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MPR JOINS CERTANIA: PAVING THE WAY FOR ENHANCED CERTIFICATION SERVICES
The market-leading certfication expert for accessing Asian markets joins the group.
Munich/Frankfurt, April 29, 2024. MPR China Certification GmbH (incl. the subsidiaries MPR International GmbH und China Certification Corporation), a distinguished service provider and market leader of certification, conformity inspections and product tests required for accessing Asian markets, has announced its strategic partnership with CERTANIA, a rapidly growing group specializing in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for MPR, allowing the company to accelerate growth activities.
Established in 2005, MPR has garnered acclaim for its expertise in providing certification services, conformity assessment, inspections, and product testing services essential for accessing markets in China, India, Korea, and Japan. With a strong foothold in the automotive industry and a diverse clientele spanning electronics, machinery, steel, food, and other sectors, MPR has become a trusted partner for companies seeking regulatory compliance and conformity services. This includes e.g. CCC certification for accessing the Chinese market, BIS certification for India and KC certification for Korea. MPR covers the US market with its subsidiary China Certification Corporation in Chicago.
Joining forces with CERTANIA enables MPR to accelerate its growth activities and expand its service offerings. MPR’s management team will retain independence while gaining access to the resources and support of the larger CERTANIA group.
Julian Busch, Managing Director of MPR, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “With the joint expertise and collaboration with other CERTANIA partner companies, we will be able to support more customers in this fast-growing market segment. Being part of CERTANIA enables us to further invest in broadening our service portfolio to our clients.
Karsten Xander, CEO and Founder of CERTANIA, welcomes MPR and extends the invitation to join this unique group to other entrepreneurs and owners of companies in the field of scientific, laboratory, and compliance services: “We provide an opportunity to put their company into a future-proof structure. It is our fundamental aim to build a group for the long run, where strong partner companies flourish, while retaining their identity. With the addition of MPR, we can now strengthen our service portfolio in specialized complex certification services”.
CERTANIA’s ecosystem provides a platform for mid-sized, knowledge-based companies to thrive under one umbrella, maintaining entrepreneurial freedom while benefiting from group resources and support.
About MPR: MPR China Certification GmbH (incl. the subsidiaries MPR International GmbH und China Certification Corporation) is a leading provider of certification, conformity assessment, inspections, and product testing services for accessing markets in China, India, Korea, and Japan. The company was founded in 2005 with a focus on automotive certification for China and has developed into the central provider for product certifications for Asia for automotive, electronics, consumer goods and food. With strategic locations and strong relationships with certification authorities, MPR offers comprehensive support tailored to client needs. Visit www.mpr-international.com/en for more information.
About CERTANIA: Under the umbrella of CERTANIA Holding GmbH, a new global market player is created in the field of Testing, Inspection & Certification as well as scientific, laboratory and compliance services. This group offers medium-sized partners a sustainable home for their life’s work. CERTANIA enables entrepreneurs and owners to further develop their companies with like-minded people, while continuing to preserve their entrepreneurial roots, corporate culture, brand, and values. For more information, visit certania.com
BIS Certification for Ferroalloys Products
The Ministry of Steel has issued a Quality Control Order (QCO) covering various types of ferroalloys to align with the quality standards specified in Indian standards IS 1110, IS 1170, IS 1171, and IS 1470 for ferrosilicon, ferrochrome, ferromanganese, and silicomanganese, respectively. This order requires manufacturers affected by the QCO to obtain a BIS License under the ISI scheme to ensure their products are eligible for import, sale, and usage in India.
The QCO aims to enhance product quality and foster trust among industries and consumers. It mandates tests for chemical composition, particle size, and extraneous contamination.
For exports to India, manufacturers must acquire BIS certification under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) or BIS registration for certain products under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS). These certifications are essential for the products to be marketed in India, ensuring their quality, safety, and reliability as per Indian Standards (IS).
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.
If you have any questions you can also use our chat-window in the bottom right. (Please check your browser settings if you can’t see the window)
For more information about BIS certification, please refer to our free brochure “BIS Certification Made Easy“.
Extension in Mandatory Certification of certain Products in MTCTE
A new notification by the Department of Telecommunications of the Government of India (published April 1, 2024) announces changes to the testing and certification schedules for certain telecom and networking equipment as part of the MTCTE (Mandatory Testing & Certification Of Telecommunication Equipment) regime’s Phase-III and IV. Telecommunication Equipment and related products require TEC Certification in order to be approved for import and use on the Indian market.
Specifically, the mandatory certification date for 10 out of 44 products is extended by four months, from April 1, 2024, to August 1, 2024, with a detailed list of these products provided here:
The certification date for the other 34 products remains unchanged as per previous notifications.
Additionally, the acceptance deadline for test reports from ILAC-accredited labs in non-border sharing countries is also extended by four months, from March 31, 2024, to July 31, 2024, for the four products listed in the following table. These amendments take effect immediately with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Note: Test reports or results for technical parameters of specified products (ERs), issued by foreign laboratories accredited by ILAC signatories from non-border sharing countries, will be valid for two years from the date they are submitted.
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“.
New Draft for Amendment of CMVR regarding Seat Belts
In their notification from March 12, 2024 the Indian Minsitry of Road Transport and Highways has announced a draft with new additions and adjustments to amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR) regarding seat belts. Seat Belts and related components usually require BIS certification or AIS certification in order to be approved for import and use in the Indian market.
One example change is that safety belt assemblies and safety belt anchorages, fitted on vehicles of categories M, N and L7 manufactured on and after April 1, 2025, shall conform to IS 15140:2018 Automotive vehicles – Safety belt and restraint systems – Specification and IS 15139:2002 Automotive Vehicles – Safety Belt Anchorages, as amended from time to time.
It is important for manufacturers to keep track with regulation changes in order to ensure compliance of their products with Indian standards. MPR International keeps clients up to date on all relevant regulation developments.
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.
If you have any questions you can also use our chat-window in the bottom right. (Please check your browser settings if you can’t see the window)
For more information about BIS certification, please refer to our free brochure “BIS Certification Made Easy“.
You can also check out our free AIS-Brochure, which can be downloaded right here as a PDF file.
New QCO makes BIS mandatory for Hinges
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has enacted a Quality Control Order (QCO) covering various types of hinges. This order mandates compliance with the relevant Indian standard specifications to uphold product quality, making BIS Certification mandatory for this product category.
The implementation of this QCO aims to enhance the quality of the products and foster trust between the industry participants and consumers.
Under the stipulations of the Hinges Quality Control Order, manufacturers subjected to this QCO are required to obtain the BIS License prior to the QCO’s enforcement date.
Of the category “hinges”, the following products are covered under mandatory BIS certification:
| SNo. | Product Name | Indian Standard |
| 1 | Stainless steel butt hinges | IS 12817 |
| 2 | Steel Butt Hinges | IS 1341 |
| 3 | Non-ferrous metal butt hinges | IS 205 |
| 4 | Tee and strap hinges | IS 206 |
| 5 | Parliament hinges | IS 362 |
| 6 | Continuous (Piano) hinges | IS 3818 |
| 7 | Steel back flap hinges | IS 3843 |
| 8 | Double-acting spring hinges | IS 453 |
| 9 | Cabinet hinges | IS 18297 |
Since 2012, the BIS has been gradually expanding the certification catalog and continuously adding additional goods. BIS certification mandatory for many electronic products for industrial and consumer uses. Factory inspections are also required for some 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.
If you have any questions you can also use our chat-window in the bottom right. (Please check your browser settings if you can’t see the window)
For more information about BIS certification, please refer to our free brochure “BIS Certification Made Easy“.