A Comprehensive Guide AFRICAN EXPORTERS TO IMPORT IN INDIA

Complete Guide for African Exporters to Import in India 

Are you an African exporter who wants to import in India but needs clarification on compliance requirements? We understand importing in India can be daunting, especially with the diverse certificate requirements.   Whether you’re dealing with electrical appliances or medical equipment, each product category has its own set of compliance to

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Govt. Issued Orders to Mandate ISI Mark for Laboratory Glassware

You have probably noticed the ISI mark on many products but have you ever wondered what it means and why it’s so important?  Recently in a significant move to ensure the safety and quality of laboratory glassware products, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) announced a

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Electrical Appliances need to carry ISI Mark

Electrical Accessories Need to Carry Mandatory ISI Mark 

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) announced a Quality Control Order in which they mandated ISI Mark for electrical accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2023.  This order was issued on 01 January 2024 and will be effective from the date of publication of this notification in the Official

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Why E-waste Management is Important in India?

Did you know that e-waste or electronic waste is the fastest-growing solid waste stream in the world?  In our modern digital era, electronic devices have become indispensable parts of our daily lives and we cannot imagine a day without them.  Over time, when these things get old or outdated, we

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Revised Implementation Dates for Chemical QCO

Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals Announces Revised Implementation Dates for Certain Chemicals

On January 30, 2024, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals issued the Quality Control Amendment Order, 2024. Initially, implementation dates for certain chemicals were set in February. However, these dates have been revised, and the new implementation schedule is as follows:   Morpholine: Effective from 1st August 2024. Acetic Acid: Effective

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CPCB notified the Deadline for Annual Return Submission

CPCB notified the Deadline for Annual Return Submission

On January 29, 2024, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued a notification stating that all producers must meet their Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) target for the financial year 2023-24 by March 31, 2024.   Producers are also required to submit Quarterly & Annual reports on the E-Waste EPR Portal within

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BEE Introduces Revised Star Ratings for Ceiling Fans  

BEE Introduces Revised Star Ratings for Ceiling Fans  

As you all are aware BEE introduced Ceiling fans under the mandatory scheme in May 2022, with two-star rating tables based on sweep sizes.  However, in a recent notification dated January 23, 2024, under the Standards & Labeling (S&L) program, BEE has revised the star label tables for ceiling fans.  

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Govt. Mandated ISI Mark for Different Woven Sacks

Govt. Mandated ISI Mark for Different Woven Sacks

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers made the ISI Mark mandatory for various woven sacks on December 6, 2023. This Quality Control Order (QCO) was a significant move aimed at ensuring the safety and quality of these products.  But first, let’s understand what woven sacks are. Woven sacks are commonly

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Requirement Of Documents Against Few Parameters Of Pon Category

Requirement of Documents Against Few Parameters of PON Category

TEC has recently notified the acceptance of Exemption/ Test Reports/ Self Declaration of Conformity against the parameters of the ‘PON category of Broadband Equipment’ category. Below are the parameters FYR: Protocol Test for any PON Interface (as per standards mentioned in ER): Exempted till 30 June 2024 Automatic Laser Shut

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Why BEE Certification is Important?

Why BEE Certification is Important in India?

BEE certification is an essential certification in India issued by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency to electric or electronic appliance companies.  The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is an agency set up by the Government of India, under the Ministry of Power on 1st March 2002 under the provisions of

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