Small scale industrial classification updated: new stationery and pharmaceutical product codes added, bringing those items under supportive measures.
The Central Government amends the Order's Appendix to add specified stationery and drugs and pharmaceuticals product codes and descriptions, thereby treating those listed items as small scale industrial undertakings eligible for supportive measures, exemptions or other favourable treatment under the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act; the amendment takes effect on publication in the Official Gazette.

Amendment to industrial notification: specified Schedule entries and product codes deleted or substituted, effective on Gazette publication.
Executive amendment to Schedule III of a prior industrial notification directs omission of multiple listed serial entries and removal of a specified product code entry; it also substitutes certain product codes and replaces product descriptions for acrylic sheet products and for polystyrene foam products from expandable beads. The amendment takes effect on publication in the Official Gazette.

Cement quality control requires certified Standard Mark for sale and empowers authorities to inspect and seize nonconforming cement.
The Order requires all cement offered for sale or distribution to conform to the Specified Standard and bear the Standard Mark, mandates licencing by the standards authority before production or within the prescribed period, allows limited exemptions for pending licence grants and for export consignments meeting overseas or buyer specifications, and obliges destruction of nonconforming cement. The Appropriate Authority may demand information and samples, inspect premises and documents, search and seize suspected nonconforming cement under applicable search and seizure procedures, and direct manufacturers and dealers to comply with requirements.

Product Certification Requirement: manufacturers must obtain Standard Mark licence before producing or selling specified electrical goods.
The Order mandates that the listed electrical wires, cables, appliances, protection devices and accessories conform to the Specified Standards and bear the Bureau's Standard Mark before manufacture, storage for sale, sale or distribution. Manufacturers must apply for a Standard Mark licence within forty five days and may commence regular production of items 8-24 only after obtaining a valid licence. Substandard goods must be made unusable and scrapped within three months. The Appropriate Authority may require information, take samples, inspect premises, and seize nonconforming goods, and samples are to be tested in Bureau approved laboratories.