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Domestic Electric Clothes Washers Must Carry ISI Mark

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued the Electrical Appliances for Domestic Clothes...

Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products Must Carry ISI Mark

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality...

NCCS Updates Security Certification for EoS/EoL Items

The National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) recently announced the security certification...

New Import Rules for Laptops and Tablets from January 2025 

With reference to Policy Circular No. 6/2023-24 dated 19 October 2023, DGFT’s import authorisation/...

TEC Announces Key Amendments to MTCTE Procedure

The Telecommunications Engineering Centre (TEC) has recently announced several amendments and...

Deadline Extended for CCTV Camera Registration by 6 Months

On October 9, 2024, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a...

Revision in Star labeling table for Solar Photovoltaic Modules 

In a recent notification dated 21st March 2024, BEE has issued a notification for all the...

Govt’s New Initiative to Boost Domestic Electrolyser Manufacturing

As part of “Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme Component...

India Introduces Electric Vehicle (EV) Manufacturing Scheme

India’s automotive sector is rapidly growing, with significant potential for electric vehicles...

Govt. Introduces Amendments in VEHICLE Scrapping Facility

Amendments to the Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facility Rules in India have been...

CPCB Extends Deadline for E-Waste Recycling Targets 

The CPCB announced recently that the deadline for recycling e-waste has been extended until April...

Extension: Acceptance of NABL Test Reports Extended by Four Months

TEC has extended the final acceptance date of NABL-accredited lab test reports for Optical Fibre...

EXEMPTION: Parameters/ Interfaces of Applicable ERS under MTCTE

TEC has exempted the Parameters/ Interfaces to all applicable ERs under MTCTE up to 30th June 2024...

BEE  Rolls Out Star Labelling Initiative Boilers and Visi Cooler  

To promote energy efficiency and conservation efforts nationwide, on March 12, 2024, the Bureau of...

India Launches Efficiency Scheme for Grid-connected Solar Inverters  

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has initiated a voluntary Star Labelling program for...

FSSAI Urges Strict Vigilance Against Adulterated Foods During Festival Season 

With the festival season around the corner, there’s a rise in demand for food items like...

Stop Labelling Drinks as ‘Health’ or ‘Energy’ Drinks: FSSAI

Recent scrutiny by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the National...

Amendment in Plastic Waste Management Rules 2024

The Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India (MoEF&CC)...

Compliance Guidelines for EPR for Plastic Packaging

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued crucial guidelines regarding Extended Producer...

Govt. issues Amendments to Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022

The Central Government has taken proactive steps to enhance the management of battery waste by...

Govt. Introduced Amendments to E-Waste Management Rules 2022

Recently, the Central Government introduced amendments to The E-waste (Management) Rules, 2022...

IS 16270: 2023 Amendment of IS 16270: 2014

Recently on 27th Dec 2023, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) revised the standard for Storage...

Green Credit Rules, 2023 – Tree Plantation Methodology  

Green Credit is more than just a financial product, it’s a commitment to sustainability. It...

DPIIT issues Amendment in Wood Laminates Quality Control Order 

On February 29th, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) made an...

CDSCO streamlined PSUR Application Process by going Digital 

Starting March 11, 2024, the process for submitting Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs) regarding...

CDSCO Enhanced Sampling Procedures for Drugs, Cosmetics & Medical Devices 

To enhance efficiency and consistency in the sampling procedures of drugs, cosmetics, and medical...

Government Sets New Deadline for Methyl and Ethyl Acrylate

Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals has revised the implementation dates for the mandatory...

Government Mandates ISI Mark for Key Petrochemical Products  

In a groundbreaking move, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals issued a Quality Control...

BEE Revised Solar PV Modules Labelling Fee Structure

In a notification dated 3rd November 2023, Solar PV modules were introduced in the voluntary regime...

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...

CPCB notified the Deadline for Annual Return Submission

On January 29, 2024, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued a notification stating that...

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...

Requirement of Documents Against Few Parameters of PON Category

TEC has recently notified the acceptance of Exemption/ Test Reports/ Self Declaration of Conformity...

Exclusion Of Hybrid Set Top Box Category From MTCTE Scheme

After excluding certain categories such as Smartwatches, Mobile Phones, Cameras, etc., TEC has also...

Exemption About Various Parameters/Interfaces of ERs

On 8th January 2024, TEC notified the industry of various exemption from the submission of test...

ISI Mark Now Mandatory for Electrical Accessories

On 1 January 2024, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) announced a...

Online Voluntary Certification Scheme

Department of Telecommunications ( DOT ) has now started accepting online applications for voluntary...

NSWS Portal for Streamlined Medical Approvals

The government of India launched the National Single Window System (NSWS), a unified platform...

Addendum in Operational Manual of S&L Program 

BEE has introduced an update in one of the clauses of the Operational Manual alternatively known as...

Parallel Testing is Now a Permanent Provision for BIS-CRS Certification! 

Based on stakeholder consultation and the consent of MEITY the parallel testing has been changed...

Extension of Self-Certification Deadline for SPV Inverters

The timeline for the self-certification of Solar PV Inverters for CRS certification has been...

DPIIT made the ISI Mark Mandatory for Laboratory Glassware 

On 1 January 2024, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) announced a...

CPCB Outlines Exemption for Registration under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued a notification regarding the E-Waste EPR registration...

Refrigerators and Deep Freezers Must Bear the ISI Mark

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) initially set January 1, 2023...

Extending the Duration of the Star Rating Plan for Distribution Transformer

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has extended the validity of the Star Rating table of...

Implementation of QR code on Self-Ballasted LED LAMPS

Regarding the implementation of the QR code, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has released a...

Compliance Mandates for Packaged Goods Effective January 2024

On January 1, 2024, the Department of Consumer Affairs, made it mandatory for all packaged goods to...

Extension of mandatory security testing of WI-Fl CPE AND IP ROUTER under MTCTE

The mandatory date for security testing of Wi-Fi CPEs and IP Routers has been extended by an...

Extension of products covered under MTCTE Phase III and IV 

TEC has extended the mandatory certification deadline for certain products covered under MTCTE...

Roll Out of Satellite Communication Services in India

India’s satellite communication services are gearing up to revolutionize telemedicine...

Registration Deadline Approaching for E-waste 2022 Regulations

On 22 December 2023, the Control Pollution Centre Board issued a notification remanding entities...

India Mandated Air-Conditioned Cabins for Commercial Trucks

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways – India (MoRTH) has issued a notification in which...

Deadline Extension for Washing Machine Model Deterioration Process

Following the notification issued on 17th November 2023, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has...

DPIIT made ISI Mark Compulsory for Pressure Cooker Gaskets

On December 14th, 2023, the DPIIT made it mandatory for Rubber Gaskets used in Pressure Cookers to...

ISI Mark Mandatory for Cycle and Rickshaw Tyres and Tubes

On December 11, 2023, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) announced...

DPIIT Made ISI Mark Compulsory for Hinges

To enhance safety measures, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)...

DPIIT Mandates ISI Mark for Safes and Locks

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recently issued a Quality...

CPCB Upgrades E-Waste EPR Online Portal

CPCB has come up with an update to the E-waste Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) online portal...

FSSAI Takes Action Against Unauthorized Use of Artificial Ripening Agents

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) expresses significant concern regarding the...

DPIIT Mandates ISI Mark for Steel Wires, Ropes, and Mesh

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) made a significant announcement...

ISI Mark Mandatory for Material Measures of Length

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on November 21, 2023, made a...

TRAI Mandates a Digital Consent Acquisition (DCA) System

In recent times, spam calls and messages have posed a persistent challenge for mobile users, despite...

DoT Mandates SAR Information on Mobile Packaging

In continuation to the Department’s OM No. 18-10/2008-IP dated 25.01.2012 and 17.08.2012...

New SIM Cards Rules to Be Followed in India

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is introducing new rules for buying and selling SIM cards...

Final Reminder to Submit Annual Reports Plastic Waste Management

The Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India (MoEFCC) has issued a...

Important Notice for Gas Cylinders Importers

Importers of High-pressure Gas Cylinders, Please be Aware! The exemptions and relaxations provided...

Washing Machines Now Under Mandatory BEE S & L Scheme    

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has recently issued a critical notification concerning Washing...

DPIIT Mandates ISI Mark for Door Fittings

In a proactive move to enhance consumer safety and product quality, the Department for Promotion of...

BEE S&L Program for Solar Photovoltaic Modules

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has launched the Standards and Labeling Program for Solar...

BEE Extends Star Rating System for Tyers!

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has extended the current star rating system for Tyres until...

FSSAI Mandates Iron Salt Specification for Fortified Food

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has established regulations regarding...

ISI Mark Now Mandatory for Chains and Sprockets

On September 25, 2023, DPIIT issued a vital order, mandating ISI Mark on Precision Roller and Bush...

India Introduces Battery Waste Management Rules 2023

The Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced the Battery Waste...

India Introduces Updates in Plastic Waste Management Rules!

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced amendments to the...

Special Drive for Festive Food Purity by FSSAI

With the upcoming festive season, the demand for sweets, savouries, and milk products like Ghee...

ISI Mark Now Mandatory on Drums and Tins 

In a groundbreaking move, DPIIT introduced a Quality Control Order (QCO) on October 17, 2023, making...

ISI Mark Mandated for Protective Helmets

On October 23, DPIIT issued a significant Quality Control Order (QCO) mandating ISI Mark on Helmets...

BEE Extends Star Rating Table Validity for Pump Sets

In a recent update, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has announced an extension of the validity...

PWM Annual Filling Deadline Approaching

CPCB is in the process of notifying EPR holders through individual emails, urging you to complete...

DGFT Introduces New Import Rules for IT Hardware

On October 19, 2023, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) introduced significant changes...

ISI Mark made mandatory for Miscellaneous Steel Products  

On 25 September 2023, the DPIIT issued a Quality Control Order (QCO) for Miscellaneous Steel...

ISI Mark Made Mandatory for Medical Textile in India 

To promote the health and safety of healthcare workers and patients, The Ministry of Textiles...

IS/ IEC 62368-1 Second Revision Open for Public Comments

The Indian Standard IS/IEC 62368-1, which is currently in its second revision, is open for public...

Legal Metrology Amendment Rule for Packaged Commodities 2023

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has announced the Legal Metrology...

Chillers to be covered under Mandatory Scheme

The BEE department has introduced significant changes in the Chillers product category which are...

CDSCO Grants Extension for Class C & D Medical Device

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has granted an extension of six months for...

Deadline Extended for PDU And Labelling Fee Submissions

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has granted an extension for submitting Production Data...

Self-Contained Drinking Water Cooler to be ISI Certified

From March 25, 2024, all self-contained drinking water coolers in India must be ISI Certified under...

Implementation of SETT Level III for printing 2D barcodes

On August 10, 2023, the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) issued an important...

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...

CPCB’s EPR Certificate Focus on Precious & Essential Metals

In a significant continuation, CPCB has taken another monumental step by introducing a comprehensive...

BEE Announces to Continue Production of Refrigerators Without QR Code

On September 12, 2023, BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) made an announcement regarding...

India Takes Green Leap with Responsible Used Oil Management

In a significant move toward environmental responsibility, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and...

ISI Mark Now Mandatory for Aluminium Product

The Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys Order, 2023, is bringing a quality revolution to the industry...

DPIIT Unveils New Regulations for Fire Survival Cables

Department For Promotion Of Industry And Internal Trade (DPIIT) has released a Quality Control Order...

Reduction in the Entry Fee and Bank Guarantees

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in March last year, had requested TRAI seeking their...

Plywood and Door Shutters Now Need to Get ISI-Certified!

From February 29, 2024, it is mandatory for Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters to be...

SIT Compliance Becomes Optional for Indian Footwear Industry

The product manuals of the consumer footwear and footwear components products have been revised to...

TEC Extended the Mandatory Certification to Jan 2024

The Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) has extended the mandatory certification date for phase III and...

DEADLINE ALERT! CPCB Reminder for EPR Compliance!

CPCB is actively reminding all EPR holders through mail to submit their annual filing on or before...

CPCB Announces Interim Solution for Waste Tyre EPR Credit Exchange 

As per the Gazette released on July 21st by the CPCB regarding Waste Tyre Extended Producer...

ISI Certification Mandatory for Nuts, Bolts and Fasteners!

It is mandatory for all nuts, bolts and fasteners manufactured or imported for sale or use in India...

CPCB’s EPR Certificates for Responsible Recycling

Under the E-waste Management Rules, 2022, recyclers now must obtain EPR Certificates through the EPR...

Suspension of BEE Applicant Portal Under S & L Scheme

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has commenced suspension of the BEE applicant portal of...