ISI Mark for steel products

ISI Mark made mandatory for Miscellaneous Steel Products  

On 25 September 2023, the DPIIT issued a Quality Control Order (QCO) for Miscellaneous Steel Products which will come into effect from March 2024 and makes ISI Mark mandatory for below listed products:  Steel Pipe Flanges: 15155:2020 Steel Cylinders for Pipes with Mortar Lining and Coating: 16651:2017 Stainless Steel Tubes

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ISI Mark for medical textile - QCO

ISI Mark Made Mandatory for Medical Textile in India 

To promote the health and safety of healthcare workers and patients, The Ministry of Textiles ordered on September 27, 2023, that the following medical textile products should carry the ISI Mark and conform to the corresponding Indian Standard. Sanitary Napkins: IS 5405:2019  Baby Diaper: IS 17509:2021  Reusable Sanitary Pad, Sanitary

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Second revision of Indian Standards

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 comments as of October 16, 2023. This standard has been developed by the Technical Committee LITD 07 of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Originally published in 2018, it was initially identical to the

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Legal Metrology Amendment for Packed Commodities

Legal Metrology Amendment Rule for Packaged Commodities 2023

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has announced the Legal Metrology Amendment Rules for Packaged Commodities, 2023, which amends the 2011 Rules. These rules will come into effect on 1 January 2024. 1. These rules introduce crucial changes, including the addition of definitions for “combination package,” “group

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Chillers - Mandatory Star Label

Chillers to be covered under Mandatory Scheme

The BEE department has introduced significant changes in the Chillers product category which are outlined below: 1. Starting from 1st January 2024, Water-cooled and Air-cooled chillers are included in the mandatory certification regime. This means that BEE S&L certification and the star label are compulsory before launching these products in

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Extension for class C and D medical devices

CDSCO Grants Extension for Class C & D Medical Device

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has granted an extension of six months for Class C & D medical devices which were mandated under the licensing regime effective from 1 October 2023. This means importers and manufacturers of Class C & D medical devices can continue their activities for

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International E-waste Day

Plantation Drive on International E-waste Day by Vincular

On the occasion of International E-waste Day, VINCULAR organised a remarkable plantation drive in the serene forest area of Golapar, Haldwani, Uttarakhand. The event was graced by Dr Jogendra Pal Singh Rautela, the esteemed Mayor of Haldwani-Kathgodam City, and Gopal Singh Karki Former Deputy Director of the Uttarakhand Forest Department. It

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Dead Extended for PDU and labelling fees

Deadline Extended for PDU And Labelling Fee Submissions

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has granted an extension for submitting Production Data Updates (PDU) and labelling fees for the fiscal year 2022–23 until October 31, 2023. Applicants who may have missed the initial submission deadline are urged to promptly remit both the PDU and labelling fees within this

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ISI Mark for Water Coolers in India - QCO

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 the Indian Standard IS 1475 (Part 1):2001. This is a health-saving step by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Nothing in this Order shall apply to goods or articles manufactured

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