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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Implementation of SETT Level III for printing 2D barcodes

Implementation of SETT Level III for printing 2D barcodes

On August 10, 2023, the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) issued an important notice about the SETT Level III implementation for printing 2D barcodes on explosives at the unit level (excluding detonators). Here’s what you need to know: ✅ In reference to the circular dated June 15, 2023, it

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ISI Mark for insulated flasks, bottles and containers for domestic use

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 (QCO) on July 14, 2023, and made ISI Mark mandatory for insulated flasks, bottles, and containers for domestic use to boost consumer safety and product quality. Giving manufacturers six months to comply from the date

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CPCB's EPR Certificate on Precious & Essential Metals

CPCB’s EPR Certificate Focus on Precious & Essential Metals

In a significant continuation, CPCB has taken another monumental step by introducing a comprehensive framework for the generation of EPR certificates, specifically targeting key metals extracted from E-waste. CPCB has classified the metals into the following groups- 1. Precious Metal: Gold (Au) 2. Non-Ferrous: Copper and Aluminium 3. Ferrous: Iron

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NO QR Code - BEE

BEE Announces to Continue Production of Refrigerators Without QR Code

On September 12, 2023, BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) made an announcement regarding refrigerators (both Frost Free and Direct Cool) registered under their Standards and Labelling program. In this announcement, BEE has temporarily suspended the requirement for manufacturers and permittees to use QR codes on their appliances until further notice.

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EPR for used oil

India Takes Green Leap with Responsible Used Oil Management

In a significant move toward environmental responsibility, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has introduced the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules, 2023.  These rules will be effective from April 1, 2024, marking a major milestone in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for used

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ISI Mark Now Mandatory for Aluminium Products

ISI Mark Now Mandatory for Aluminium Product

The Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys Order, 2023, is bringing a quality revolution to the industry. Every aluminium Product (ingot and casting), whether domestically manufactured or imported for sale or use in India, must bear the ISI certification by November 31, 2023. Aluminium is one of the most versatile and essential

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New Regulations for Fire Survival Cables

DPIIT Unveils New Regulations for Fire Survival Cables

Department For Promotion Of Industry And Internal Trade (DPIIT) has released a Quality Control Order (QCO) for solar DC cables and fire survival cables to bear a mandatory ISI mark from February 24, 2024, under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the

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