Regulatory updates
Short updates on changing BIS, WPC and QCO rules, fees and procedures that affect your products.
Important Update in Indian Standard 16103:2025
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has officially revised IS 16103 (Part 1): 2012 and reissued it as IS 16103 (Part 1): 2025 / IEC 62031:2018, thereby aligning the Indian safety standard for LED mod
BIS Announces Updated Guidelines for IS 16242 (Part 1):2025 / IEC 62040-1:2017 + AMD1:2021 + AMD2:2022 CSV Compliance
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued a crucial update regarding the implementation of IS 16242 (Part 1):2025, aligning it with the international standard IEC 62040-1:2017, including its ame
BIS Mandates Compliance with IS 16242 (Part 1):2025 / IEC 62040-1:2017 for UPS Systems
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced the implementation of the updated standard IS 16242 (Part 1):2025, aligning it with the international benchmark IEC 62040-1:2017, including its amend
New BIS Guidelines for Scheme-X Certification Under OTR Regulations
In July 2025, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released detailed guidelines for obtaining certification under Scheme-X, specifically addressing products governed by the Omnibus...
New BIS Certification Mandate for Digital Television Receivers: What Manufacturers Need to Know
Update: IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 and IS 616:2017 have been superseded by IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 for products under the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme.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...
BIS Certification and QCO Guidelines for Steel Wire in Umbrella Rib Production
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued a Quality Control Order (QCO) for steel wires specifically used in umbrella ribs. This ensures that all steel wires, whether manufac...
BIS Update: Mandatory Certification for Fire-Resisting Record Protection Cabinets (IS 14203)
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has increased its regulatory control over fire-safe storage solutions by bringing out a new notice for Fire-Resistant Record Protection Cabinets. According to the
TEC Releases New Guidelines on Test Report Acceptance for Smart Meters as per IS 16444
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has released an official clarification regarding the acceptan...
Important Update: BIS Mandatory Certification for Three-Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans (IS 18427:2024)
The Cookware, Utensils, and Cans for Foods and Beverages (Quality Control) Extension Order, 2025 was issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This important update makes it necessary for “Thre
New BIS QCO for Fire-Resistant Cabinets: Mandatory ISI Marking for Manufacturers & Importers
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued the Fire-Resistant Cabinets (Quality Control) Order, 2025. This is a big step toward improving fire safety standards and the dependability of products.
New Mandatory BIS Certification for Mechanical Gas Leak Detectors (IS 13432:2023)
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has officially released the Mechanical Type Gas Leak Detector for use with Low Pressure Liquefied Petroleum Gas Burning Appliances (Quality Co...
BIS QCO for Galvanized Strand for Earthing (IS 12776:2002)
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released a new Quality Control Order (QCO). It’s called the “Steel Wire Ropes, Strands, Ring Net Panels, Rope Net Sheets and Rolls (Quality Control) Order, 20
Mandatory BIS Certification for Steel Wire Ring Net Panels (IS 17745)
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has officially made it necessary for Steel Wire Ring Net Panels to have the BIS ISI Mark certification. The “Steel Wire Ropes, Strands, Ring Net Panels, Rope Net
New Extension: BIS Mandatory Certification for Hand Tools (QCO 2025)
The Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2025 has gotten a big change from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade – DPIIT). The government has fo
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