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Cabinet approves launch of National AYUSH Mission

Cabinet approves launch of National AYUSH Mission

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on September 15 gave its approval for launching of the National AYUSH Mission (NAM) with its core and flexible components.The proposed Mission will address the

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FSSAI launches Food Product Approval System

FSSAI launches Food Product Approval System

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Ministry of Health & Family Affairs, Government of India has designed and implemented an Online Food Product Approval System (FPAS) through which users can check online, the

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FSSAI appoints new members (ex-officio)

FSSAI appoints new members (ex-officio)

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), an agency of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of

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Gluten-free labeling rule goes into effect

Gluten-free labeling rule goes into effect

As of August 5, 2014 all foods labeled gluten-free must meet all requirements of the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) gluten-free labeling final rule published in August 2013. The requirements apply to packaged foods

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IDMA delegation meets Public Health Minister to bring in harmony

IDMA delegation meets Public Health Minister to bring in harmony

A delegation of the Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA), comprising of its members representing small and medium enterprises-manufacturers called on Union Public Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, on August 7 to express their grievances about

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BCIC welcomes Union Cabinet’s decision to amendments to labour laws

BCIC welcomes Union Cabinet’s decision to amendments to labour laws

Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) welcomed the Union Cabinet’s decision to approve proposals to amend three key labour laws, including the Factories Act 1948. These proposals were part of the budget announcement made

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EU indicates imposing ban on Piper betle from India

EU indicates imposing ban on Piper betle from India

Following the ban of Alphonso mangoes in the European market from India, the latest horticultural produce to come under the scanner is Piper betle, more commonly known as betel leaves. The export of Betel leaves

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FICCI on Union Budget 2014-15

FICCI on Union Budget 2014-15

Commenting on the Union Budget 2014-15 announced on July 10, 2014 at New Delhi, Sidharth Birla, President, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) said “Through this budget the finance minister, Arun Jaitley

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Indian Beverage Association sore on excise duty hike on aerated drinks

Indian Beverage Association sore on excise duty hike on aerated drinks

The Indian Beverage Association (IBA), an association of leading Indian companies with direct and allied interests in the non-alcoholic beverage industry was taken aback at the Centre’s 2014-15 budget move to hike the excise duty

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Healthcare players not happy with budget: Amol Naikawadi, JMD, Indus Health Plus

Healthcare players not happy with budget: Amol Naikawadi, JMD, Indus Health Plus

“Overall, the health market players may not be too happy since there aren’t any major reforms for the entire health industry announced by the union finance minister Arun Jaitley in his maid budget presented today