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NCCS  NCCS Releases ITSAR for Layer 2 & Layer 3 LAN Switches    The National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) has officially issued the ITSAR (Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements) for Layer 2 and Layer 3 LAN Switches.   This marks an important step toward strengthening telecom and network security compliance in India.   The

Case Study Vincular Helped a Global CCTV Brand Achieve ER Compliance The Customer  A leading global manufacturer of IP-based CCTV and security surveillance products looking to expand smoothly into the Indian market with full regulatory compliance.  What Was Required  With the introduction of the Essential Requirements (ER) Standards for CCTV

Important News BIS Resumes Processing Chinese Manufacturer Certifications: Key Update for Importers India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is about to resume processing Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) applications for manufacturing facilities in China, ending a five-year regulatory freeze. This development has been widely reported by credible news outlets and confirmed through Vincular’s direct

BIS-CRS:  MeitY Issues Guidelines for Revised IS 18112 on Digital TV Receivers for Satellite Broadcast. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued the Guidelines for the implementation of revised IS 18112 “Digital Television Receiver (DTR) for Satellite Broadcast Transmission Specification”.   Overview:  As per the order released

NCCS  NCCS Announced Revised Fee Structure for Security Report Evaluation The National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) has recently released a new notification regarding the evaluation fees for test reports. As part of ongoing initiatives to promote the Ease of Doing Business, the competent authority has reduced the Security Test

BIS-CRS  BIS issues Extension for Cotton Bales Quality Control Order  The Ministry of Textiles has officially extended the implementation date for the Cotton Bales (Quality Control) Order, 2023. New enforcement date: 27th August 2026 This extension enables stakeholders to meet the new deadline for BIS compliance promptly. The initial date was

BIS-CRS:  BIS Issued Guideline for Implementation of Amendment No.1 to IS 16333 (Part 3): 2022  Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued guidelines for the implementation of Amendment No.1 to IS 16333 (Part 3): 2022 – Indian Language Support for Mobile Phone Handsets.  Key Changes Introduced in Clause 6:  BIS

BIS –ISI  BIS Quality Control Order for Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances  The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has introduced the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2025.   This order applies to all electrical appliances meant for

BIS-CRS DEADLINE ALERT for Implementation of IS 16270:2023    The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued guidelines for implementing IS 16270: 2023, covering secondary cells and batteries for solar photovoltaic applications. This change comes under the Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025.   The last date for the implementation

BIS-ISI BIS Quality Control Order for Hinges The Ministry of Commerce and Industry notified Hinges (Quality Control) Order on 21st March 2025. This Order may be called the Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2025. This order was initially set to take effect on January 1, 2025, the enforcement date of the QCO

ISI  Quality Control Order for Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes  The Ministry of Commerce and Industry notified Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes (Quality Control) Order 2025 on 10th February 2025. It shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette i.e. 10th February 2025.  All

TEC Amendment of clauses in MTCTE Procedure  TEC has recently announced several amendments and modifications in the official MTCTE procedure. The same has been outlined below:  The MTCTE Procedure Clause 2.1(iii) previously stated:  “Associated model means the model of a telecom equipment formed by using chassis/ motherboard and cards/ access

TEC (NCCS)   Exciting Update for Cloud-Based Networking Solutions  National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) has recently announced that Cloud-implemented IP Routers (Cloud-capable, Cloud-controlled, Cloud-native, Cloud-managed) and Wi-Fi CPEs (Cloud-hosted and Cloud-managed) will be exempt from Security Certification (ComSec) requirements until May 31st, 2025.  This exemption opens new doors for innovation

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (BIS) BIS Announced Implementation guideline of IS 302-1: 2024   Adapters for household and similar applications have been mandatory for certification since the CRO phase 2017. Since then, a lot of manufacturers have registered their adaptors under this category for BIS.   The Revised Standard IS 302

STQC   Updates for STQC (Essential Requirements (ERs) under CRO) On October 09, 2024, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) issued a notification in which the ministry confirmed that there is an extension of six months in timelines for the implementation of the “Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement

TEC (MTCTE) Amendment of clauses in MTCTE Procedure  TEC has recently announced several amendments to the official MTCTE procedure. The same has been outlined below:  The MTCTE Procedure clause 5.4 previously stated:  “Only complete-in-itself, standalone, independent equipment are tested and certified under MTCTE. Equipment modules/components are not covered by MTCTE.

WPC Customer Case Study Deadline Was Looming… But We Made It Happen! 100+ Wireless Product Launch Name of the Customer A leading international wireless product manufacturer. Pain Points to be Addressed To launch over 100+ wireless product variants in India while keeping compliance costs in check and meeting the tight

  Bureau of Indian Standards- CRS   DGFT amended Foreign Trade Policy 2023 for importing electronics and IT goods To impose stricter rules on importing electronics and IT goods, DGFT has issued a notification dated May 20, 2024, which amended the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 and Schedule-I of the

  Bureau of Energy Efficiency   QR Code Implementation for Refrigerators Under BEE’s Standards and Labelling Program Following the one issued on September 12, 2023, a new notification announces the resumption of QR code functionality for Frost-Free and Direct Cool Refrigerators effective June 18, 2024. From this date, all manufacturers

TEC  Acceptance of test reports by ILAC-accredited labs extended by one month TEC has pushed back the date of acceptance of International Technical Test Reports issued by ILAC-accredited labs by one month for a few Phase V products under MTCTE. The new deadline is July 31st, 2024. It is to

ISI DPIIT Mandates ISI Mark for Copper Products  In a move to enhance safety standards, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued a crucial order outlining the mandatory requirement of the ISI Mark for various copper products which are as follows.  Copper Wire Rods for

Welcome to REGULATORY COMPLIANCE BULLETIN (Newsletter – March 2024), your essential monthly resource for staying up-to-date with the ever-changing world of regulatory compliance.  Our newsletter is tailored for various industries, offering clear and concise insights into the latest updates, trends, and amendments crucial for maintaining compliance and staying ahead of

BIS-ISI   DPIIT Announces Revised Implementation Dates for Chemical Quality Control Measures     On January 30, 2024, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued the Quality Control Amendment Order, 2024. Initially, implementation dates for certain chemicals were set in February. However, these dates have been revised, and the

ISI  Strengthening Fertilizer Quality: ISI Mark Now Mandatory for Woven Sacks!   The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals has taken a major step towards enhanced fertiliser quality by issuing a Quality Control Order (QCO) on December 6, 2023.  This order mandates the ISI Mark for all High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Polypropylene

ISI DPIIT Mandates ISI Mark for Safes and Locks The DPIIT recently issued a Quality Control Order (QCO) that makes the ISI Mark mandatory for Safes, Safe Deposit Locker Cabinets, and Key Locks. This regulation will take effect six months after its publication in the Official Gazette. Here are the

BEE  Washing Machines Now Under Mandatory BEE S & L Scheme    The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has recently issued a critical notification concerning Washing Machines. These key updates are essential for your attention:      Starting from January 1st, 2024, BEE certification becomes mandatory for the manufacturing, import, sale, or trade

ISI Quality Standards for Domestic Insulated Flasks, Bottles, and Containers The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued a Quality Control Order (QCO) on July 14, 2023, and made ISI Mark mandatory for insulated flasks, bottles, and containers for domestic use to boost consumer safety and product

E-Waste Management Framework for Generation of EPR Certificate under E-Waste (Management)  Rules, 2022  In continuation of the recently released arrangement for EPR credit transfer, CPCB has now come up with a framework for the generation of EPR certificates.  CPCB has classified the metals into the following groups: S. No Group Metal 1. Precious metal Gold (Au) 2. Non-Ferrous  Copper

BIS-ISI A Game-Changing Announcement for Fire Extinguishers! DPIIT released a QCO on 9th August 2023 for the mandatory implementation of Portable (IS 15683:2018) and Wheeled (IS 16018:2012) fire extinguishers in the BIS-ISI scheme. From 9th February 2024, it is mandatory to have an ISI mark on the fire extinguisher. The enforcement dates for

ISI Clarification regarding IS 17043: 2018 – Derby Shoes Clarification regarding IS 17043: 2018 – Derby Shoes Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has recently released a notification for clarifying the coverage of derby shoes. It is noted that the BIS-ISI certification only applies to Derby shoes used by armed forces/police forces.

BIS-CRS Expansion and Extension of Parallel Testing  Bureau of Indian Standards has decided to extend the Pilot Project for “Parallel Testing” for Mobile Phone beyond June 30th,2023 for a further period of six months (i.e. December 31st,2023). Previously the Parallel Testing allowed for Mobile phone testing and certification only as a

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE BULLETIN (Newsletter- May, 2023)   Voice Compliance TRAI on implementation of AI spam filters Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has implemented a new rule from 1st May 2023 to combat unwanted communication calls and messages from unknown numbers. The move is a significant step by TRAI to protect

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE BULLETIN (Newsletter- April, 2023)   TEC Non-applicability of Test Parameters for Multimedia Conferencing Equipment, LAN Switch, and IoT Gateway TEC has released another relaxation for the industry & stakeholders falling under the MTCTE certification regime. From 29th March 2023, the following test parameters for IP Multimedia Conferencing Equipment,

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE BULLETIN (Newsletter- March, 2023) BIS-CRS ALMM Order for SPV Module Kept in Abeyance for one FY With reference to the Approved List of model and manufacturers (ALMM) of solar PV module order 2019 and all subsequent orders, it is conveyed to all stakeholders that the above order is