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BIS Certification for Shoes Based on Quality Control Orders (QCO)
The Indian government has announced the implementation of several Quality Control Orders (QCO) for footwear on July 1, 2023. The affected standards relate to the ISI Certification Scheme (Scheme I) of BIS certification.
BIS-ISI certification is required for many different product groups, such as electronics, household appliances, safety glass, etc.
Therefore, as of 1st July, 2023 BIS certification will also be mandatory for numerous types of shoes.
Here you can see an overview of various product groups of footwear for which new standards and mandatory BIS certification are expected:
| Sr. No. | Product | Indian Standard | Enforcement Date |
| 45 | Industrial and protective rubber knee and ankle boots | IS 5557: 2004 | 1 July 2023 |
| 46 | All rubber gum boots and ankle boots | IS 5557 (Part 2): 2018 | 1 July 2023 |
| 47 | Moulded solid rubber soles and heels | IS 5676: 1995 | 1 July 2023 |
| 48 | Rubber microcellular sheets for soles and heels | IS 6664: 1992 | 1 July 2023 |
| 49 | Solid PVC soles and heels | IS 6719: 1972 | 1 July 2023 |
| 50 | PVC sandal | IS 6721: 1972 | 1 July 2023 |
| 51 | Rubber Hawai Chappal | IS 10702: 1992 | 1 July 2023 |
| 52 | Slipper, rubber | IS 11544: 1986 | 1 July 2023 |
| 53 | Polyvinyl chloride(PVC) industrial boots | IS 12254: 1993 | 1 July 2023 |
| 54 | Polyurethane sole, semirigid | IS 13893: 1994 | 1 July 2023 |
| 55 | Unlined molded rubber boots | IS 13995: 1995 | 1 July 2023 |
| 56 | Moulded plastics footwear- Lined or Unlined polyurethane boots for general industrial use | IS 16645: 2018 | 1 July 2023 |
| 57 | Footwear for men and women for municipal scavenging work | IS 16994: 2018 | 1 July 2023 |
| 58 | Leather safety boots and shoes for miners | IS 1989 (Part 1): 1986 | 1 July 2023 |
| 59 | Leather safety boots and shoes for heavy metal industries | IS 1989 (Part.2): 1986 | 1 July 2023 |
| 60 | Canvas Shoes Rubber Sole | IS 3735: 1996 | 1 July 2023 |
| 61 | Canvas Boots Rubber Sole | IS 3736: 1995 | 1 July 2023 |
| 62 | Safety Rubber Canvas Boots for Miners | IS 3976: 2018 | 1 July 2023 |
| 63 | Leather safety footwear having direct molded rubber sole | IS 11226: 1993 | 1 July 2023 |
| 64 | Leather safety footwear with direct molded polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sole | IS 14544: 1998 | 1 July 2023 |
| 65 | Sports footwear | IS 15844: 2010 | 1 July 2023 |
| 66 | High ankle tactical boots with PU – Rubber sole | IS 17012: 2018 | 1 July 2023 |
| 67 | Antiriot shoes | IS 17037: 2018 | 1 July 2023 |
| 68 | Derby shoes | IS 17043: 2018 | 1 July 2023 |
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TEC Certification: Non-Applicability of Certain Parameters for Various Products
On March 29, 2023, the Department of Telecommunications under MTCTE released the non-applicability of certain parameters for three product groups. In the associated release, it was announced that the following test parameters for IP multimedia conferencing equipment, LAN switches, and IoT gateways ER can be considered “not applicable” effective immediately until further notice.
| S.No. | ER Name | Parameter as per ER | Default Name as per ER |
| 1 | IP Multimedia Conferencing Equipment (ER No.-TEC3462xxxx) | RTCP Parameters RFC 3552 Set-A | RFC 3551. annex-P3 |
| RTP Parameters RFC 3550 Set-A | RFC 3550. annex P2 | ||
| SIP Parameters Set-A | RFC3261. Annex-P1 | ||
| 2 | LAN Switch* (ER No. TEC3794xxxx) | Ethernet PWE and Service Identification | RFC 4448 Clause 4 Annex-P11 |
| MPLS TP Requirement | RFC 5654 Clause 2- Anex-P11 | ||
| TDM PWE and Service Identification | RFC 3916 Clause 4 & Clause 7.1 Annex P11 | ||
| 3 | IoT Gateway ( ER No. – TEC2449xxx) | GPS Compliance | Compliance to GoI notification GSR no. 436 (E). |
The mentioned information should be submitted during the certification process instead of the requested test parameters.
Under the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules of 2017, there is a mandatory certification and testing requirement for telecom products in India. TEC certification must be completed before import into India. In this process, the products must comply with the regulations called “Essential Requirements” (ER). Imported products must also be tested in accredited test laboratories in India.
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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“.
BIS authority announces Amendment of Conformity Assessment Scheme for LV Switchgear
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced a change to the conformity assessment scheme for low-voltage switchgear in India. According to the new notification, the current Scheme II will be replaced by BIS’s Scheme X, effective April 1, 2023. This is to ensure the safety and quality of LV switchgear used in various applications such as power distribution, control and protection. LV switchgear and similar products are covered by BIS certification in India.
LV switchgear covered by the new Scheme X includes the following product categories:
| No. | Electrical Equipment | Indian Standard |
| 1 | Low – Voltage switchgear and controlgear: Circuit – Breakers | IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 |
| 2 | Low – Voltage switchgear and controlgear: switches, disconnectors, switch disconnectors and fuse – Combination units | IS/IEC 60947 : Part 3 : 2012 |
| 3 | Low – Voltage switchgear and controlgear: electromechanical contactors and motor – Starters | IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 1 : 2012 |
| 4 | Low – Voltage switchgear and controlgear: a.c semiconductor motor controllers and starters | IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 2 : 2011 |
| 5 | Low – Voltage switchgear and controlgear: a.c. semiconductor motor controllers and contactors for non – Motor loads | IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 3 : 2014 |
| 6 | Low – Voltage switchgear and controlgear: electromechanical control circuit devicesLow – Voltage switchgear and controlgear: electromechanical control circuit devices | IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 1 : 2009 |
| 7 | Low – Voltage switchgear and controlgear proximity switches | IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 2:2007 |
| 8 | Low – Voltage switchgear and controlgear: electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function | S/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 5 : 2016 |
Under the new scheme manufacturers and importers of LV switchgear must comply with the Indian IS 60947 series of standards, which includes performance and testing requirements for LV switchgear. One major difference is that BIS will now conduct initial and, if necessary, periodic audits at manufacturers and importer’s production facilities to ensure compliance with the standard.
BIS has stated that the change in the conformity assessment scheme will not affect the validity of the existing BIS license or registration for LV switchgear under Scheme II, however manufacturers and importers must apply for a new license or registration under the new Scheme X upon expiration of the existing license or BIS registration.
Implementation will take place gradually from April 1, 2023.
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.
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2023 vehicle sales figures for India: car, tractor and truck sales are up
Since the beginning of the year, almost all Indian vehicle manufacturers have experienced rising sales. Market leader Maruti Suzuki, for example, recorded an increase of about 14 percent. Car sales in particular are watched by analysts as an important indicator of private consumption and account for more than 50 percent of economic growth in India. Although inflation in India has risen above the Reserve Bank of India’s tolerance level of six per cent, there are signs of a decline. Cars and their components usually have to be AIS certified in order to be imported and sold in India.
In terms of individual manufacturers, Maruti Suzuki India’s passenger car sales rose 23 per cent, Mahindra & Mahindra’s 56 per cent and Tata Motors’ 55 per cent. Multi-purpose vehicles, one of the fastest growing segments, saw a 33 per cent increase for Maruti and 56 per cent for Mahindra. Sales of tractors, which give an indication of the economic demand in rural areas and the level of farmers’ income, rose by around 10 per cent each for Mahindra as well as VST Tillers Tractors, while Kubota was up 11 per cent.
Sales of two-wheelers, taking TVS Motor Co. as an example, rose only marginally to over 263,000 units and competitor Bajaj even reported a drop of about 22 per cent to 262,000 units. Sales figures of two-wheelers are considered an indicator of the purchasing power of India’s largest consumer class, broadly classified as lower and middle income households. Eicher, which distributes Royal Enfield motorbikes, reported a 37 per cent increase in sales to over 70,700 units.
Cars and their components have to be certified under the AIS guidelines in India. AIS stands for Automotive Industry Standards, the technical automotive standards for India. MPR International GmbH – India Certification will be pleased to assist you with AIS certification and is also available to answer any questions you may have.
AIS stands for Automotive Industry Standards, the technical automotive standards for India, while TAC stands for Type Approval Certificate. This kind of automotive product certifiation is conducted by authorities like the International Center for Automotive Technology (iCAT).
Depending on the product category, there are different certification steps. We will be happy to advise you on certification in India like AIS, BIS, WPC, TEC or PESO and are always available to answer your questions.
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Postponement of 6 Airbags Mandate for M-1 Passenger Vehicles
The MoRTH (Ministry of Road and Transport and Highways) had proposed through draft GSR 16(E) on January 14, 2022 that M1 category vehicles manufactured after October 1, 2022 must be equipped with two side/side torso airbags for the front row outboard seating positions and two side airbags for the outboard seating positions. This is to improve the safety of vehicle occupants. However, the MoRTH has now proposed to change the implementation date to October 1, 2023 through draft GSR 751(E) dated September 30, 2022. Airbags must be tested and approved according to the AIS (Automotive Industry Standards) that address “occupant protection requirements” in order to be approved for import and distribution in India.
For more information on the Type Approval Certificate (TAC) in Indian, see our AIS certification page.
Comments and suggestions were once again invited from all the stakeholders within the period of thirty days and will be under consideration before the Ministry.
Depending on the product category, there are different certification steps. We will be happy to advise you on certification in India like AIS Certification and are always available to answer your questions.
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New IS Standards for BIS-ISI Certification expected
On Dec. 20, 2022 the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued a Draft Quality Control Order announcing several IS standards that are expected to become effective in the coming months. The standards relate to the ISI Certification Scheme (Scheme I) of the BIS certification. BIS-ISI certification is required for many different product groups, such as electronics, household appliances, safety glass, etc.
Here you can see an overview of product groups for which new standards and thus mandatory BIS certification are expected:
| 1 | Aluminum & Aluminum Alloy Products |
| 2 | Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners |
| 3 | Ceiling Fan Regulator |
| 4 | Conduits & Fittings for Electrical Installations |
| 5 | Copper Products |
| 6 | Deepwell Handpumps & Components |
| 7 | Drums and Tins |
| 8 | Fire Extinguishers |
| 9 | Hand Tools |
| 10 | Hinges |
| 11 | Household and Similar Electrical Appliances |
| 12 | Laboratory Glassware |
| 13 | Solar DC Cable & Fire Survival Cable |
| 14 | Steel Wires/ Strands, Nylon/ Wire Ropes and Wire mesh |
| 15 | Valves and Taps |
| 16 | Welding Wires, Rods and Electrodes |
More detailed information on the affected categories will be published in our news articles on our website in the coming weeks.
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IS 3224: 2021 – Postponed Deadline for Updated Standard – Valve Fittings for Compressed Gas Cylinders
The standard IS 3224:2002, which specifies India’s BIS-ISI certification requirements for valve fittings for compressed gas cylinders (except for LPG) has been revised and published as IS 3224: 2021. The guidelines for implementation of these amendments were stated in Notification No. CMD-III/16: IS 3224 dated January 21, 2022, with an original deadline of December 22, 2022 for implementation of these amendments. However, this deadline has been pushed up to December 22, 2023 due to increased requests for extensions by many affected manufacturers. The remaining implementation provisions set out in Circular No. CMD-III/16: IS 3224 dated January 21, 2022 remain unchanged.
If the deadline is postponed again, or if there are changes to the content of this and other Indian standards that are relevant for manufacturers, we will publish these in the “News” section of our website.
The Indian Standards IS for short, define the approval regulations as well as product testing requirements for the most common product certifications in India, namely for BIS-ISI certification and BIS-CRS certification. As these standards are updated regularly, it is important to be aware of the current regulations and their implementation deadlines in order to prevent compliance problems in the Indian market.
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.
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BIS advises consumers to only buy toys with ISI quality mark
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) strongly advises consumers to only buy toys with the BIS ISI stamp of approval and the quality and safety associated with it. The BIS draws attention to the mandatory certification for toys and urges consumers to report any products without the ISI quality mark via the authority’s “BIS Care” app. Products with the ISI mark guarantee a certain standard of safety during manufacture and throughout their lifetime.
The BIS standards are intended to ensure consumer safety, which is why the BIS is subordinate to the Ministry of Consumer Protection. Toys have already had to pass a quality test since January 2021. According to BIS, 800 manufacturers have successfully obtained BIS certification so far. Without BIS testing, toys are not allowed to be produced or placed on the market, which also affects import and export.
A large number of different products, including toys, require BIS certification in order to import them into India or place them on 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.
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“.
Car deliveries up 11 per cent in July due to better supply of semiconductors
Deliveries of passenger cars in India increased by 11 per cent in July, the car dealers’ association SIAM said in mid-August. Reasons cited include improved supply of semiconductors and the upcoming festive season. Compared to the same month last year, when about 264,000 vehicles were delivered, about 294,000 vehicles were sold this year in July. Sales of three-wheelers, motorbikes and scooters also increased by 73 per cent and 10 per cent respectively. Automotive products typically require AIS certification to be approved for sale and operation in India.
Senior Chairman of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) Rajesh Menon noted that the market for low-end passenger cars, two-wheelers and three-wheelers still has room to grow and hoped for further growth in the current year. He blamed rising lending rates and high inflation for the reluctance to buy in the aforementioned segments. On the other hand, he praised the improvement in the supply chains of both vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, citing this as the main reason for the increased sales figures. Furthermore, Menon welcomed the Indian government’s decision to offer more domestic gas in the market. As a result, he hopes that gas companies will pass on their lower purchase costs and end consumers will pay a lower gas price.
Cars and their components have to be certified according to the AIS guidelines in India. AIS stands for Automotive Industry Standards, the technical automotive standards for India. MPR International GmbH – India Certification will be pleased to assist you with AIS certification and is also available to answer any questions you may have.
Depending on the product category, there are different certification steps. We will be happy to advise you on certification in India like AIS, BIS, WPC, TEC or PESO and are always available to answer your questions.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details and consultation. You can contact us via e-mail, or call us (UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe: +49 69 2713769261, US: +1 773 654-2673).
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)
You can also check out our free AIS-Brochure, which can be downloaded right here as a PDF file.
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