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Government Temporarily Suspends Linear Alkyl Benzene QCO Until 31 December 2026: Latest Update
The Government of India has announced a temporary suspension of the applicability of the Linear Alkyl Benzene (Quality Control) Order, 2022, through a Gazette notification dated 29...

Government Revises QCO Implementation Dates for Three Woven Sack Products: Latest October 2026 Update
The Government of India has issued a new Gazette notification revising the implementation dates of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for three types of woven sacks. Published on 6 Octo...

BIS Makes Screen Protectors Mandatory for the Indian Market from April 2027
India is set to introduce a new mandatory compliance requirement for smartphone screen protectors, including commonly sold tempered-glass screen guards. The Bureau of Indian Standa...

Seeing Clearly: BIS Releases New CRS Guidelines for Smart & AR Glasses
Wearable tech is no longer just a futuristic concept—it’s right on our faces. As the market for audio, smart, and augmented reality (AR) glasses explodes, regulatory bodies are rac...

BIS Extends Implementation Date of IS 16102 (Part 1):2026 for LED Lamps to February 2027
New Delhi, August 2026: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has extended the implementation date of the revised IS 16102 (Part 1):2026, applicable to Self-Ballasted LED Lamps for...

BIS Extends Implementation Date for Revised IS 10322 LED Luminaire Standards to February 2027
New Delhi, August 2026: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced an important update for manufacturers, importers and businesses dealing with LED luminaires in India.BIS...

BIS Extends Implementation Date of IS 18112 for Digital Television Receivers to January 2027
Update: IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 and IS 616:2017 have been superseded by IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 for products under the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme. You can still register under t...

Breathe Easy: The n-Butyl Acrylate QCO is Officially Suspended (Again)
If you are in the business of manufacturing, importing, or relying on n-Butyl Acrylate, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers just handed you a much-needed breather.According t...

Breaking News: LAB QCO Suspension Extended to September 2026!
The chemical and detergent manufacturing sectors can breathe a sigh of relief—for a little while longer. The Indian government has just announced a crucial update regarding the man...

How the Transition Facilitation QCO 2026 Impacts Indian Businesses
India's regulatory landscape is continuously evolving to strengthen product quality while supporting industrial growth. In a significant move, the Government of India has introduce...

Why the Ministry of Textiles Rescinded the Cotton Bales QCO 2023 Mandate
In a highly anticipated move that brings massive relief to the Indian agricultural and textile sectors, the Ministry of Textiles has officially withdrawn the Cotton Bales (Quality...

How BIS is Shaping the Future of Technical Textiles with 90 Mandatory QCOs
When we hear the word "textiles," most of us immediately think of the clothes in our closets, the curtains in our living rooms, or the sheets on our beds. But the textile industry...

What the New IS 5175 BIS Draft Means for Polypropylene Rope Markets
If you are manufacturing, importing, or selling Polypropylene (PP) ropes in India, the regulatory landscape is shifting right beneath your feet. As the Ministry of Textiles tighten...

Decoding MeitY’s New Order: BIS Registration Now Mandatory for Standalone HDDs
Update: IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 and IS 616:2017 have been superseded by IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 for products under the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme. You can still register under t...

90-Day TEC Countdown: Is Your Telecom Equipment Ready?
The telecommunications landscape in India is evolving at breakneck speed, and the regulatory framework governing it is tightening to match. In a major move aimed at fortifying nati...

BIS Compliance is Back: What the Gujarat HC Ruling Means for Textile Importers
Just when the Indian textile and import sectors thought they had a regulatory breather, the landscape has shifted yet again. If you are an importer, manufacturer, or trader dealing...

What the n-Butyl Acrylate QCO Suspension Means for Your Business
Is your business feeling the pinch of global supply chain disruptions? There is some massive relief on the horizon for India’s chemical, paint, and adhesive industries!In a proacti...

India Temporarily Suspends BIS Quality Norms for Linear Alkyl Benzene Till July 2026
If you've been following the detergent or petrochemical industry, here's an important update straight from the Indian government. The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has issu...

BIS Announces Major Revisions for LED Luminaires (IS 10322 Series) – Is Your Business Ready for the 2026 Transition?
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has officially rolled out critical new guidelines that will directly impact manufacturers, importers, and sellers of LED luminaires across India. Issued on March 20, 2026, this notification brings a sweeping revision to the IS 10322 Series of standards under the Compulsory Registration Order (CRO). With the LED market evolving […]

Tec Compliance Alert The One Model One Certificate Mandate For 2026
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has issued a critical advisory that fundamentally tightens the administrative discipline around the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE). For Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and importers, the days of submitting overlapping applications for the same product are over. The notification, dated January 06, 2026, serves as a strict […]

Major Relief For Industry Government Revokes Quality Control Order For Flux Cored Solder Wire
In a significant move to promote the “Ease of Doing Business,” the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has officially rescinded the Flux Cored Solder Wire (Quality Control) Order, 2023. This decision removes the mandatory requirement for BIS certification on this specific product category, providing immediate regulatory relief to manufacturers and importers across the electronics and […]

BIS Announces Major Update To Toy Safety Standards IS 9873 Part 1 2025 Released
New Delhi – The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has officially released the revised safety guidelines for toys, IS 9873 (Part 1): 2025, marking a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for toy manufacturers and importers in India. This new standard, which focuses on “Safety of Toys: Mechanical and Physical Properties,” aligns Indian compliance requirements […]

Major Alert India Tightens Epr Rules End Of Life Eol Certificates No Longer Valid For Recycling Targets
The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) has issued a game-changing notification that fundamentally alters how Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners (PIBOs) in India fulfill their Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging. Effective immediately, the loophole allowing End-of-Life (EOL) disposal certificates to offset recycling obligations has been closed. At Instacertify, we are […]

Tec Issues New Standard For Iot Gateways Tec 330102025 What Manufacturers Need To Know
New Delhi – A significant regulatory update has just been announced for the Internet of Things (IoT) sector in India. The Ministry of Communications, through the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), has officially notified a new standard specifically for IoT Gateways. Published in the Gazette of India on January 23, 2026, this notification introduces TEC 33010:2025, […]
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