The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India released the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP). These guidelines aim to regulate the marketing and promotion of pharmaceutical products in India, ensuring fair practices and protecting public health. Applicability of UCPMP It is applicable to promotion and marketing activities undertaken by pharmaceutical and medical device companies […]

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Introduction The Office of Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum- District Officer of the POSH Act, 2013, Gurugram has issued a gentle reminder in the circular dated 04th November, 2024, to all Government and Non-Government organizations (including Industries, Schools, Banks, Hospitals, etc.) in Gurugram regarding the submission of their Annual Report under the POSH Act. The deadline for […]

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The Government of Maharashtra on 19th June 2024, has notified the Maharashtra Factories (Safety Audit) (Amendment) Rules, 2024 to further amend Maharashtra Factories (Safety Audit) Rules, 2014, effective immediately.   Applicability Rule 1(2): These rules shall apply to the factories in the State of Maharashtra – in which manufacturing processes, which involves use, storage, handling […]

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The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) vide circular dated June 28, 2024, has issued the new form and manner outlining the process for seeking registration and other requirements under International Financial Services Centres Authority (Book-keeping, Accounting, Taxation and Financial Crime Compliance Services) Regulations, 2024. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: Who Needs to Register? Any entity intending to […]

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The Sales Promotion Employees (Conditions of Service) Act, 1976, was enacted to regulate the terms of employment and to provide for certain conditions for the sales promotion employees in certain establishments. Applicability: Initially, the act applied to only sales promotion employees working in pharmaceutical industry but vide Ministry of Labour & Employment Notification No. S. […]

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The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) estimated that nearly 30-40 per cent of waste in a city is generated by Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs). Henceforth, the Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) has augmented its efforts in waste management by defining a Bulk Waste Generator (BWG) and launching a dedicated Waste Management Portal. This […]

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The Department of Pharmaceuticals issued the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024 on March 13, 2024, with the objective to enhance ethical conduct and bring more transparency to the marketing practices of pharmaceutical companies. Key Features of the Code Attributes Brief Description   Restrictions on Marketing and Promotion of Drugs Drug advertising must […]

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