3. India’s Health Ministry mandates purchase invoice billing or provision of CGHS supplied medicines for Central Government Health Scheme claims, squeezing private hospital margins and prompting sector backlash
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4. Indian pharma companies increasingly deploy blockchain and smart contracts to enhance serialisation, ensure Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) compliance, curb counterfeit drugs, automate supplier processes and reinforce production quality and security.
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5. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has issued further FAQs to provide clarity on the implementation of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2022. Key clarifications include guidelines on the declaration of MRP, labelling requirements for weighing machine, declaration regarding Institutional sale etc.
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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 Department of Consumer Affairs has requested comments from stakeholders regarding the declaration of units of measurement for the net quantity of food wrapping paper and aluminum foils used for carrying food products. The proposal suggests including both “weight” and dimensions (length x breadth), i.e., kg and meters x meters (or cm x cm), rather than only weight or dimensions. This proposal aims to inform consumers about the actual quantity of packing material delivered.
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2. The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), under India’s Health Ministry, has released an updated Medical Device Adverse Event Reporting Form for the reporting of Medical Device Adverse Events (MDAEs). The form states that reporting any MDAE will not have any legal implications for the reporter, and the reporter’s identity will be protected and kept strictly confidential.
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3. India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) is considering a proposal to amend the timelines for conducting audits and verifying compliance for grant of manufacturing license for medical devices in India. Currently, the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, do not specify these timelines, leading to delays in Quality Management System (QMS) inspections and the subsequent compliance verification processes.
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4. India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) is considering a proposal to restrict the eligibility requirements for qualifying as a competent person for obtaining a wholesale license for the sale, stocking, exhibition, or distribution of drugs in India to those with a pharmacy background, specifically D. Pharmacy, B. Pharmacy, M. Pharmacy, Pharm D, or individuals who are Registered Pharmacists.
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5. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) is considering a proposal to ensure mandatory reporting of Serious Adverse Events (SAE) related to medical devices, including In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices, by the manufacturer or importer of these devices in India. Currently, under the Medical Devices Rules 2017, there is no mandatory requirement for reporting such events by the license holder.
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TOP 5 HEALTH LAWS AND POLICY UPDATES

Dear Reader, 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 Environment Ministry has proposed to introduce extended producers responsibility for scrap of non-ferrous metals by way of amendment to Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules, 2016.
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2. The deadline for declaration and registration of exotic animal species in possession of various individuals, organizations, zoos, etc is 28th August 2024. The registration of these exotic animal species is to be done in the PARIVESH 2.0 portal.
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3. India’s apex telecom regulator, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (“TRAI”) has issued directions to curb misuse of messaging services and protect consumers from fraudulent practices. TRAI has mandated that the messages containing URLs/ APKs/ OTT links/ Call back numbers, which are not whitelisted will not be sent with effect from 1st September 2024.
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4. A Texas Court has stayed the operation of ban on non-compete agreements stating that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lacks the authority to ban non-compete agreements which was supposed to go into effect 4th September 2024.
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5. The Supreme Court of India, while observing the working conditions of doctors and healthcare professionals and their susceptibility to violence, has constituted a ten (10) member task force to formulate a national framework (protocol) for ensuring their safety and facilities. The task force will submit its interim report within three (3) weeks and final report within two (2) months.
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