Category: Services Exports

Conference on Telehealth

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SMART Hospitals India Conference 2023 at Medical Fair India, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

SMART Hospitals India Conference 2023 at Medical Fair India, New Delhi

Conference Theme 2023

Telehealth : Where SMART Technologies connect with healthcare settings for better patient outcomes

Healthcare Service Providers are increasingly adopting multiple digital health initiatives for better patient connect and seamless delivery of patient care. FUTURE SMART Healthcare Establishments focus on providing solutions to meet the rising needs of SMART PATIENTS across the globe.

Smart Hospitals Business Sessions this year are designed to create focused discussions around TELEHEALTH Technologies as listed below

Session 1 – Telehealth Technologies , Solutions for Better Patient Care in Healthcare Settings in India

Session 2 – Delivering Quality Care through Telehealth Quality System Program in Clinical Settings

Session 3 – Health Technology Assessments and Regulatory Requirements of Telehealth Solutions in India

Program Date :

Date: 29th April 2023 – Saturday
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Hall 5, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

For more information on program, registration links, do visit – https://www.medicalfair-india.com/en/Special_Shows/Smart_Hospitals

Prior registration is a must to attend the conference.

For enquiries related to Conference Partnerships, Stall bookings in the Expo, enquiries, 𝗽𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 :

VermaA@md-india.com / +91-124-4544507


For enquiries related to Delegate Registration to the Conference, please write to :

Ms Rama Venugopal
Vice Chairperson – SMART Hospitals Conference
Email – info@smarthospitals.events
WhatsApp – +91 7338992778 / +91 9840870532

SEPC pavilion at Hannover Messe 2023

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Request for participation in SEPC Pavilion at Hannover Messe 2023 (17th to 21st April, 2023)

SEPC is taking up a space to create and facilitate business opportunities for companies in India in Engineering. Engineering Consulting, Architecture, Construction and Design, Environmental, Agriculture & Forestry services. SEPC is taking all necessary steps towards the export promotion of this sector in its renewed focus

SEPC lndia invites participation of its members at their stand at Hannover Messe 2023 which is scheduled from 17th April to 21st April,2023. SEPC is taking 100 sqm space from two sides open in the prominent hall dedicated for services sector covering:

  • Engineering Design & related Construction
  • Energy Management & Solutions
  • Industry 4.0
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • Digital Ecosystems
  • Automation, Motion & Drives
  • Compressed Air & Vacuum
  • Engineered Parts & Solutions
  • CO2-neutral Production
  • Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
  • Global Business & Markets
  • Logistics

Key Takeaways from participation apart from International Branding:

  • To forge new business networking, enable newer concepts and new trend adaptation for increasing the exports.
  • Exploring business prospects/overseas busters from all fegions.
  • Expand the marketing network and strengthen the business contracts of Indian companies.
  • Direct Contact with leading Decision makers of the industry.
  • List of visitors being shared post event
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source: https://servicesepc.org/home/index

Indian Business Delegation for Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) in ASEAN Region

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Indian Business Delegation for Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) in ASEAN Region from 27th Mar– 07th April, 2023

SEPC with the support of Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India and recommendation by EP Services Division, is organizing India’s services sector trade delegation Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) to ASEAN region covering Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam & Thailand from 27th March to 07th April, 2023 covering following sectors which have demand in ASEAN region:

➢ Accounting and Auditing Services

➢ Educational Services

➢ Healthcare Services

➢ Architectural, Construction & Related Engineering, Environmental Services

➢ KPO/ ITO Services

➢ Logistics Services

➢ Tourism Services

➢ Entertainment Services

➢ Other Professional services

Benefits you may get while participating at BSM to ASEAN region.

• Focused pre scheduled B2B meetings in each country

• Understand the market potential from experts in ASEAN region.

• Networking Opportunities with potential buyers in ASEAN region.

• Generate business leads and sign MOUs for collaborations.

• Meetings with relevant government and related stakeholders.

SEPC registered Members whose export turnover during the previous financial year is less than/up to Rs.50 crores (should not be zero) and who have completed one year of membership with SEPC will be eligible for assistance under new MAI scheme up to a maximum of Rs. 75,000/- towards economy class air fare, subject to terms and conditions of new MAI scheme and approval by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry

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Click here for Itinerary Details
click here for Registration

Health Ministry to rope in State Governments to establish Medical Devices Testing Laboratories

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Health Ministry to rope in State Governments to establish Medical Devices Testing Laboratories

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is planning to rope in state governments also to establish or designate their existing laboratories as state medical devices testing laboratories and bring in enabling rules to support setting up of more testing laboratories for medical devices across the country as the sector is experiencing major regulatory paradigm shift including the introduction of a licensing regime.

A draft rule has been notified by the Ministry, under which it has proposed to insert a new sub-rule to the Rule 19, that the state government may, by notification, establish state medical devices testing laboratory for the purpose of testing and evaluation of medical devices or to carry out any other functions as may be specifically assigned to it.

The State Government may also designate any laboratory having facility for carrying out and evaluation of medical devices as state medical devices testing laboratory for the purpose, with a condition that the laboratory should be accredited by the National Accreditation Body for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).

It has also added a definition to the state medical devices testing laboratory, stating that it means a laboratory established or designated by the state government under the Rule 19(3), which is the freshly proposed sub-rule. While the Rule 19 was specifically for Central medical devices testing laboratory, it has been proposed for amendment by omitting the word ‘Centre’, this emphasising that the laboratories could be established either by the Central or the state government. The draft amendment is expected to be taken into consideration in seven days from the date of making the draft available to the public.

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Click here to read Notification

Source: http://www.pharmabiz.com/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=156725&sid=1

USDA Proposes New Requirements for the “Product of USA” Label Claim

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USDA Proposes New Requirements for the “Product of USA” Label Claim

USA’s Agri Products Regulator proposes to introduce New Labelling Norms for Made in USA to bring more clarity to Consumers and also to protect Consumer Safety.

Some key takeaways from the announcement are : –

-New regulatory requirements are proposed to better align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means –

-The proposed rule allows the voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” label claim to be used on meat, poultry and egg products only when they are derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States.

– The increased clarity and transparency provided by this proposed change would prevent consumer confusion and help ensure that consumers understand where their food comes from.

– “American consumers expect that when they buy a meat product at the grocery store, the claims they see on the label mean what they say”

– “These proposed changes are intended to provide consumers with accurate information to make informed purchasing decisions

– USDA’s proposed rulemaking is supported by petitions, thousands of comments from stakeholders, and data.

– The nationwide consumer survey conducted by the Regulator has revealed that the current “Product of USA” labeling claim is misleading to a majority of consumers surveyed, with a significant portion believing the claim means that the product was made from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States

– USDA’s comprehensive review shows there is a clear need to revise the current “Product of USA” label claim so that it more accurately conveys U.S. origin information.

click here to read more

source: https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2023/03/06/usda-proposes-new-requirements-product-usa-label-claim

THE MEDICAL DEVICES RULES, 2017

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THE MEDICAL DEVICES RULES, 2017

The draft of the Medical Devices Rules, 2016 was published, as required under sub-section (1) of Section 12 and sub-section (1) of Section 33 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, section 3, sub-section (i), vide notification number G.S.R. 983(E), dated the 17th October, 2016, by the Central Government.

All objections and suggestions received in response to the said draft notification have been duly considered by the Central Government; Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 12 and Section 33 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), the Central Government, after consultation with the Drugs Technical Advisory Board, hereby makes the Medical Devices Rules, 2017

These rules shall, unless specified otherwise, come into force with effect from 1st day of January, 2018

These rules shall be applicable in respect of,—
(i) substances used for in vitro diagnosis and surgical dressings, surgical bandages, surgical staples, surgical sutures, ligatures, blood Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India Page 2 of 248 and blood component collection bag with or without anticoagulant covered under sub-clause (i);
(ii) substances including mechanical contraceptives (condoms, intrauterine devices, tubal rings), disinfectants and insecticides notified under sub-clause (ii); and
(iii) devices notified from time to time under sub-clause (iv), of clause (b) of section 3 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940).

Click here to read the Rules

Source:https://www.drugscontrol.org/pdf/Medical%20Devices%20Rules,%202017.pdf

Andhra Chamber – Business Delegation Tour

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Andhra Chamber – Business Delegation to Vietnam Expo April 2023

Andhra Chamber of Commerce has been organising Business Delegations to various countries for the members to explore export / business opportunities. Due to Covid 19 Pandemic, we could not organise the delegation in the last three years.

Vietnam is one of the fast-growing countries in Asia, even worldwide and now since the travel industry has also opened up, the Chamber is planning for a Business Delegation to Vietnam.

The Vietnam Expo happens every year and this year it is happening in the first week of April 2023. The Expo targets many sectors like Agricultural products, Food & Beverage, Machinery & Supporting industries, Digital technology & E-commerce; Electric & Electronics; Home Living, Trade promotion; Logistics & services etc.,

The details of the delegation along with the Registration form are enclosed and we invite you to be part of this Delegation to expand your business.

Last date of Registration is extended to 04th March 2023. Please fill up and send the registration form to enable us to enroll you for the Business Delegation to Vietnam.

For any further clarifications, please feel free to contact:

Ms.R.Vijayalakshmi
Secretary General,
Andhra Chamber of Commerce,
“Velagapudi Ramakrishna Bldg.”
No. 23, Third Cross Street,
West CIT Nagar, Nandanam,
Chennai-600035.
Phone: 24315278/79
Email: andhrachamber1@gmail.com
Web: http://www.andhrachamber.com

For Registration, Click here
To view Brochure, click here

Announcement – ICAI issues Social Audit Standards

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Social Audit Standards – Sustainability Reporting

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued the Social Audit Standards (SAS) for the members. These Social Audit Standards will be applicable from the date of their hosting on ICAI website. (SAS 100 should be read in conjunction with the “Preface to the Social Audit Standards” and “Framework for the Social Audit Standards”, issued by the ICAI

This Social Audit Standard relates to the thematic area of “eradicating hunger, poverty, malnutrition and inequality’’. The Standard aims to provide the Social Auditor with the necessary guidance in relation to independent impact assessment engagement of Social Enterprises engaged in eradicating hunger, poverty, malnutrition and inequality and the audit steps and procedures that should be applied while conducting the social impact assessment. The Standard sets out the minimum requirements to be followed while conducting impact assessment. Laws or regulations may establish additional requirements which should be followed, as applicable.

The Social Auditor should conduct a desk review of existing documents to gain further insight into the evaluation procedure and impact assessment.

The social auditor should review the evaluation questions addressed through Questionnaires, In – depth Interviews and Focused Group Discussions to assess the responses received from various stakeholders and to understand what has changed.

The Social Auditor should review the project/program documents to frame the evaluation criteria for assessing impact. Such key metrics may be collated from base-line, mid-line (monthly / quarterly) and end-line assessment (if available), respectively at the beginning, middle and end of the reporting period/project/program to effectively understand and evaluate impact.

The Social Auditor should identify the inherent limitations of the evaluation process which might have an influence on the impact assessment.

Click here to read the Standard

Source – https://resource.cdn.icai.org/72658srsb58573.pdf;

Source: https://www.taxscan.in/icai-issues-social-audit-standards/245984/

Notification – FSSAI – Instant Renewal of License/ Registration

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FSSAI – Ease of Doing Business : Instant Renewal of License/ Registration

The Food Safety and Standard Authority of India, (FSSAI) has issued a notification on 11th January 2023 regarding Ease of Doing Business: Instant Renewal of License/ Registration.

To streamline the process of licensing / registration and its renewal, Food Authority has decided the following:

With effect from 12th January 2023, Renewals of License and Registrations have been made instant [without requiring the approval of authorities] subject to the following:

(i)         No change in the existing details of the license/registration shall be allowed 

(ii)        Validity of the Renewal:

a) For License: This renewal of the license shall be for 1 year

b) For Registration: Renewal shall continue as per existing provision i.e. for 1-5 years, based on the selection and payment made by the FBO in the application.

(iii)       FBOs whose licenses/ registrations have been suspended/canceled, shall not be allowed to renew their license/registration.

(iv)       Further, i.e. November 10, 2022, the FoSCoS system ensures that FBO (Manufacturers and Importers) shah file annual returns with penalties (if any), before renewal, for FY 2021-22 onwards.

(v)        A declaration to be submitted by Food Business Operator (tick in the checkbox) has been added in FoSCoS as follows namely: –

a) I/We have complied with all the permissions/rules, which are applicable to my food business and the premises of the food business such as CGWA NOC etc.

b) I/We do not possess more than one active license/ registration for any other food businesses at the same premises.

Validity of the New License and Registration

New License – The Validity of the new License is now restricted to only 1  year instead of the existing provision

For Registration – Validity shall be continued as per the existing provision.

There shall be no late fee of Rs. 100 per day  

The renewal of license and registration shall be available as early as 180 days prior to the expiry date

Now FBOs are required to self – declare the compliance regarding the points in the inspection checklist at the time of renewal.

The Order shall be applicable on applications submitted on or after January 12, 2023

Click here to read Notification

Source: https://www.fssai.gov.in/

Buyer Seller Meet

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Indian Business Delegation for Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) in ASEAN Region covering Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines & Indonesia from 20th Feb– 04th Mar 2023

SEPC with the support of Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India and recommendation by EP Services Division, India is organizing India’s services sector trade delegation Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) to ASEAN region covering Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines & Indonesia from 20th Feb. – 04th Mar. 2023 covering following sectors which have demand in ASEAN region:

➢Hotel & Tourism Services
➢Educational Services
➢Healthcare Services
➢Architectural, Construction & Related Engineering Services
➢Entertainment Services (Including AVCG)

Benefits to participants on participating at BSM to ASEAN region.

• Focused prescheduled B2B meetings in each country
• Understand the market potential from experts in ASEAN region.
• Networking Opportunities with potential buyers in ASEAN region.
• Generate business leads and sign MOUs for collaborations.
• Meetings with relevant government and related stakeholders

The tentative programme for this BSM is given in Annexure A for your kind reference.

An estimate of expenditure heads which has to be managed by the participants are –

  • Flight tickets: For 4 countries, approximate cost would be INR ,1,59,000
  • Hotel stay: Approximately USD 130 -165 USD per night.
  • Total Cost approximately for all 4 Countries – INR3,35,000.

SEPC shall share the details of travel partners for this delegation with participants separately.

MAI Support to Participants:

SEPC registered Members whose export turnover during the previous financial year is less than/up to Rs.50 crores and who have completed one year of membership with SEPC will be eligible for assistance under new MAI scheme up to a maximum of Rs. 75,000/- towards economy class air fare, subject to terms and conditions of new MAI scheme and approval by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

Click here for Notification
Click here for Annexure A – Program schedule

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/7v5byhr6

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