Published: 20 November 2025 | Ministry of Steel, Government of India The Ministry of Steel has issued S.O. 5134(E) amending the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, exercising powers under Sections 16, 17, and 25(3) of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016. Key Highlights of the...
Read MoreRegulatory Update | Ministry of Textiles In a significant regulatory update, the Central Government—exercising its powers under Section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016—has officially rescinded the Quality Control Order (QCO) for Viscose Staple Fibres. This rescission withdraws the Ministry of Textiles’ earlier notification S.O. 6143(E) dated...
Read MoreThe Registration module is now active on KKS in the “Substance Management” tab, which is used to submit KKDIK Registrations. 1. In order to submit registrations, following processes must be followed as per the KKDIK Regulation and the Procedures and Principles for the Implementation of the KKDIK Regulation: Completing the...
Read MoreECHA has published a new recommendation proposing that the European Commission add four substances – including melamine – to the REACH Authorisation List (Annex XIV). Once listed, companies will need to apply for authorisation to continue using these substances for non-exempt uses. Substances proposed for inclusion: Barium diboron tetraoxide S-(tricyclo[5.2.1.0...
Read MoreEU PCN Enforcement Is Active! Are You Fully Compliant? Since January 2025, EU Member State authorities have been actively checking Poison Centre Notifications (PCNs) submitted for hazardous mixtures placed on their national markets. Compliance reviews are ongoing, and incomplete or outdated notifications can result in requests for corrections, market disruptions,...
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