Indian authorities close at Turn of the Year 2023/2024

During the Christmas period and the transition from 2023 to 2024, various Indian authorities and certification bodies will be closed. These closures will affect New Year’s Day and the following day January 1st and 2nd, 2024.

MPR International GmbH will remain at your side for your certification needs during this time. If you would like to have your products checked for requirements such as AIS, BIS, WPC, TEC or PESO , please do not hesitate to contact us between the holidays, either by phone or e-mail.

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MPR International GmbH wishes you a successful New Year 2024!

New Indian Regulation on BIS Certification for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys 2023

On August 31, 2023, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry together with the Ministry of Mines published a new regulation for the quality control of aluminum and aluminum alloys. This will come into force three months after the publication date, on January 1, 2024. Aluminum and similar material products (such as steel) generally require BIS Certification to be approved for import and trade in India.

The regulations only apply to materials that are produced and used domestically, or that are imported. Products for the export market are not affected. Certification is carried out by the Bureau of Indian Standards, or BIS for short.

According to the regulation of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the following products require both BIS-ISI certification and a corresponding mark (ISI Mark):

Aluminum and aluminum alloys

This list is supplemented by the Ministry of Mines Ordinance to include other aluminium 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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Manufacturers of Protective Textiles Now Require BIS Certification for Export to India

Manufacturers of various protective textiles must now obtain BIS certification in  order to export their products to India. This development affects a wide range of products, including fire-resistant curtains, upholstery composites for non-domestic furniture, and specialized protective clothing for firefighters and industrial workers. In addition, high-visibility clothing, tactical equipment such as 3-point carrying slings and bulletproof vests also fall under this requirement.

The Indian Standards (IS) for these protective textile products have been established to ensure safety and quality. For example, IS 15741:2007 specifies resistance to ignition of curtains and curtains, while IS 16890:2018 defines the requirements for protective clothing for firefighters. Other specifications include IS 15748:2022 for protective clothing for industrial workers exposed to heat and IS 17051:2018 for bulletproof vests. These standards not only establish the minimum safety criteria, but also comply with international standards and aim to increase the protection and reliability of these products.

The implementation of BIS certification for these products is an important step towards strengthening safety standards. It reflects India’s commitment to ensuring that protective textiles meet strict quality controls. This measure is expected to have a significant impact on domestic and foreign manufacturers, who will now need to meet these standards to gain access to the Indian market. This move not only improves the safety of these products, but also boosts consumer confidence in their effectiveness and reliability.

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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New Quality Control Order for Personal Protection Helmets in India

On October 23, 2023, the DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) issued an important Quality Control Regulation (QCO) mandating ISI Mark for helmets for police, civil defense, and personal protection. In consequence, personal protection helmets will usually require BIS ISI Certification in order to be approved for the use in the Indian market.

This step serves to extend Indian product quality regulations to ensure the safety of users. The regulation will come into force on April 23, 2024, giving manufacturers a six-month window.

This regulation may be referred to as the Ordinance on Helmets for Police, Civil Protection and Personal Protection (Quality Control), 2023.

The implementation deadlines for small and micro enterprises (SMEs) are as follows:

1. Small Enterprises: July 23, 2024
2. Micro Enterprises: October 23, 2024

Products listed in column (1) of the table must comply with the relevant Indian standard in column (2) and must bear the BIS ISI mark under a BIS license from the Bureau of Indian Standards:

Products (1)	Indian Standard (2)	Indian Standard Title (3)
Non-Metallic Helmets for Firefighters and Civil Defense Civil Protection Personnel	2745:1983	Specification for non-metal helmet for firemen and civil defence personnel
Safety helmets	2925:1984	Specification for industrial safety helmets
Non-Metallic Helmets for Police	9562:1980	Non- metal helmet for Police Force

However, this decree does not apply to goods or objects manufactured domestically for export. These do not require an ISI Mark.

Penalty for Violation: Any person who violates the provisions of this Regulation will face a penalty under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

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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BIS Certification: A New Mandate for Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters in India

In a recent communication from the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the central government of India has highlighted the importance of quality control in the plywood industry. This step is taken after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which is responsible for the BIS certification for manufacturers of these and other products and also manages the ISI Mark.

The Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Quality Control) Order, 2023 stipulates that the goods or items contained must comply with the associated Indian standard. In addition, they should bear the ISI mark of the BIS. Any breach of this order will result in sanctions under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

This Regulation shall enter into force six months after the date of its official announcement on August 29, 2023. However, separate provisions have been made for small and micro enterprises defined in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Act. For small enterprises, the regulation will take effect nine months after its notification, and for micro-enterprises, twelve months.

Further information on the ISI Mark or BIS certificate can be found on our website.

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 CRS registration and BIS ISI Certification, please refer to our free brochure “BIS Certification Made Easy“.