MPR International proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary as a successful company in the global certification sector. Since its founding in 2005 as MPR China Certification GmbH, the company has expanded its reach from Europe to a worldwide customer base. Initially, MPR specialized in China certifications, particularly the China Compulsory Certification (CCC). By establishing strong relationships with international authorities and offering innovative services, MPR has become a leading provider of certifications in the automotive and other product industries.
In 2013, MPR China Certification GmbH achieved a significant milestone when it was recognized as an Outstanding Certification Company by the China Certification Center for Automotive Products (CCAP). Further recognition followed from the Shanghai Motor Vehicle Inspection Center (SMVIC), which honored MPR as an Excellent Partner for vehicle components and comprehensive testing. Additionally, an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) was signed with SMVIC.
Since 2019, MPR has successfully expanded its reach to the markets of India, Korea, and Japan.
In India, the company strengthened its collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which paid an official visit to Frankfurt to enhance certification processes and international partnerships, offering clients more efficient solutions. Furthermore, MPR works closely with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and the International Centre for Automotive Technology (iCAT) to provide type approvals and regulatory compliance services in the growing Indian market. An MOU was also signed with iCAT.
In Korea, MPR collaborates with local authorities and testing laboratories to ensure compliance with national standards. This partnership has been reinforced through regular visits to Korean certification bodies and technical inspection institutions, which has helped streamline and enhance the transparency of certification processes for clients in Korea.
A pivotal step in the company’s development was joining the Certania Group, a leading conglomerate specializing in testing, inspection, and certification services. This has enabled MPR to significantly expand its global testing and service capabilities.
MPR is committed to further expanding its capacity to ensure fast and reliable certification processes. Its participation in forums such as the Future Battery Forum underscores its dedication to supporting the introduction of innovative technologies into international markets. MPR has already established itself as a trusted certification provider for battery technologies, e-mobility, and hydrogen products.
Through strong partnerships and continuous improvements, MPR remains a leader in the product certification industry and looks forward to continuing to offer its clients excellent and optimized services.
We regularly publish advance information from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on new Quality Control Orders that are about to come into force. Affected products must be BIS certified to be approved for import and distribution in India. Within the next month, several standards will come into force, including several kinds of wood board, plywood and wooden flush door shutters, announced by the Indian Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are mandatory regulations that ensure that certain products meet national quality standards. While BIS standards are usually voluntary, QCOs make compliance mandatory for affected products. This serves to protect people, animals and the environment as well as to ensure product quality in India. QCOs apply to a wide range of products such as chemicals, metals, toys, and electrical appliances. Violations of QCOs can result in severe penalties, including fines or imprisonment.
New BIS Quality Control Orders coming into effect during February 2025:
Product/ Produkt | Indian Standard/ Indischer Standard | Enforcement date / Implementierungsdatum |
Block boards | IS 1659:2004 | 11 February 2025 |
Prelaminated particle boards from wood and other Lignocellulosic material | IS 12823:2015 | 11 February 2025 |
Particle boards of wood and other lignocellulosic materials (medium density) for general purposes | IS 3087:2005 | 11 February 2025 |
Medium density fibre boards for general purpose | IS 12406:2021 | 11 February 2025 |
Veneered particle boards | IS 3097:2006 | 11 February 2025 |
Plywood for general purpose | IS 303 : 1989 | 28 February 2025 |
Wooden flush door shutters (solid core type) – Plywood face panels | IS 2202 (Part 1) : 1999 | 28 February 2025 |
Marine plywood | IS 710 : 2010 | 28 February 2025 |
Fire retardant plywood | IS 5509 : 2021 | 28 February 2025 |
Veneered decorative plywood | IS 1328 : 1996 | 28 February 2025 |
Wooden flush door shutters (cellular and hollow core type) – Particle board and hardboard face panels | IS 2191 (Part 2): 2022 | 28 February 2025 |
Wooden flush door shutters (cellular and hollow core type) – Plywood face panels | IS 2191 (Part 1): 2022 | 28 February 2025 |
Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Solid core type) – Particle board, High Density Fibre Board, Medium Density Fibre Board and Fibre Hardboard Face Panels | IS 2202 (Part 2): 2022 | 28 February 2025 |
Plywood for concrete shuttering works – Specification | IS 4990 : 2011 | 28 February 2025 |
Structural plywood – Specification | IS 10701 : 2012 | 28 February 2025 |
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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For more information about BIS certification, please refer to our free brochure “BIS Certification Made Easy“.
We regularly publish advance information from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on new Quality Control Orders that will soon come into force. For the next month, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced new Quality Control Orders (QCOs) that will take effect starting January 14, 2025. Products falling under these orders must obtain BIS certification to be approved for import and sale in India. The affected products include resin-treated compressed wood laminates (compregs) for electrical, chemical, and general purposes.
These QCOs are issued under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade and cover the following standards: IS 3513 (Part 1) for electrical purposes, IS 3513 (Part 2) for chemical purposes, and IS 3513 (Part 3) for general purposes. Compliance with these mandatory regulations ensures adherence to national quality standards and supports product safety and reliability in India.
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.
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“.
We regularly publish advance information from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on new Quality Control Orders that will soon come into force. Affected products must have BIS certification in order to be approved for import and distribution in India. Within the next month, several standards will come into effect, including for Cast aluminum and its alloys – Ingots and castings for general engineering purposes. This is just one example among others.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are mandatory regulations that ensure that certain products meet national quality standards. While BIS standards are usually voluntary, QCOs make compliance mandatory for affected products. This serves to ensure product quality in India.
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.
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“.
Here you will find an overview of the new Quality Control Orders that will come into force next month:
Product | Indian Standard | Enforcement date |
Cast aluminium and its alloys – Ingots and castings for general engineering purposes | IS 617:1994 | 01 December 2024 |
Copper | IS 191:2007 | 01 December 2024 |
High purity primary aluminum ingot for remelting for special applications | IS 11890:1987 | 01 December 2024 |
Specification for Aluminium Alloy ingots for bearings | IS 6754:1972 | 01 December 2024 |
Primary aluminium ingots for remelting for general engineering purpose | IS 2590 : 1987 | 01 December 2024 |
Aluminum ingots billets and wire bars (EC GRADE) | IS 4026 : 202 | 01 December 2024 |
Nickel Powder | IS 7506:1987 | 01 December 2024 |
Steel Wire Ropes for General Engineering Purposes | IS 2266 : 2019 | 01 December 2024 |
Steel Wire Suspension Ropes for Lifts, Elevators and Hoists | IS 2365 : 2018 | 01 December 2024 |
Stranded steel wire ropes for winding and man –riding haulages in mines | IS 1855:2022 | 01 December 2024 |
Steel Wire Rope for haulage | IS 1856:2005 | 01 December 2024 |
Hot Dip Galvanized Stay Strand | IS 2141:2005 | 01 December 2024 |
Wire Ropes Used in Oil Wells and Oil Well Drilling | IS 4521:2001 | 01 December 2024 |
Braided Nylon Ropes for Mountaineering Purposes | IS 6590:1972 | 01 December 2024 |
Galvanized Steel Barbed Wire for Fencing | IS 278:2009 | 01 December 2024 |
The market-leading certfication expert for accessing Asian markets joins the group.
Munich/Frankfurt, April 29, 2024. MPR China Certification GmbH (incl. the subsidiaries MPR International GmbH und China Certification Corporation), a distinguished service provider and market leader of certification, conformity inspections and product tests required for accessing Asian markets, has announced its strategic partnership with CERTANIA, a rapidly growing group specializing in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for MPR, allowing the company to accelerate growth activities.
Established in 2005, MPR has garnered acclaim for its expertise in providing certification services, conformity assessment, inspections, and product testing services essential for accessing markets in China, India, Korea, and Japan. With a strong foothold in the automotive industry and a diverse clientele spanning electronics, machinery, steel, food, and other sectors, MPR has become a trusted partner for companies seeking regulatory compliance and conformity services. This includes e.g. CCC certification for accessing the Chinese market, BIS certification for India and KC certification for Korea. MPR covers the US market with its subsidiary China Certification Corporation in Chicago.
Joining forces with CERTANIA enables MPR to accelerate its growth activities and expand its service offerings. MPR’s management team will retain independence while gaining access to the resources and support of the larger CERTANIA group.
Julian Busch, Managing Director of MPR, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “With the joint expertise and collaboration with other CERTANIA partner companies, we will be able to support more customers in this fast-growing market segment. Being part of CERTANIA enables us to further invest in broadening our service portfolio to our clients.
Karsten Xander, CEO and Founder of CERTANIA, welcomes MPR and extends the invitation to join this unique group to other entrepreneurs and owners of companies in the field of scientific, laboratory, and compliance services: “We provide an opportunity to put their company into a future-proof structure. It is our fundamental aim to build a group for the long run, where strong partner companies flourish, while retaining their identity. With the addition of MPR, we can now strengthen our service portfolio in specialized complex certification services”.
CERTANIA’s ecosystem provides a platform for mid-sized, knowledge-based companies to thrive under one umbrella, maintaining entrepreneurial freedom while benefiting from group resources and support.
About MPR: MPR China Certification GmbH (incl. the subsidiaries MPR International GmbH und China Certification Corporation) is a leading provider of certification, conformity assessment, inspections, and product testing services for accessing markets in China, India, Korea, and Japan. The company was founded in 2005 with a focus on automotive certification for China and has developed into the central provider for product certifications for Asia for automotive, electronics, consumer goods and food. With strategic locations and strong relationships with certification authorities, MPR offers comprehensive support tailored to client needs. Visit www.mpr-international.com/en for more information.
About CERTANIA: Under the umbrella of CERTANIA Holding GmbH, a new global market player is created in the field of Testing, Inspection & Certification as well as scientific, laboratory and compliance services. This group offers medium-sized partners a sustainable home for their life’s work. CERTANIA enables entrepreneurs and owners to further develop their companies with like-minded people, while continuing to preserve their entrepreneurial roots, corporate culture, brand, and values. For more information, visit certania.com
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has announced amendments to the Battery Waste Management Rules of 2022. The provisions came into force on October 25, 2023.
Companies producing batteries, distributors, end users and organizations involved in the collection, classification, transport, treatment and recycling of waste batteries are required to comply with these regulations. These regulations apply to all types of batteries, regardless of their chemical nature, shape, size, weight, composition of materials and intended use. This includes batteries for electric cars, household appliances, automotive batteries and those used in industry.
The most important points of the notification are listed below:
1. The new definition of “battery” does not include battery components. Previously, the definition included new or reconditioned cells/batteries and their components.
2. The EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) for batteries used for own use also falls within the scope of the regulation.
3. Producers are obliged to submit annual reports on the batteries produced in the previous fiscal year.
4. Registrations do not expire until they are cancelled or withdrawn by the producer.
5. The mandatory targets for the collection, recycling or reprocessing of waste batteries for electric vehicles, including e-rickshaws, of categories L5, L5-M, L5-N and e-carts have been replaced.
6. Manufacturers must ensure that each battery or battery pack is provided with an EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) registration number by 31 March 2025 at the latest.
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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You can find further information on Battery Waste Management for India on our website.
The Regulatory Authority (Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers) has extended the implementation date for the introduction of maleic anhydride, polyethylene (PE) material for molding and extrusion and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in the Indian market. These chemicals, like many others, must undergo BIS-ISI certification to be approved for the Indian market. The ISI mark is granted according to the rules and regulations laid down in the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) to ensure the quality and safety of products.
The new launch date for these products is listed below:
1. Ethylen-Vinylacetat-Copolymere – IS 13601:1993 – April 3, 2024
2. Maleic Anhydride – IS 5149:2020 – April 24, 2024
3. Polyethylene Material for Molding and Extrusion – IS 7328:2020 – January 5, 2024
The Quality Control Orders were first published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary) in 2022. Since then, the introduction date has been postponed several times.
The BIS-ISI certification according to the FMCS scheme includes an inspection of the production plant, product tests in India and a corresponding labelling of the products after successful 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). 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“.
On October 24, 2023, representatives of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) from New Delhi visited MPR International GmbH in Frankfurt am Main. There was an intensive exchange between representatives of BIS and the Managing Directors of MPR Verena Numssen and Julian Busch.
The new strategic approaches of BIS were discussed, in particular the expansion of the regulations for the ISI Mark, which is awarded in the course of BIS ISI certification for India.
In recent months, numerous Quality Control Orders (COO) have been published and new products have been added to the catalog of products requiring BIS certification.
These include footwear, steel products, chemicals, textile products and aluminum products.
Details on factory audits, which may only be carried out by BIS auditors from India, were also discussed.
In addition to new certification regulations and information on factory audits, the approach of Indian customs, which receives intensive training from BIS to ensure that no non-certified products and raw materials without an ISI mark can be imported into India, was also discussed in more detail.
MPR International supports numerous customers in obtaining their BIS-ISI certificates and BIS-CRS certificates.
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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For more information about BIS certification, please refer to our free brochure “BIS Certification Made Easy“.
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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By the end of 2016, the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology had already published the corresponding order. The certification applies to power supplies for servers and storage devices and must comply with the BIS standard. The manufacturer of the power supplies is responsible for certification. This means that even if one buys power supplies and installs them in one of his devices, they must have a separate certification. The certification process includes submitting the BIS application documents and submitting a test report of the respective power supply unit.
Here is an overview of the most important key points: The manufacturer must have a branch or an authorized representative in India. The equipment must be tested in India and the results must be available within 90 days of submission of the application documents. The manufacturer has 7 business days to clarify any discrepancies with the BIS, otherwise certification will be refused. If the certification is successful, a BIS R-number will be issued which is valid for two years. India Certification can provide this complete service for you. Our experience and contacts to test laboratories and the BIS shorten the duration and enable a smooth certification process.
For any questions regarding the BIS certification, please contact us.
Here you can find more information about the BIS certification, AIS/TAC certification, WPC certification and TEC certification.
You can also download our brochures about the compulsory certifications here.