BIS Certification Requirement for Wheel Rims Postponed Again

The Indian Ministry of Heavy Industries announced another delay of the certification for wheel rims. According to the new Automobile Wheel Rim Component (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2022, the BIS certification requirement for wheel rims will be postponed until June 22, 2023.
The order has already been amended multiple times, most recently in March of this year.

Originally, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) mandated the BIS-ISI certification requirement for September 2021. Since then, the authorities postponed the introduction of the certification obligation several times. In the beginning, vehicle manufacturers had repeatedly criticized the introduction of the certification obligation. By now, manufacturers have come to terms with the certification obligation. However, now it is the BIS that has struggled with pandemic-related delays in the certification processes.
According to the new regulations, all rims must be BIS certified and marked with the BIS ISI logo before being imported into India starting June 22, 2023.

Rims must be certified under different standards depending on their intended use. For passenger car rims, for example, the IS 9436 standard applies.

Recently, the procedural instructions and test regulations for certification were also adapted. For example, the authority has changed the grouping regulations so that more product tests are now necessary for certification.

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Five Products Removed from the TEC Certification List

The Telecommunications Engineering Centre (TEC) has removed five products from the list for mandatory TEC certification. These are products that would otherwise require both BIS registration and TEC certification.

At the beginning of the year TEC had just announced that mandatory certification will be extended for various products. Among them were products that were already subject to BIS registration, which led to some confusion among manufacturers. The additional certification with TEC not only means additional costs for the manufacturers, but also potentially delays the market launch of new products.
Now the Department of Telecom (DoT) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) have reacted. In comparing the regulations, the two authorities have found that the requirements for BIS registration and TEC certification are very similar for the products in question. Therefore, they decided to waive the TEC certification in these cases. However, the products must still be BIS certified.
The innovation is intended to facilitate certification for new products and thus market access for companies in India. It is also intended to avoid import problems.
Once the official notification is issued by the ministry, the following products will no longer be required to TEC certification, but must still be BIS certified:

• POS devices with or without biometric scanners
• Smart Watch
• Smart camera
• Mobile devices including handsets, tablets with SIM and data cards
• Servers

The change shows once again that the Indian regulatory landscape is constantly evolving. It is not always a question of extending the certification requirement. The ministries also review existing regulations and take suggestions from the business community into account.
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BIS recommends manufacturers of soy products to certify and use ISI mark

As the health consciousness of the Indian population increases, so does the acceptance of soy products. Therefore, the governmental organization Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recommends manufacturers of soy products to undergo BIS quality certification and to mark their products with the ISI mark. The ISI mark has existed in India since 1955 and ensures compliance with Indian Standards (IS), which are developed by BIS, the national standards body.

A recent webinar conducted by BIS provided information on the introduction of quality standards for soy products. BIS said the use of soy is particularly popular in textured soy protein, soy milk, tofu and soy yogurt. To ensure the quality and safety of these soy products, physical, chemical and microbiological parameters and corresponding test methods have been standardized by BIS. BIS said the introduction of certification of soy products under the IS guidelines will help these foods integrate into Indian diets. Improved quality and product safety allow manufacturers to charge higher prices, but at the same time, customers receive safe food, BIS said. Specifically, BIS introduced a total of seven new standards for soy products: Full-fat soy flour, soy milk, soy beans, soy butter and soy amrakhand (yogurt preparation with mango). In addition, BIS is working to establish standards for other soy products.

Regarding the BIS certification, depending on the product, a distinction is made between BIS-ISI or BIS-CRS certification. Since the product list is constantly being expanded, we will be pleased to help you with an initial assessment.

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Updates on Indian Standards for Tires

The Indian standards for car tires have been revised and updated in April 2022 by the Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) technical committee.
Since 2009 car tires have been covered by mandatory BIS-ISI certification in India. Until now, the standards IS 15633:2005 applied to passenger car tires, IS 15636:2016 to commercial vehicle tires and IS 15627 to tires for two- and three-wheelers, rickshaws and similar vehicles and small vehicles.
 

 
All three have now been updated and renamed IS 15633:2022, IS 15636:2022 and IS 15627:2022.
The new versions include the following changes:

IS 15633: 2022	Pneumatic Tyres for Passenger Car Vehicles — Diagonal and Radial Ply — Specification
– 3.3.4 The definition of reinforced tires has been reformulated: – 3.17. the designation tire size was extended – 3.20. another definition was added – 4.1.1.3. the design methods were specified more precisely. – 4.1.3.1. tire width limits were specified. – Marking requirements have been specified – 6.3. there are new requirements for testing tires with other nominal values than those listed in Annex C of the standard – 6.2.5.2: the material is now also decisive for the classification of the tire type. – the requirement of two-year quality control checks in production has been deleted without replacement. – the rules of marking with the standard logo of BIS have a different legal basis (no real change). – – Annex C 4.1.1 Test method for reinforced pneumatic tires has been changed to Annex B – Annex F 4.4.1 Procedure for bead acceptance test has now become Annex E 4.4
IS 15636:2022	Automotive Vehicles — Pneumatic Tyres for Commercial Vehicles — Diagonal and Radial Ply — Specification
– 3.26. A load capacity index may be specified. – 5.1.j) Changes in markings – the rules of marking with the standard BIS logo have a different legal basis (no real change).
IS 15627:2022	Automotive Vehicles — Pneumatic Tyres for Two and Three -Wheeled Motor Vehicles, Quadricycles and E-Rickshaw / E-Carts — Specification
– rickshaws and other small vehicles were added, as well as optional markings. – the material must be specified – the allowed width of tires was changed

 
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BIS raids production facilities of motor manufacturers

A team of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) officials from Chandigarh, along with security forces, raided several companies in the Amritsar area of Punjab state. Only motor manufacturers of energy-efficient induction motors were searched. Under the current law, these motors cannot be manufactured or sold without proper certifications. According to a report in the Times of India, the focus of the search was on so-called squirrel-cage motors. This type of electric motor must meet BIS standards and carry a seal of approval. BIS staff found a total of five non-conforming motors during the search operation. BIS will now take the appropriate action against the defendants. A violation of the certification requirement and labeling of products is regulated by the Bureau of Indian Standard Act of 2016.

Electric motors 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. Since 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 your questions.

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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New CMVR–Type Approval Software (CMVR-TAS) by ARAI

The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has published some updates regarding new developments in the field of automotive certifications relevant for India according to AIS.

The DELTA software solution previously used for AIS certification of automotive products has been fundamentally revised and replaced by the new “CMVR Type Approval Software” (CMVR-TAS). The update increases user-friendliness and also offers an extension of the previously available features. Overall, certification projects in this area can now be supported much more efficiently by CMVR-TAS.
Due to the continued strong increase in the production of electric vehicles, the AIS 048 standard relevant to batteries has been revised. Batteries are particularly safety-relevant components in such vehicles. The new AIS standard now allows a distinction between different battery technologies, both for motor vehicles and trucks. In addition, the AIS 156 and AIS 038 standards relevant to electric cars have been updated to ensure testing of batteries at system level. Particular attention is paid to aspects such as functional safety, risk reduction and analysis and thermal safety.
Local test capacities were also expanded in some areas. These include, for example, optimised testing possibilities for grip tests as well as for roll-off noise of tyres. New simulation software for complete vehicle and component testing provides better results for front and rear axle durability analyses, whole vehicle stiffness tests and suspension subsystem analyses.
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).
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Extension of BIS Certification Deadline for SPV Inverters

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has extended the BIS certification deadline for certain products that are part of the „Solar Photovoltaics systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order 2017” until June 30th, 2022.

On September 5th, 2018 the Solar Photovoltaics systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order 2017” came into effect.
This publication includes regulations for the following product groups:

1. Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial Photovoltaic PV Modules (IS 14286)
2. Thin-Film Terrestrial Photovoltaic PV Modules (IS 16077)
3. PV Modules (Si Wafer and Thin Film) (IS/IEC 61730 Part 1 & 2)
4. Power converters for use in Photovoltaic power system (IS 16221 PART 1 &2)
5. Utility Interconnected Photovoltaic Inverters (IS 16169)
6. Storage Battery (IS 16270)

The BIS certification deadline for products under points 4 and 5 was originally extended until December 31st, 2021. Due to more workload and yet unfinished guidelines, this deadline has now been extended again until June 30th, 2022.
Power converters for use in Photovoltaic power systems and utility interconnected photovoltaic inverters are subject to BIS-CRS certification. Sample products have to be tested in an accredited laboratory in India before they can be exported.
 
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BIS search at Metro wholesale store in Mumbai uncovers large quantity of uncertified toys

An unannounced search by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has unearthed a substantial quantity of uncertified toys at a Metro ‘cash-and-carry’ wholesale store. A team of BIS Mumbai personnel conducted the raid on 13 January 2021 to search for fake ISI test seals as well as non-BIS certified toys. Both offences are violations of the quality control laws of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. The Metro wholesale store is accused of selling electronic and non-electronic toys without the BIS certificate.

To protect the health and safety for children, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a notification on 1 January 2021 that all toys offered for sale from that date must have a mandatory BIS certificate. Violation of this government quality control scheme is an offence punishable with imprisonment up to two years or a minimum fine of Rs 200,000 under the BIS Act, 2016. Manufacturers, traders and retailers are warned against manufacturing or selling toys without a BIS certificate.

Toys require BIS certification to import or market them in India. 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.
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 at +49-69-271 37 69 261. 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 continues to monitor non-compliant motorbike helmets

Six months after the introduction of mandatory certification for the production and sale of motorbike helmets, the Indian Bureau of Standards (BIS) continues to conduct inspections at producers and markets. Motorbike helmets have been required to carry an ISI test mark since 1 June 2021, and the BIS has now received around 20 complaints about non-compliance or misuse of the test mark. The law enables the BIS and authorised authorities to carry out random checks on producers and dealers of motorbike helmets.

Although the BIS has already received complaints or tips regarding non-certified helmets, a spokesperson had to admit to omissions and delays on the part of the authority. Due to the continuing Covid 19 situation, on-site inspections are not possible, the spokesperson explained. These would begin immediately as soon as the situation permits, he added. Meanwhile, Rajeev Kapoor, president of the Motorcycle Helmet Manufacturers Association, supports the recently introduced scheme. “Manufacturing substandard helmets is like manufacturing fake medicines: Both can be fatal,” Kapoor said. The BIS enforced clear marking and identification with a verification number on gold and jewellery some time ago. Kapoor would like to see the same for motorbike helmets: “In Europe, the test and quality seals will be attached to helmets in a tamper-proof manner so that consumers can trace authenticity and the manufacturer.” Unworn or substandard helmets are the leading cause of death from motorbike accidents in India, accounting for 78 per cent. In 2019, 56,000 motorcyclists were killed in road accidents, 43,600 of them were not wearing a helmet. The number of fatalities due to a substandard helmet is not known due to lack of data.
In India, many product groups are subject to BIS certification, similar to DIN/ISO/EN standards. The specifications are defined by the BIS standards, and the product list is continuously expanded or adapted. BIS stands for the Bureau of Indian Standards and is the Indian national certification body under the umbrella of the Indian Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. It is the central awarding body for BIS certification.
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 at +49-69-271 37 69 261. 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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Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) tightens measures to monitor quality seals

The Hubballi branch of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is tightening its measures against the misuse of the BIS quality mark in the North Karnataka region. Certain products such as cement, bottled drinking water and healthcare items are required to carry an ISI mark or seal as per the state-regulated BIS guidelines. BIS staff raided a company in August that was improperly stamping the BIS seal of approval on gold products without first going through proper certification. In addition, BIS found that many drinking water factories in North Karnataka were not licensed to bottle and sell their products.

Scientist and head of BIS’s Hubballi branch, DP Kumar, explained his agency’s approach and responsibilities to the Times of India. BIS is the national standards body of India, operating under the BIS Act of 2016. BIS formulates Indian standards for products, processes and services covering various sectors of the economy. In addition, it is also responsible for the development and implementation of conformity and assessment systems. Certification and monitoring of factories and markets, as well as a quality seal system for the implementation of standards, are among the agency’s other tasks. Finally, BIS branch manager Kumar mentioned a new app “BIS Care”, which consumers can use to check the authenticity of ISI seals on products.

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 at +49-69-271 37 69 261. 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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