What is FSSAI? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is the apex regulatory body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. It is responsible for ensuring food safety and regulating the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food in India. Every Food…
Misleading Food Labels Under Scanner For years, most Indians looked at the FSSAI logo on food packets as a mere formality. But 2026 has changed that perception dramatically. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has now become one of the most aggressive regulators in the country, targeting misleading…
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 commonly known as the POSH Act, is no longer treated as a mere HR formality. In 2026, regulators, courts, investors, and employees are increasingly scrutinizing whether companies are genuinely compliant or merely maintaining paperwork. Non-compliance can expose…
Beyond the DPDP Act: The Expanding Framework of Data Privacy in India’s Healthcare Sector Healthcare data is among the most sensitive categories of personal information. Unlike ordinary personal data, medical records expose an individual’s physical condition, mental health, genetic traits, reproductive choices, disabilities, and even financial vulnerabilities. In the digital…
The direct selling industry is no longer what it was 10 years ago. Today’s successful direct selling companies are not built merely on products, aggressive recruitment, or motivational seminars. They are built on compliance, consumer trust, technology, legal clarity, and sustainable compensation structures. Yet, despite the market potential, a large…
The direct selling industry in India has emerged as a legally recognised and rapidly expanding sector, regulated primarily under the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021, along with the 2023 amendments issued under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The regulatory environment has continued to evolve in recent years. Amendments introduced…
1. What is the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023? The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 is India’s primary law governing the processing of digital personal data. It lays down obligations for organizations handling personal data and grants rights to individuals whose data is being processed. 2. When does…
India’s healthcare sector is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence for diagnostics, insurance assessments, telemedicine, and hospital management. However, concerns are growing that healthcare algorithms may unintentionally discriminate against vulnerable populations. A major concern in India is data imbalance. Many AI healthcare systems are trained using urban hospital data, while rural populations,…
