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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.
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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.
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BIS has published 21,980 standards for products and processes to date
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has published a total of 21,890 standards for products, process flows, services, workflows as well as test methods since its inception. This was announced by the Minister in charge of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ashwini Kumar Choubey, to the Parliamentary Chamber “Rajya Sabha”. The BIS is India’s national standardisation body and drafts standards for various sectors of the economy. Through the standards, the BIS ensures end-to-end quality awareness among manufacturers, industry, consumers and government institutions. “The standards benefit all sectors of industry, irrespective of their size. It would also make processes more efficient, increase quality and reduce costs,” the minister said.
He further added that the standards would simplify international trade and provide greater certainty to investors. While drafting a standard for India, the BIS technical committees use existing internationally recognised standards such as those of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) or the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). In doing so, the BIS teams try to stay as close as possible to the international standards, says Choubey. Sometimes, however, it is necessary to adapt ISO/IEC standards to local circumstances such as health, safety, environment, national security and prevention of deception, he said. Currently, 87 per cent of Indian standards are in line with ISO/IEC standards, if applicable to the individual case.
A large number of diverse products require BIS certification in order to import them into India or bring them to 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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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.
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Postponement of BIS Certification for Air Conditioning Systems Until October 2023
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) announces that in the “Air Conditioners and Associated Parts, Hermetic Compressors and Temperature Sensing Controls (Quality Control) Order, 2019” in sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 1, for the entry “on January 1, 2023”, was updated to “on October 1, 2023”. Air conditioners and associated components generally require BIS certification to be approved for import and sale in India.
After consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) the central government decided that it is in the public interest to issues the following order further amending the “Air Conditioners and its related Parts, Hermetic Compressors and Temperature Sensing Controls (Quality Control) Order, 2019” to the following:
- (1) This order may be called the “Air Conditioner and its related Parts, Hermetic Compressors and Temperature Sensing Controls (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2022”.
(2) It shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
- In the “Air Conditioner and its related Parts, Hermetic Compressors and Temperature Sensing Controls (Quality Control) Order, 2019” in paragraph 1, in sub-paragraph (2), for the words and figures “the 1st January, 2023”, the words and figures “1st October, 2023” shall be substituted.
This concerns the following standards:
| Product | Indian Standard | Enforcement Date Based on the Order of the MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Dated 21.12.2022 |
| Room Air Conditioners – Unitary Air Conditioners | IS 1391 (Part 1):2017 | 1. October 2023 |
| Room Air Conditioners – Split-Air Conditioners | IS 1391 (Part 2): 2018 | 1. October 2023 |
| Ducted and Package Air-Conditioners | IS 8148: 2018 | 1. October 2023 |
| Finned Type Heat Exchanger for Room Air Conditioner | IS 11329: 2018 | 1. October 2023 |
| Hermetic Compressors | IS 10617:2018 | 1. October 2023 |
| Automatic Electrical Controls for Household and Similar Use | IS/IEC 60730 (part 2) Section 9:2011 | 1. October 2023 |
For the purpose of this table, the latest version of the Indian Standards, including amendments, announced by the Bureau of Indian Standards shall apply.
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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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Implementation Period of IS 1293: 2019 Plugs and Socket-Outlets for Domestic Use Extended Until October 2023
On October 23, 2022, Central Mark Apartment announced that the last date for implementation of IS 1293:2019 for plugs and socket-outlets for domestic use has been extended one year to October 23, 2023. This category of products requires BIS certification to be approved for import, trade and use in India.
The updated IS standard is based on the international standard IEC 60884-1 (2013) “Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes – Part 1: General requirements”, but is different in scope with some points:
a) The nominal values of the accessories are only covered up to and including 16A and 250V
b) Combi socket are covered.
c) Testing condition in the environment.
d) Schedule for routine, acceptance and type tests are included.
e) Nominal voltage is covered up to and including 250V;
In the updated version IS 1293: 2019, some changes have been made to the technical requirements, among others:
- 10A is no longer a preferred nominal power.
- Plugs and sockets with a pitch of 16.5mm for 2.5A sockets are no longer accepted.
- The 5-pole version has been deleted.
- There are additional gauges requirements.
- Oval shaped socket outlet designs are no longer accepted.
- Additional requirements to floating terminals have been added.
- New construction requirements for socket contacts, pins of socket contacts and screwless terminals were added.
- New test requirements to ensure zero strain on non-rewireable plugs and non-rewireable portable sockets were added.
- A few more options for membranes and grommets were given and some other options.
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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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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Announcement on Change of Marking for BIS-CRS Certification
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which provides the regulatory framework for BIS-certification, has decided to change the CRS standard marking. This is to be unified with the already existing and well-known ISI standard marking. The information such as registration number, IS/IEC standard and the BIS website will remain unchanged. This is only an aesthetic change that does not require factory audits, testing or registration. The aim of this change is to increase consumer adoption and awareness of ISI labelling. Costs and efforts will be reduced by using a single mark.
The tentative timeline for the introduction of this change has not yet been set, but it is expected to come into force within the next 12 months. As soon as new information is available on this topic, it will be published in the news section on our website.
BIS certification is divided into two approval processes, BIS-ISI certification and BIS-CRS certification, and is mandatory for many product groups. For both certifications, the marking requirements must be met to ensure the conformity of the products 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“.
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