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New list of tests for telecom devices with 5G interface
The TEC Mobile Technologies division, which is responsible for creating standards and specifications for testing Mobile Technologies, has completed the list of tests to be performed on telecom devices with a 5G cellular interface. At present, the tests are only included in the Essential Requirements document (ER) titled Mobile User Equipment, which is not currently regulated by MTCTE.
Telecommunications equipment typically requires TEC certification to be approved for import and distribution in India.
The following product variants are covered by the list:
- Mobile Data Card or Dongle with WiFi
- Mobile Data Card or Dongle without WiFi
- Mobile Handset
- Mobile Handset without Data
- Mobile Tablet
The values to be tested are divided into the following parameter categories for each product variant, among others:
- Parameters Linked with Product Variant
- 5G NR- FR1 and FR2 interworking with other Radios
- 5G NR (FR1)
- 5G NR (FR2)
- CDMA
- GSM or GPRS or EDGE
- LTE or LTE-A
- WCDMA or HSPA
- WiFi
Contact us for more detailed information on the necessary product tests and the relevant standards.
TEC certification for telecommunication products is provided as a mandatory test certification according to the MTCTE (Mandatory Testing Certification of Telecommunication Equipment) regulations.
TEC Certification has been around many years before 2019 as a voluntary certification, but since April 2019 the certification has been mandatory and every year the Telecommunication Engineering Center (TEC) expands the certification catalog and adds more telecom products. See the list of TEC standards here.
If you are interested in understanding what requirements are needed for your product to be imported into India, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or phone (Europe: +49-69-271 37 69 261, US: +1 773 654-2673). There is no cost or obligation for us to check for you. If a certification need is discovered we can provide a quotation to make sure that all your certification needs are covered.
For more information about TEC certification, please refer to our free brochure “TEC Certification Made Easy“.
Gas cylinders for household use to receive QR codes
The Indian government has decided to label all gas cylinders for household use with QR codes from the beginning of 2023. In the past, there have been increasing complaints from customers that the containers contained 1-2 kg less gas than stated. The QR code is to be affixed to gas cylinders already in circulation and permanently welded to new gas cylinders. The introduction and activation of the system is intended to prevent thefts and improve the tracking and inventory of gas cylinders, according to the minister responsible for energy. Products associated with the Indian oil and gas industry generally require PESO certification to be imported and used in India.
Without the QR code, it was difficult to track complaints from customers that the quantity of gas was too low. It was also not possible to determine the place of storage or filling or to identify the dealer or supplier to the doorstep. With the new QR code, customers should have a better opportunity to enforce their claims and identify untrustworthy retailers with underfills. In addition, customers will receive information on how often the gas cylinder has been used or refilled, as well as the corresponding delivery route and delivery duration. The QR code is also intended to prevent gas cylinders in household use with a lower tax rate from being used for commercial purposes. Foreign manufacturers of gas cylinders are advised to inform themselves about the new QR code regulation in India and also implement it in their products. This is the only way to ensure that they are on the same level as Indian competitors.
Due to the widespread use of LPG for cooking and heating, the demand for gas cylinders in India will also increase. Therefore, the Indian energy sector offers good opportunities for your company to offer services and products there or to produce locally. However, most appliances, equipment and facilities must undergo mandatory PESO certification. Relevant product groups or components are for example gas and pressure vessels, valves and fittings or safety equipment. A complete list can be found under this link. The experts at MPR International GmbH are available to answer your questions about PESO certification or other India certifications without obligation for an initial assessment.
Most equipment, plant and facilities that belong in the Indian oil and gas industry need to go through mandatory PESO certification. This is issued by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation of India. Relevant product groups or components include gas and pressure vessels, valves and fittings, or safety equipment. A complete list can be found on the page about PESO certification mandatory products.
If you are interested in understanding what requirements are needed for your product to be imported into India, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or phone (Europe: +49-69-271 37 69 261, US: +1 773 654-2673). There is no cost or obligation for us to check for you. If a certification need is discovered we can provide a quotation to make sure that all your certification needs are covered.
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Reliance Jio launches 5G network in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh
Mobile service provider Reliance Jio announced the launch of its ‘True 5G Service’ in the Indian cities of Indor and Bhopal. With this, Jio becomes the first mobile operator to provide 5G service in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Complementing the service in Indore and Bhopal, Jio also plans to expand its 5G network to other cities in the same state, including Jabalpur and Gwalior. The company aims to roll out the 5G standard in every city and administrative district in Madhya Pradesh by the end of 2023. To support the rollout of the 5G network, Jio has invested around $604 million. This represents 68 per cent of the total 5G investment by the telecom industry in the state of Madhya Pradesh. WPC certification is necessary for wireless products in order to be used and sold in India.
The WPC (Wireless Planning & Coordination) is the national broadcasting authority in India and is part of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. It was established in 1952 and has its headquarters in New Delhi, with other regional offices in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Guwahati.
The main tasks of the WPC are to issue amateur radio licences and to allocate and monitor the frequency spectrum. In addition, the WPC is responsible for WPC ETA certification (WPC Equipment Type Approval ETA) and other radio approvals. For foreign manufacturers, only the WPC ETA Approval is relevant in most cases. The WPC certification is used synonymously for the ETA (Equipment Type Approval) abroad.
The national broadcasting authority WPC (Wireless Planning & Coordination) is responsible for the relevant certification, in order to regulate the issuing of issuing of amateur radio licenses and the allocation and monitoring of the frequency spectrum.
If you are interested in understanding what requirements are needed for your product to be imported into India, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or phone (Europe: +49-69-271 37 69 261, US: +1 773 654-2673). There is no cost or obligation for us to check for you. If a certification need is discovered we can provide a quotation to make sure that all your certification needs are covered.
For more information about WPC certification, please refer to our free brochure “WPC Certification Made Easy“.
Introduction of quality standards for Indian companies from the gig and shared economy
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the authority responsible for BIS certification, is planning to introduce quality standards for companies from the so-called gig and shared economy. This was confirmed by high-ranking government officials from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. In addition, the BIS is considering the application of International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) standards in India. The standards are to be continuously extended to industries such as taxi providers, food delivery services and online health services.
The gig economy describes a labour market in which mainly temporary and part-time jobs are filled by independent contractors and freelancers. Shared economy extends to mobility service providers (Uber, Rapido), co-working (Awfis, WeWork), housing (Stanzaliving, OYO) and furniture rental (Furlenco). ISO/TC 324 certification is used in shared economy companies. Here, the quality of products and the time frame of delivery are assessed. Data protection, fraud, complaints and compensation are also part of this certification. In India, a sub-group of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs is currently involved in updating the ISO/TC 324 standard and is passing on corresponding proposals to ISO.
Furthermore, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs announced that an expert group for the introduction of “Right to Repair” legislation has been established. According to a survey by LocalCircles, 43 per cent of Indian households had three or more appliances at home that were less than five years old and needed repair. When asked, survey respondents said that often customer service representatives did not show up to repair them or the cost of repair was too high. The founder of LocalCircles, Sachin Taparia, hopes that standards will soon be introduced for India in this area and expects a signal effect for other countries.
A large number of different products require BIS certification in order to import them into India or bring them onto the market. Depending on the product, a distinction is made between BIS-ISI or BIS-CRS certification. As the product list is constantly being expanded, we will be pleased to help you with an initial assessment. MPR International GmbH – India Certification supports you with a pending BIS certification and is also available at any time to answer any questions you may have.
If you are interested in understanding what requirements are needed for your product to be imported into India, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or phone (Europe: +49-69-271 37 69 261, US: +1 773 654-2673). There is no cost or obligation for us to check for you. If a certification need is discovered we can provide a quotation to make sure that all your certification needs are covered.
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For more information about BIS certification, please refer to our free brochure “BIS Certification Made Easy“.