Conditions for non-misleading and valid advertisement: (1) An advertisement shall be considered to be valid and not misleading, if– (a) it contains truthful and honest representation; (b) it does not mislead consumers by exaggerating the accuracy, scientific validity or practical...
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Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF) has been founded by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and is a society registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860. State Government of UP has provided about 10 acres of land at...
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Plant Quarantine: Plant quarantine is defined as the legal enforcement of the measures aimed to prevent pests from spreading or to prevent them from multiplying further in case they have already gained entry and have established in new restricted areas....
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SCHEME FOR ISSUE OF HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR EXPORT OF FOOD PRODUCTS: INTRODUCTION: Export Inspection Council of India (EIC), the official certifying body of the Govt. of India for exports was set up under the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act,...
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Introduction: The Tobacco Board, flagship under the ministry of commerce and industry has decided to implement a country-wide portal to ease and facilitate procedures for traders associated with the Board. "Tobacco Board is committed to accomplishing its role - the...
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Introduction: SHEFEXIL was originally incorporated as SEPC (Shellac Export Promotion Council) 60 years ago, and this panel has been in special focus by the Council ever since. The main export products under this panel include Shellac, Seedlac, Buttonlac, Aleuritic Acid,...
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Introduction to MPEDA The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) was set up by an act of Parliament during 1972. The erstwhile Marine Products Export Promotion Council established by the Government of India in September 1961 was converged in to...
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What are Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises? Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector has emerged as a highly vibrant and dynamic sector of the Indian economy over the last five decades. MSMEs not only play crucial role in providing...
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Introduction to Coconut Development Board (CDB): Coconut Development Board (CDB) is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India for the integrated development of coconut cultivation and industry in the country with focus on...
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The DGFASLI is an attached office of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India and serves as a technical arm to assist the Ministry in formulating national policies on occupational safety and health in factories and docks. It...
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About Coffee Board: The saga of Indian coffee began on a humble note, with planting of ‘Seven seeds’ of ‘Mocha’ during 1600 AD by the legendary holy saint Baba Budan, in the courtyard of his hermitage on ‘Baba Budan Giris’...
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Tea Board Organisation: Organisation of the Board: The present Tea Board is functioning as a statutory body of the Central Government under the Ministry of Commerce. The Board is constituted of 31 members (including Chairman) drawn from Members of Parliament,...
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Constitution: Spices Board was constituted on 26th February 1987 under the Spices Board Act 1986 (No. 10 of 1986) with the merger of the erstwhile Cardamom Board (1968) and Spices Export Promotion Council (1960). Spices Board is one of the...
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Cold Storage Order, 1980 The Order was promulgated under EC Act to ensure proper refrigeration and general hygienic conditions of Cold Storage by regulating its growth, setup, technical requirements for various food stuffs, which include: Fresh, frozen, dried or preserved...
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Central Pollution Control Board The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a statutory organization under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change It was established under the Water (Prevention and Control of pollution) Act, 1974 Subsequently, CPCB was entrusted with...
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About Export Inspection Council (EIC): The Export Inspection Council (EIC) was set up by the Government of India under the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963 (22 of 1963), in order to ensure sound development of export trade of...
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Objective of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS): The erstwhile Indian Standards Institution (ISI) was established in year 1947 (now Bureau of Indian Standards) with the objective of harmonious development of standardization activity in India. Under the Bureau of Indian Standards...
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Introduction: Central Ground Water Authority has been constituted under Section 3(3) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to regulate and control development and management of ground water resources in the country. Powers & Functions: The Authority has been conferred with...
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About AGMARK: AGMARK is a certification mark for agricultural produce, assuring that they conform to a grade standard notified by Directorate of Marketing & Inspection (DMI), Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare under...
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Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) organisation is an attached office of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and is headed by Director General of Foreign Trade. Right from its inception till 1991, when liberalization in the economic policies of...
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Introduction: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act passed by the Parliament in December, 1985. The Act (2 of...
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INFANT MILK SUBSTITUTE, FEEDING BOTTLES AND INFANT FOODS (REGULATIONS OF PRODUCTION, SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION) ACT 1992 AND AMENDED ACT 2003 The Act was promulgated with a view to protecting and promoting breast-feeding and ensuring proper use of infant foods by...
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Export (Quality Control & Inspection) Act, 1963 The Act was promulgated to ensure quality of products exported to other countries by meeting quality standards of importing country. It is under administrative control of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of...
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Consumer Protection Act, 1986 Amended Act, 1993 Consumer Protection Act was promulgated to safeguard interest of consumers that they are not deceived in terms of quantity, quality, price or any other unfair trade practices by unscrupulous businessman It is enforced...
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