Stiff compliance, flash sale ban in draft norms for e-commerce firms

22 June 2021 – Govt proposes appointing chief compliance officer, nodal contact person mandatory for companies The Centre is planning fresh guidelines for e-commerce companies, including appointment of a chief compliance officer, giving preference to the sale of locally produced goods, mandatory registration of e-tailers with Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT),…

Amazon Partnered Carrier Programme reinstatement preparations

7 May 2021 – Plans for the Amazon Partnered Carrier Programme reinstatement for small parcels are under way, following the suspension of the service at the beginning of the year. It appeared at the beginning of the year that between them Amazon and UPS who carry out the deliveries weren’t quite as ready for Brexit…