New BIS Standard for Three-Piece Metal Cans in the Food and Beverage Industry

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced a new standard, IS 18427: 2024, aimed at the food and beverage industry, specifically for three-piece round open-top metal cans. These cans, widely used for packaging, play a crucial role in the preservation and transportation of food and beverages. The new standard replaces older standards, including IS 2034, IS 9396 Part 1, and IS 9396 Part 2, which will be withdrawn by January 18, 2025. This shift in regulation is expected to enhance manufacturing practices and product safety. Three-piece round open-top metal cans require BIS ISI certification to be approved for import and sale in India.

The three-piece can design, which dates back to the 19th century, includes a cylindrical body with a welded seam and two seamed ends. These cans are valued for their adaptability, ease of production, and ability to be customized in terms of shape and size. The BIS certification process involves manufacturers submitting applications and product samples for testing at accredited labs in India. Only products that meet the prescribed safety standards are granted certification, which is essential for the legal sale of food and beverage containers in the country.

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DoT Introduces Faster Approvals for Telecom Licenses and Wireless Equipment

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has implemented key reforms to expedite the approval processes for telecom licenses and wireless equipment in India. These updates include fixed timelines for Experimental Licenses and Demonstration Licenses, reducing regulatory delays and enhancing efficiency. For Experimental Licenses (Radiating Category), licenses not requiring Inter-Ministerial Consultation will be automatically issued after 30 days. In cases where consultation is needed, a provisional license is granted after 60 days if no comments are received, with conversion to a regular license after 90 days. Similarly, Demonstration Licenses will be deemed granted after 15 days without consultation, or 45 days when consultation is required. Telecommunication and wireless equipment usually require WPC certification in order to be approved for import and sale in India.

In addition, Equipment Type Approvals (ETA) for license-exempt wireless devices will now be granted on a self-declaration basis, significantly reducing the time and effort for companies looking to introduce wireless equipment into the Indian market. Applications can be submitted through the SARAL Sanchar portal, where ETA certificates can be downloaded post-submission. These changes follow the recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to improve the ease of doing business in the telecom sector. ETA holders must still secure necessary clearances, such as a No Objection Certificate from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), before importing equipment into India.

WPC certification is necessary for wireless products in order to be used and sold in India.
The national broadcasting authority WPC (Wireless Planning & Coordination) is responsible for this certification, in order to regulate the issuing of issuing of amateur radio licenses and the allocation and monitoring of the frequency spectrum.

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New BIS Requirements for Television Sets with Digital Satellite Tuners in India

On April 26, 2023, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in India introduced new regulations for television sets equipped with digital satellite tuners under the IS 18112:2022 standard. These regulations fall under the “Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021.” The newly defined product category must comply with the standard for approval. Television sets with digital satellite tuners require BIS certification in order to be approved for import and sale in India.

Additionally, the ministry has provided guidelines for model series formation within this category. The existing rules for grouping various types of TV sets, such as Plasma, LCD, and LED TVs, apply here as well. Under these guidelines, up to 10 models can be included in a single test report if they share characteristics like the same mains or SMPS board layout, identical enclosure (except for decorative parts), and the same power transformer design and insulation system. Although digital satellite tuners are not recognized as a standalone product category, TVs equipped with these tuners are still subject to BIS certification.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). 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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India Sets 2025 Deadline for 5G Network Security Certification

India’s National Center for Communication Security (NCCS) has announced the introduction of Mandatory Security Certification (MSC) for the Session Management Function (SMF) within the 5G Core network. This requirement will take effect starting January 1, 2025. The SMF is a crucial component in 5G networks, managing user equipment (UE) connections, including IP address assignment, traffic control, data flow direction, charging support, and interaction with other network elements. Telecommunication products typically require TEC Certification to be approved for import and sale in India.

Although the MSC will be compulsory from 2025, the NCCS has launched a voluntary certification program for SMF components, allowing manufacturers and network operators to secure security certificates ahead of the mandatory deadline. This voluntary process will be available until December 31, 2024.

The TEC certification has been mandatory since April 2019. Every year the Telecommunication Engineering Center (TEC) expands the certification catalog and adds more telecom products. See the list of TEC standards here.

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