Regulatory Compliance Solutions FMCS & ISI MarkingBIS CertificationTec - Mtcte CertificationWPC - Wireless ApprovalsWaste Management BEE - Energy Efficiency & LabelingCDSCO - Cosmetic & MedicalLegal MetrologyIMEI- TAC ApprovalsTelecom Regulatory CompliancePESO CertificationARAI- Automotive ApprovalsGlobal Market AccessFSSAIGEM RegistrationPublic Policy & GovtLiasioningRohs ComplianceDGFT- Restricted Import LicensesRegulatory Compliance Training
VINCULAR is a Product Regulatory Analyst for the domestic and international markets. Our regulatory understanding and breadth of business experience has helped global players explore opportunities in the Indian market. Our team of experts consists of veterans from the industry holding over 100+ years of collective experience in the field of consulting, policy making, risk assessment, standard formulation, public advocacy, and managing product compliance for Global Manufacturers, OEMs, ODMs, Brands, MSMEs, and Importers. Having expertise in Indian product compliance laws and standards, we operate as an extended compliance team facilitating the fulfilment of regulatory requirements while enabling businesses to run smoothly. Being on top of constantly evolving compliance norms, we make sure that the customer’s products are updated with the latest Indian requirements following the law of the land. Our technology partners consist of global regulatory bodies, elite manufacturers, and Fortune 500 brands.
Our major compliance services
TELECOM REGULATORY COMPLIANCES FOR VOICE-BASED OPERATIONS
We offer advisory and project management services to IT & ITeS organisations & help them navigate the complex telecom regulatory compliance ecosystem in India. Our client base includes corporate enterprises with on-prem/ cloud telephony set-up, BPOs with on-prem/ cloud telephony set-up, IT and ITeS organizations with audio/ video conferencing set-up, cloud telephony solution providers, and Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) in India.
We are a team of highly proficient consultants composed of engineers, industry veterans, and ex- bureaucrats having worked with more than 15+ DoT regional offices covering all of the geographies in India. Our specializations include toll bypass regulations, unified communications, internet telephony, Unified License (UL) registration, Virtual Network Operator (VNO) registration, Quarterly License fee (AGR) submissions, Security guidelines from CERT-IN, data privacy regulations, and telemarketing regulations, to name a few.
FMCS & ISI MARKING
ISI mark (Scheme-I of Schedule-II) is a certification mark for domestic and industrial products in India other than electronics & IT goods. The mark imposed on any product means that a product conforms to the Indian Standard. The ISI mark is mandatory for certain products to be sold in India like various electrical appliances, toys, safety glasses, LPG valves, tyres & tubes, Portland cement etc. But in the case of most other products, it is voluntary.
We act as a single window for the entire certification requirement, including documentation guidance, understanding of Indian Standard parameters, laboratory setup, sampling advice, mock audits, technical resource deployment for factory audits, and liaison with BIS for queries or technical support. We have a strong association with leading BIS recognized laboratories for supporting the
post-audit product testing requirements as well.
TEC-MTCTE CERTIFICATION
A scheme regulated by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre for products having the capability to connect with the Indian Telecom Network, The TEC certification process requires mandatory testing of such products to be performed in India.
Being one of the leading organizations working with TEC for more than 10 years, VINCULAR has experience of delivering more than 500 projects in the telecom domain. We are closely associated with TEC since the inception of MTCTE regulation and have executed more than 100 projects under this scheme.
Our strong association with leading testing laboratories, industry associations, and regulators will help you navigate the complex telecom regulatory domain in India.
WPC- WIRELESS APPROVALS
Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) is a wing of Department of Telecommunications (DoT), regulates the required authorization for any business or individual which seeks to manufacture, import, sell or use wireless Equipment in the country.
VINCULAR is equipped with a team of young and skilled engineers well-versed with all aspects of the Indian wireless regulations, with experience in handling projects for wireless approvals. We support organizations with all aspects of the Wireless Planning Commission regulations like ETA, Experimental License, Dealer Possession License, RF testing, etc.
BIS-CRS
The Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) is a regime meant to validate the Electrical Safety across IT/AV, Consumer Electronics, amongst various other segments, regulated by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
VINCULAR has been supporting clients since the inception of the CRS scheme in India.
Managing more than 3000 projects in CRS every year, we provide End to
End Support from pre inspection to final product certification in this domain.
BEE- ENERGY EFFICIENCY & LABELING
The Government of India set up the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, Government of India on 1st March 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, to develop policies and strategies to reduce the energy intensity of the Indian economy. Having delivered a large volume of projects for the Standard and Labelling Scheme under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in India, VINCULAR comes with a thorough subject matter expertise and tailored approach to help our clients meet their energy efficiency objectives and timelines, with highly competitive commercials for both Mandatory & Voluntary product certification requirements.
LEGAL METROLOGY
Legal Metrology is the application of legal requirements to measurements and measuring instruments. It is a division governed under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution in India and is a part of the Department of Consumer Affairs. This division came into force after the Legal Metrology Act of 2009 was notified on 31st Jan 2011 and implemented with effect from 1st April 2011. The objective of Legal Metrology is to ensure public guarantee from the point of view of security and accuracy of the weighments and measurements.
VINCULAR services businesses across the entire Legal Metrology Spectrum in India, including registration licensing, product approvals, stamping & verification, and ensuring label compliance of products.
We assist our customers through every stage of the regulatory process by simplifying, educating, and supporting them.
WASTE MANAGMENT
A registered PRO (Producer Responsibility Organisation) with the Central Pollution Control Board, VINCULAR deals in all type of waste management regulations like E-waste, Plastic Waste, Battery Waste and Tyre Waste etc.
We help organizations with registration certifications and ongoing compliance requirements like quarterly/annual filing, consumer awareness & communication including deployment of Toll-Free Helpline, PAN India collection centers, actual waste recycling, and target fulfillment obligations.
FSSAI
FSSAI has been established under Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 which consolidates various acts and orders to ensure food safety and quality for the consumers. FSSAI regulates various set of standards for food categories in India. VINCULAR is equipped to take up FSSAI Licensing projects efficiently for all required approvals under the FSSAI scope.
PESO
PESO certification or more precisely Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organisation of India registration describes the mandatory approval program for Oil and Gas industry or products that work with gases, are used in the oil industry, or that have to withstand very corrosive environments. The PESO certification was previously called the Chief Controller of Explosives (CCOE). Products that need a PESO certificate in India include (1) Explosive Flame Proof Product, (2) Pressure Vessels, (3) Cylinders, (4) Explosive Material handling, transportation, disposal, and those products used in the Gas and Oil Industry.
VINCULAR adopts a result-oriented approach to help our customers comply with mandatory licence requirements in the organization.
AUTOMOTIVE APPROVALS
An approval that production samples of a design receives after meeting certain performance specifications, In 1989, Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR) came into effect in India, making AIS certification possible. The CMVR provides rules and regulations regarding, among other things, the production and maintenance of motor vehicles, traffic limitations, and vehicle approval. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is in-charge of implementing Type Approval and manufacturing Conformance regulations related to emissions.
At VINCULAR, we provide type approval for 2, 3 & 4 Wheelers, Agricultural tractors, Construction Equipment Vehicle, Automotive engine, components & equipment’s.
GeM Registration
The Government’s E-Marketplace (GeM) is an online platform for public procurement in India. The initiative was launched by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India with the objective to create an open and transparent procurement platform for government buyers. GeM shall permit any seller, registered in India in accordance with prevalent laws and regulations, manufacturing or marketing genuine goods/ services to sell on GeM portal.
VINCULAR helps in enlisting company’s services or products over the portal to be able to sell to the government buyers.
IMEI-TAC Approval
TAC plays a vital role within the industry, it is the first step in IMEI creation and together these unique equipment identifiers enable goods to be transported around the world, allow governments to collect correct taxes, together with the WCO, counterfeit devices and help operators identify, and serve appropriately, devices on their networks. VINCULAR offers comprehensive support to companies in obtaining approval regarding IMEI-TAC including IMEI certificate generation/validation via the Indian govts ICDR portal.
Restricted Import Licenses-DGFT
Restricted import Licence comes under Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). Items which are restricted under the ITC(HS) import policy requires a licence prior to the importation.
At VINCULAR, we offer assistance in obtaining NOCs from inter-ministerial committees as well as smooth approvals.
RoHS
RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. RoHS, also known as Directive 2002/95/EC, originated in the European Union and restricts the use of specific hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products (known as EEE). The substances banned under RoHS are lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (CrVI), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), and four different phthalates (DEHP, BBP, BBP, DIBP).
RoHS is a WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment). Our in-depth knowledge and expertise will certainly help you in getting right advice & consultation w.r.t. various aspects of RoHS compliance as well as RoHS testing for required components/products.
Regulatory Compliance Training
To assist our clients in developing a thorough awareness of the numerous compliance requirements applicable in the Indian market, VINCULAR provides regulatory compliance training to a variety of industry organisations. Our training program covers a range of domains to equip our clients with the knowledge necessary to operate smoothly and comply with all relevant regulations. You can get in touch with us, if you wish to avail any sort of regulatory compliance trainings.
Public Policy & Govt. Liaison
Public policy involves the decisions and actions taken by a government or governing body to address issues regarding any norm defined. Government liaison, on the other hand, involves the process of establishing and maintaining relationships between a government agency and external stakeholders such as businesses, interest groups, and the public.
As VINCULAR, we assist our clients by sharing upcoming policy drafts and gathering feedback from stakeholders, which we present to the relevant ministry. Additionally, we support our clients in their government liaison activities by facilitating outreach, communication, and collaboration with stakeholders and government agencies. Our goal is to ensure that the perspectives and concerns of all stakeholders are considered in the development and implementation of public policy
Data Privacy Compliance
Organisations are experiencing unprecedented change in the Data Protection and Security landscape. Changing regulations are forcing constant business, technical, and legal operational changes. These changes often overlap, resulting in highly complex legal and regulatory scenarios.
We offer a dedicated global cross-functional team that includes former regulatory agency officials, attorneys, data privacy officers and data officers, technologists and privacy consultants, and auditors to help you build, implement, and optimise your Data Protection and Security programme.
We partner with you to understand jurisdictions and regulatory obligations, assess your needs, implement compliance measures and safeguards and respond to new and changing regulations.
TELECOM REGULATORY COMPLIANCES FOR VOICE-BASED OPERATIONS
We offer advisory and project management services to IT & ITeS organisations & help them navigate the complex telecom regulatory compliance ecosystem in India. Our client base includes corporate enterprises with on-prem/ cloud telephony set-up, BPOs with on-prem/ cloud telephony set-up, IT and ITeS organizations with audio/ video conferencing set-up, cloud telephony solution providers, and Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) in India.
We are a team of highly proficient consultants composed of engineers, industry veterans, and ex- bureaucrats having worked with more than 15+ DoT regional offices covering all of the geographies in India. Our specializations include toll bypass regulations, unified communications, internet telephony, Unified License (UL) registration, Virtual Network Operator (VNO) registration, Quarterly License fee (AGR) submissions, Security guidelines from CERT-IN, data privacy regulations, and telemarketing regulations, to name a few.
FMCS & ISI MARKING
ISI mark (Scheme-I of Schedule-II) is a certification mark for domestic and industrial products in India other than electronics & IT goods. The mark imposed on any product means that a product conforms to the Indian Standard. The ISI mark is mandatory for certain products to be sold in India like various electrical appliances, toys, safety glasses, LPG valves, tyres & tubes, Portland cement etc. But in the case of most other products, it is voluntary.
We act as a single window for the entire certification requirement, including documentation guidance, understanding of Indian Standard parameters, laboratory setup, sampling advice, mock audits, technical resource deployment for factory audits, and liaison with BIS for queries or technical support. We have a strong association with leading BIS recognized laboratories for supporting the
post-audit product testing requirements as well.
TEC-MTCTE CERTIFICATION
A scheme regulated by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre for products having the capability to connect with the Indian Telecom Network, The TEC certification process requires mandatory testing of such products to be performed in India.
Being one of the leading organizations working with TEC for more than 10 years, VINCULAR has experience of delivering more than 500 projects in the telecom domain. We are closely associated with TEC since the inception of MTCTE regulation and have executed more than 100 projects under this scheme.
Our strong association with leading testing laboratories, industry associations, and regulators will help you navigate the complex telecom regulatory domain in India.
WPC- WIRELESS APPROVALS
Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) is a wing of Department of Telecommunications (DoT), regulates the required authorization for any business or individual which seeks to manufacture, import, sell or use wireless Equipment in the country.
VINCULAR is equipped with a team of young and skilled engineers well-versed with all aspects of the Indian wireless regulations, with experience in handling projects for wireless approvals. We support organizations with all aspects of the Wireless Planning Commission regulations like ETA, Experimental License, Dealer Possession License, RF testing, etc.
BIS-CRS
The Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) is a regime meant to validate the Electrical Safety across IT/AV, Consumer Electronics, amongst various other segments, regulated by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
VINCULAR has been supporting clients since the inception of the CRS scheme in India.
Managing more than 3000 projects in CRS every year, we provide End to
End Support from pre inspection to final product certification in this domain.
BEE- ENERGY EFFICIENCY & LABELING
The Government of India set up the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, Government of India on 1st March 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, to develop policies and strategies to reduce the energy intensity of the Indian economy. Having delivered a large volume of projects for the Standard and Labelling Scheme under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in India, VINCULAR comes with a thorough subject matter expertise and tailored approach to help our clients meet their energy efficiency objectives and timelines, with highly competitive commercials for both Mandatory & Voluntary product certification requirements.
LEGAL METROLOGY
Legal Metrology is the application of legal requirements to measurements and measuring instruments. It is a division governed under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution in India and is a part of the Department of Consumer Affairs. This division came into force after the Legal Metrology Act of 2009 was notified on 31st Jan 2011 and implemented with effect from 1st April 2011. The objective of Legal Metrology is to ensure public guarantee from the point of view of security and accuracy of the weighments and measurements.
VINCULAR services businesses across the entire Legal Metrology Spectrum in India, including registration licensing, product approvals, stamping & verification, and ensuring label compliance of products.
We assist our customers through every stage of the regulatory process by simplifying, educating, and supporting them.
WASTE MANAGMENT
A registered PRO (Producer Responsibility Organisation) with the Central Pollution Control Board, VINCULAR deals in all type of waste management regulations like E-waste, Plastic Waste, Battery Waste and Tyre Waste etc.
We help organizations with registration certifications and ongoing compliance requirements like quarterly/annual filing, consumer awareness & communication including deployment of Toll-Free Helpline, PAN India collection centers, actual waste recycling, and target fulfillment obligations.
FSSAI
FSSAI has been established under Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 which consolidates various acts and orders to ensure food safety and quality for the consumers. FSSAI regulates various set of standards for food categories in India. VINCULAR is equipped to take up FSSAI Licensing projects efficiently for all required approvals under the FSSAI scope.
PESO
PESO certification or more precisely Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organisation of India registration describes the mandatory approval program for Oil and Gas industry or products that work with gases, are used in the oil industry, or that have to withstand very corrosive environments. The PESO certification was previously called the Chief Controller of Explosives (CCOE). Products that need a PESO certificate in India include (1) Explosive Flame Proof Product, (2) Pressure Vessels, (3) Cylinders, (4) Explosive Material handling, transportation, disposal, and those products used in the Gas and Oil Industry.
VINCULAR adopts a result-oriented approach to help our customers comply with mandatory licence requirements in the organization.
AUTOMOTIVE APPROVALS
An approval that production samples of a design receives after meeting certain performance specifications, In 1989, Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR) came into effect in India, making AIS certification possible. The CMVR provides rules and regulations regarding, among other things, the production and maintenance of motor vehicles, traffic limitations, and vehicle approval. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is in-charge of implementing Type Approval and manufacturing Conformance regulations related to emissions.
At VINCULAR, we provide type approval for 2, 3 & 4 Wheelers, Agricultural tractors, Construction Equipment Vehicle, Automotive engine, components & equipment’s.
GeM Registration
The Government’s E-Marketplace (GeM) is an online platform for public procurement in India. The initiative was launched by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India with the objective to create an open and transparent procurement platform for government buyers. GeM shall permit any seller, registered in India in accordance with prevalent laws and regulations, manufacturing or marketing genuine goods/ services to sell on GeM portal.
VINCULAR helps in enlisting company’s services or products over the portal to be able to sell to the government buyers.
IMEI-TAC Approval
TAC plays a vital role within the industry, it is the first step in IMEI creation and together these unique equipment identifiers enable goods to be transported around the world, allow governments to collect correct taxes, together with the WCO, counterfeit devices and help operators identify, and serve appropriately, devices on their networks. VINCULAR offers comprehensive support to companies in obtaining approval regarding IMEI-TAC including IMEI certificate generation/validation via the Indian govts ICDR portal.
Restricted Import Licenses-DGFT
Restricted import Licence comes under Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). Items which are restricted under the ITC(HS) import policy requires a licence prior to the importation.
At VINCULAR, we offer assistance in obtaining NOCs from inter-ministerial committees as well as smooth approvals.
RoHS
RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. RoHS, also known as Directive 2002/95/EC, originated in the European Union and restricts the use of specific hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products (known as EEE). The substances banned under RoHS are lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (CrVI), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), and four different phthalates (DEHP, BBP, BBP, DIBP).
RoHS is a WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment). Our in-depth knowledge and expertise will certainly help you in getting right advice & consultation w.r.t. various aspects of RoHS compliance as well as RoHS testing for required components/products.
Regulatory Compliance Training
To assist our clients in developing a thorough awareness of the numerous compliance requirements applicable in the Indian market, VINCULAR provides regulatory compliance training to a variety of industry organisations. Our training program covers a range of domains to equip our clients with the knowledge necessary to operate smoothly and comply with all relevant regulations. You can get in touch with us, if you wish to avail any sort of regulatory compliance trainings.
Public Policy & Govt. Liaison
Public policy involves the decisions and actions taken by a government or governing body to address issues regarding any norm defined. Government liaison, on the other hand, involves the process of establishing and maintaining relationships between a government agency and external stakeholders such as businesses, interest groups, and the public.
As VINCULAR, we assist our clients by sharing upcoming policy drafts and gathering feedback from stakeholders, which we present to the relevant ministry. Additionally, we support our clients in their government liaison activities by facilitating outreach, communication, and collaboration with stakeholders and government agencies. Our goal is to ensure that the perspectives and concerns of all stakeholders are considered in the development and implementation of public policy
Data Privacy Compliance
Organisations are experiencing unprecedented change in the Data Protection and Security landscape. Changing regulations are forcing constant business, technical, and legal operational changes. These changes often overlap, resulting in highly complex legal and regulatory scenarios.
We offer a dedicated global cross-functional team that includes former regulatory agency officials, attorneys, data privacy officers and data officers, technologists and privacy consultants, and auditors to help you build, implement, and optimise your Data Protection and Security programme.
We partner with you to understand jurisdictions and regulatory obligations, assess your needs, implement compliance measures and safeguards and respond to new and changing regulations.
Advisory services for India and Global Regulatory Compliance
Llalson with Goverment Departments
Local Representation Service
Compliance Training Program for various regulations
Manpower Outsourcing for compliance Management
Handling Custom Clearance and Management of Test Samples as per the regulations
Competitive pricing from Global and India Partner Labs
Handling technical and other queries from Regulators/ Certification Bodies
Updates on regulatory changes via dedicated Newsroom to keep your updated with their impact on your Business
Inspection for Pre-Compliance
Advisory on Interpretation of Standards and Gazette Notifications
Llalson with Goverment Departments
Local Representation Service
Compliance Training Program for various regulations
Manpower Outsourcing for compliance Management
Handling Custom Clearance and Management of Test Samples as per the regulations
Competitive pricing from Global and India Partner Labs
Handling technical and other queries from Regulators/ Certification Bodies
Updates on regulatory changes via dedicated Newsroom to keep your updated with their impact on your Business
Inspection for Pre-Compliance
Advisory on Interpretation of Standards and Gazette Notifications
