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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Update of regulation for PESO certification for pressure vessels
On September 2022, the certification authority PESO, responsible for the PESO certification, has issued updated regulations on modifying the carrying capacity of mobile pressure vessels. While modifying existing pressure vessels is accepted by the department under certain conditions which will be described in the following, PESO recommends that instead of modifying existing pressure vessels new pressure vessels of higher capacity should be manufactured. They reason that the influences of stress, corrosion and/or fatigue related to excessive wear & tear as well as cyclic loading could impact the safety of pressure vessels when being modified.
As per these updated regulations, manufacturers may modify the carrying capacity of their pressure vessels from 18 MT to 21 MT under the following conditions:
- The pressure vessel must be fabricated within the last three years, which needs to be supported by submitting the Certificate of Control for the pressure vessel.
- Only the OEM is eligible to carry out the modification and apply for approval.
- The updated design calculations, design appraisal as well as drawings need to be submitted to the authority for review.
- No repairs, additions, or alterations shall be undertaken without the method of execution being approved by PESO.
- Both the manufacturer and purchaser need to formally agree on any design modifications prior to implementation.
- In order to obtain the re-usability certificate, non-destructive tests need to be conducted and successfully passed.
- Pressure vessels that show signs of corrosion are not eligible for any kind of modification.
- In order to avoid wear & tear, new couplings and safety fittings must be provided for modified pressure vessels.
- After successful approval and implementation of the modification, a new vessel number needs to be allotted to the pressure vessel.
Pressure vessels need a PESO approval in India. More information can be found on our complete list of PESO certification mandatory products. Our experts at MPR International GmbH are available to answer your questions about PESO certification or other India certifications without obligation for an initial assessment.
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New Draft Amendment for Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) -145
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in India has issued a draft amendment to the technical requirements of the Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) AIS-145 in which the scope of the standard is expanded. The extension requires seat belt use for all passengers seated in a forward-facing rear seat. This standard is based on the international regulation UNR-16.
According to the AIS-145 standard a visual and audible warning is activated when the ignition is turned on (with the engine running or not) and the seat belt of the forward-facing occupants is not fastened. The second warning level is activated when the driver starts the vehicle without the seat belt of the driver and/or front seat occupants being fastened.
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New standard for cell phones published in India IS 16333 (Part 3): 2022
Regarding the Indian standard for “Mobile phones – Part 3 Indian language support for cell phones – Specific requirements (First revision)”. IS 16333 (Part 3): 2017 there is a revision published, which is IS 16333 (Part 3): 2022. The last date for simultaneous application of both Indian standards is extended to December 17, 2022, after which existing IS 16333 (Part 3): 2017 is to be withdrawn. Among other things, this product category in India can be subject to BIS certification.
The main changes to the revised standard are shown in the table below:
| Sl NO | Clause | Changes | |
| a | Clause 5 | Provision of choosing keyboard layout of manufacturers choice for inputting various Indian Languages has been added as Note 4 | |
| b | Clause 5.1 | Existing character as specified in IS 16350 has been added in optional requirements as per Annex B of IS 16333 (Part 3) | Language |
| 09F7 | Bangla (Table B.2), Assamese (Table B.1), Manipuri (Bengali) (Table B.12) | ||
| 09DC, 09DD, 09DF | Bangla (Table B.2), Assamese (Table B.1), Manipuri (Bengali) (Table B.12) | ||
| 0C01, 0C0C, 0C62 | Telugu (Table B.21) | ||
| 0B82, 0BD0, 0BF0, 0BF1, 0BF2, 0BF3, 0BF4, 0BF5 | Tamil (table B.20) | ||
| 0D3A, 0D3D, 0D70, 0D71, 0D72, 0D73, 0D74, 0D75, 0D79, 0D0C, 0D60, 0D61, 0D62, 0D63, 0D57 | Malayalam (Table B.11) | ||
| 0A03, 0A59, 0A5A, 0A5B, 0A5E, 0A33, 0A36, 0A72, 0A73 | Punjabi (Table B.16) | ||
| 0B0C, 0B44, 0B60, 0B61, 0B62, 0B63 | Odia (Table B.15) | ||
| 0CBC, 0CB1, 0CE0, 0CC4, 0CDE | Kannada (Table B.7) | ||
| c | Clause 5.1 | Existing character as specified in IS 16350 has been removed from optional requirements as per Annex B of IS 16333 (Part 3) | Language |
| 20B9 | Every language in Annex B | ||
| 02BC | Assamese Language (Table B.1) | ||
| 0965 | Bangla language (Table B.2) | ||
All existing licensees must transitioned to IS 16333 (Part 3): 2022 by December 17, 2022. After December 17, 2022, no license will be valid unless compliance with IS 16333 (Part 3): 2022 has been ensured by the registered user.
New applications will be accepted after November 17, 2022, which is one month prior to the last date for implementation of IS 16333 (Part 3): 2022, under the existing IS 16333 (Part 3): 2017.
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