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In a recent update, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has announced an extension of the validity for the existing star rating table for pump sets, till 31st December 2025. Therefore, the updated validity period span is from 1 February 2020 to 31 December 2025.  This extension pertains to Diesel

CPCB is in the process of notifying EPR holders through individual emails, urging you to complete your PWM annual filling by or before October 31, 2023. We highly recommend that you act promptly to ensure compliance (ignore if you have already done so). Here are essential points to be aware

On October 19, 2023, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) introduced significant changes to import rules for IT Hardware and electronic items categorized under HSN 8471.    1. The new license regime applies to laptops, computers, tablets, and servers. 2. Importers can apply for authorizations without quantity, value, or country

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

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

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

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

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

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