Implementation of SETT Level III for printing 2D barcodes

Implementation of SETT Level III for printing 2D barcodes

On August 10, 2023, the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) issued an important notice about the SETT Level III implementation for printing 2D barcodes on explosives at the unit level (excluding detonators). Here’s what you need to know: ✅ In reference to the circular dated June 15, 2023, it

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ISI Mark for insulated flasks, bottles and containers for domestic use

ISI Mark made Mandatory for Insulated Flasks, Bottles, and Containers

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued a Quality Control Order (QCO) on July 14, 2023, and made ISI Mark mandatory for insulated flasks, bottles, and containers for domestic use to boost consumer safety and product quality. Giving manufacturers six months to comply from the date

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CPCB's EPR Certificate on Precious & Essential Metals

CPCB’s EPR Certificate Focus on Precious & Essential Metals

In a significant continuation, CPCB has taken another monumental step by introducing a comprehensive framework for the generation of EPR certificates, specifically targeting key metals extracted from E-waste. CPCB has classified the metals into the following groups- 1. Precious Metal: Gold (Au) 2. Non-Ferrous: Copper and Aluminium 3. Ferrous: Iron

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NO QR Code - BEE

BEE Announces to Continue Production of Refrigerators Without QR Code

On September 12, 2023, BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) made an announcement regarding refrigerators (both Frost Free and Direct Cool) registered under their Standards and Labelling program. In this announcement, BEE has temporarily suspended the requirement for manufacturers and permittees to use QR codes on their appliances until further notice.

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E-Waste Day 2023 Highlights the Issue of Invisible E-Waste

International E-Waste Day is an event celebrated on the 14th of October every year. It was first introduced by the Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Forum in 2018 to promote the importance of recycling e-waste among consumers. This year’s E-Waste Day has been dedicated to emphasising the concept

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EPR for used oil

India Takes Green Leap with Responsible Used Oil Management

In a significant move toward environmental responsibility, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has introduced the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules, 2023.  These rules will be effective from April 1, 2024, marking a major milestone in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for used

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ISI Mark Now Mandatory for Aluminium Products

ISI Mark Now Mandatory for Aluminium Product

The Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys Order, 2023, is bringing a quality revolution to the industry. Every aluminium Product (ingot and casting), whether domestically manufactured or imported for sale or use in India, must bear the ISI certification by November 31, 2023. Aluminium is one of the most versatile and essential

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Standards and Their Importance in Today’s World

Standards and Their Importance in Today’s World

In today’s ever-changing and interconnected world, it’s impossible to live without standards.   Just imagine you wake up in the morning and enjoy some morning news updates on your smart speaker connected to the internet via a Wi-Fi route.  Then you go to the Gym and burn a lot of

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New Regulations for Fire Survival Cables

DPIIT Unveils New Regulations for Fire Survival Cables

Department For Promotion Of Industry And Internal Trade (DPIIT) has released a Quality Control Order (QCO) for solar DC cables and fire survival cables to bear a mandatory ISI mark from February 24, 2024, under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the

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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE BULLETIN - SEPTEMBER

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE BULLETIN (Newsletter – September 2023)

E-Waste Management Framework for Generation of EPR Certificate under E-Waste (Management)  Rules, 2022  In continuation of the recently released arrangement for EPR credit transfer, CPCB has now come up with a framework for the generation of EPR certificates.  CPCB has classified the metals into the following groups: S. No Group Metal 1. Precious metal Gold (Au) 2. Non-Ferrous  Copper

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