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New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has sought replies from the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on a petition filed by Forever Toy Traders Association against a Central notification pertaining to categorising of toys into non-electric and electric, which mandates toy manufacturers to apply for a licence. A division bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh will hear the plea on March 19, which wants to get the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020 to be quashed. The gazette order dated 25 February 2020 was supposed to come into force from September 1 last year, which mandated BIS compliance for all toys sold across India, and wanted various categories of toys to conform to the standards laid down by the ministry.…

A new report from the World Economic Forum promotes an integrated approach as the solution to decarbonizing urban areas. Here are some top ISO standards to help. More than half the world’s population live in cities, which are crammed into just 3 % of the globe’s surface and are responsible for 70 % of greenhouse gas emissions, according to a recent report by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Net Zero Carbon Cities: An Integrated Approach highlights that, as urbanization is tipped to grow, more action needs to be taken by cities to achieve net-zero emissions and slow down rising earth temperatures. “Systemic efficiency” is the answer to all our current crises, the report urges, encompassing “clean electrification, smart digital technology, and efficient buildings and infrastructure, along with a circular economy approach to water,…

India to make up a quarter of global demand growth2019-2040 India will make up the biggest share of energy demand growth at 25% over the next two decades,as it overtakes the European Union as the world's third-biggest energy consumer by 2030, the International Energy Agency (IEA)said. India's energy consumption is expected to nearly double as the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) expands to an estimated $8.6 trillion by 2040 under its current national policy scenario, the IEA said in its India Energy Outlook 2021 released on Tuesday. “This is underpinned by a rate of GDP growth that adds the equivalent of another Japan to the world economy by 2040,” said the IEA, the energy agency and policy adviser for members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. India's growing…

Multiple jurisdictions in Canada have implemented stewardship programs, putting onus on producers to manage the products and packaging they churn out at the end of life. This two-part series tells the story of British Columbia’s 21 producer responsibility programs, focusing on one in particular. And it takes a look at Ontario’s plans to transition from 50% to 100%-funded producer responsibility for packaging and paper. Years back, British Columbia, Canada set out to incentivize producers to take a hard look at products they put on the market, with thought to how they could design them to be easier to deal with at the end of life. The idea was to ensure that governments and taxpayers did not have to pick up the tab for managing waste commodities and their packaging—while finding solutions…

Utility patents protect ideas and inventions; design patents protect aesthetic features of a product; and trademarks protect the exclusive consumer association with your company that your brands, logos, or designs evoke. Despite the differences in these types of intellectual property (“IP”), these are some common issues that arise in patent and trademark lawsuits. Overlap of Design Patent With Trade Dress Design patents and trade dress are legal protections for visually identifiable features of a commercial product, the purpose of which is not exclusively or primarily functional. Famous examples include the distinctive shape of Coca-Cola bottles and the red soles of Christian Louboutin shoes. The owner of the UGG brand has both design patents and trademarks covering its shoe designs, demonstrating that these two forms of intellectual property can cover the same aesthetic features. If a…

Acknowledging that solar energy has a “huge promise” for India, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said in her Budget speech that “to build up domestic capacity, we will notify a phased manufacturing plan for solar cells and solar panels”. The Centre had imposed a 25% safeguard duty on solar imports from China and Malaysia in July 2018 for two years, which was extended to July 2021, at a rate of 15%. Even though Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman did not mention any import restrictions on solar cells and modules to boost the domestic manufacturers, the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) does not rule out the imposition of basic customs duty (BCD) on such items. Addressing the media about the implications of the budget on the renewable sector, MNRE…

Rise in automation in the automotive sector, surge in need for safety, accuracy, and productivity, and reduction in labor costs in organizations fuel the growth of the global automotive robotics market. Based on region, Asia-Pacific contributed to the highest market share in 2019, and is expected to maintain its dominant share throughout the forecast period. Portland, OR, Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As per the report published by Allied Market Research, the global automotive robotics industry generated $6.63 billion in 2019, and is expected to reach $13.60 billion by 2027, witnessing a CAGR of 12.8% from 2020 to 2027. The report provides a detailed analysis of the top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers & opportunities, market size & estimations, competitive landscape, and evolving market trends. Download Report Sample (339 Pages…

Surge in demand for safety and convenience-related features, high demand for electric vehicles, and stringent safety regulations of governments drive the growth of the global automotive motors market. PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Automotive Motors Market by Type (DC brushed motors, Brushless DC motors, Stepper motors, and Traction motors), Vehicle Type (Two-wheelers, Electric Two-wheelers, Passenger cars, Light commercial vehicles (LCVs), Heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs), BEV, PHEV, and HEV), Function (Performance, Comfort & Convenience, and Safety & Security), Technology (PWM, DTC, and others), and by Application (Alternator, ETC, Electric parking break, Sun roof motor, Fuel pump motor, ECM, Wiper motor, Engine cooling fan, HVAC, VVT, EGR, Starter motor, Anti-lock brake system, EPS, PLG, and Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020–2027." According to the report, the…

Jorhat has been included in the list of 150 districts in the country selected by the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) to participate in the Eat Right Challenge. After the selection, the Jorhat district administration has swung into a proactive mode to ensure that the district meets all food safety and hygiene norms of the regulatory body. Tezpur in Sonitpur district of Assam has also been included in the list. Briefing newspersons at Jorhat on Tuesday, deputy commissioner Roshni A Korati said the period of participation was from October 2020 to June 2021, but due to the pandemic crisis, many things had not been done. The DC said samples of food were collected from hotels, eateries and also the SHGs and sent to Guwahati for testing. “If they meet…

Recent certifications on TENAA reveals details about the 2021 Xiaomi Mi 10 5G, including its details. The Redmi K40 gets BIS certifications as well. Representative Image: Xiaomi Mi 10 5G special Edition There have been rumours related to a 2021 reboot of the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G for a while but nothing concrete ever came out. The recent TENAA listing, however, reveals the design of the 2021 Mi 10 5G and some of its specifications. The new Mi 10 5G seems to be an affordable alternative to the Mi 11 flagship from this year, thanks to its use of the Snapdragon 870 chipset. The design is reminiscent of the Mi 10 Extreme Commemorative Edition. Also Read - Poco X3 Pro, Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, Realme 8 Pro: Best smartphones under Rs…