Latest News & Updates on Certification & Compliance in India

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DoT Extends Security Certification Exemption for Cloud-Based IP Routers & Wi-Fi CPEs

DoT Extends NCCS Exemption for Cloud Routers & Wi-Fi CPEs Till 31 August 2026

DoT extends NCCS exemption for cloud-based IP routers and Wi-Fi CPEs till 31 August 2026. Check notification details, covered products and compliance impact in India.

DoT Introduces IoT Devices Under CSR Testing Framework as Group VI - TEC/MTCTE Update

DoT introduces Group VI under CSR testing for IoT devices. Check covered devices, ITSAR standards, compliance rules and testing requirements in India.

BIS Compliance Temporarily Suspended for Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) Until 1 July 2026

BIS compliance Temporarily suspended for Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) till 1 July 2026 under QCO 2022. Check applicability, impact and official notification details.

BIS Certification Mandatory for Stainless Steel Cookware, Utensils, Sinks and Food Cans (QCO 2026)

BIS Quality Control order(QCO), 2026 for Cookware, Utensils, Sinks and Food Cans

BIS certification is mandatory for Stainless Steel cookware, utensils, sinks and food cans under QCO 2026. Check IS 14756:2024, IS 18427:2024, IS 13983:1994 and compliance timeline.

Ministry of Steel Extends Input Adherence Exemption for Stainless Steel Flat Products till 30 Sep 2026

Input adherence exemption for stainless steel flat products extended till 30 September 2026. Check IS 6911, IS 5522, IS 15997 and compliance rules.

BIS Reduces Annual Marking Fee by Up to 80% for MSMEs, Startups & Women Entrepreneurs

The Government of India has announced a major update in BIS certification on 17 March 2026, reducing the annual marking fee by Up to 80% for MSMEs, startups, and women entrepreneurs.

BIS Certification Now Mandatory for Hand Tools Under QCO 2025

Hand Tools Quality Control Order, 2025 - Now BIS ISI Mark Mandatory for Hand Tools

BIS certification for hand tools is mandatory under QCO 2025 in India. Check covered products, ISI Mark requirements, deadlines, and compliance.

BIS CRS New Guideline on Rated Capacity Verification for Lithium Cells & Batteries

BIS CRS issues new guideline for rated capacity verification of lithium cells and batteries under IS 16046 (Part 2): 2018. Check applicability, timeline, compliance impact, and BIS registration requirements.

BIS Issues Implementation Guidelines for LED Lamp Standard (IS 16102:2026) Under CRS

BIS CRS LED Lamp Guidelines 2026 released for IS 16102 (Part 1):2026. Check compliance requirements, key changes, certification process, and deadline 02 August 2026.

Extended Reality AR VR MR devices BIS certification India IS IEC 62368-1 update

BIS Implementation Guidelines for XR (AR, VR & MR) Devices – IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 Under CRS

BIS has issued implementation guidelines for revised IS 10322 series standards for LED luminaires under CRS. Businesses must comply by 02 August 2026 to maintain certification.

BIS CRS update 2026 for LED luminaires under IS 10322 series

BIS Issues Implementation Guidelines for LED Luminaires under CRS

BIS issues implementation guidelines for revised IS 10322 series (2026) under CRS for LED luminaires. Check updated standards, product categories, compliance timeline, and certification requirements in India.

NCCS notification 2026 allowing software changes during MTCTE security testing with Annexure I and II compliance

NCCS Notification on Software Changes Allowed During MTCTE Security Testing Under TEC

CCS notification 2026 allows software changes during MTCTE security testing. Learn compliance rules, Annexure I & II requirements, ITSAR impact, and how it affects telecom certification in India.

Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy QCO 2026: BIS Certification for Aluminium is Mandatory Now

The Government of India has notified the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2026, making BIS certification for aluminium products mandatory for specified categories.

BIS IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 Guidelines under CRS for Electronic Products

BIS Issues Implementation Guidelines for IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 under CRS for Electronic Products

BIS has issued implementation guidelines for migration to the safety standard IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 under the CRS. Learn migration timeline, compliance requirements, and affected electronic products in India.

BIS Extends IS 9873 Toy Safety Implementation Deadline to March 2027

BIS Extends IS 9873 Toy Safety Implementation Deadline to 22 March 2027

BIS extends the implementation deadline for the revised IS 9873 (Part 1) toy safety standard to 22 March 2027. Learn the updated timeline and compliance impact for toy manufacturers.

BIS Extends IS 2046 Implementation Deadline to March 2027

BIS extends the implementation deadline for the revised IS 2046 standard covering Decorative Thermosetting Synthetic Resin Bonded Laminated Sheets until 24 March 2027.

BIS Conformity Assessment Amendment Regulations 2026 update on licence validity and fee rules

BIS Announces Conformity Assessment Amendment Regulations 2026

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has officially notified the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Amendment Regulations, 2026, introducing important changes to the BIS certification framework.

BIS IS 302 Series Implementation Date Extended for Electrical Appliances until 23 February 2027

BIS has extended the implementation date of the IS 302 Series for safety of household, commercial and similar electrical appliances covered under IS 302 (Part 1 & Part 2) until 23 February 2027

TEC Extends ILAC Test Report Acceptance under MTCTE

Implementation Date Extended for Textiles HDPE/PP woven sacks used for packaging of 50 kg cement

BIS has issued a latest amendment to the QCO for Textiles HDPE/PP woven sacks used for packaging of 50 kg cement. The implementation date has been extended to 6 October 2026.

Scheme for reimbursement of Testing and Certification Charges for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs

TEC reimbursement scheme for testing and certification charges supports telecom start-ups and MSEs with up to 75% reimbursement. Effective from 05 March 2025.

BIS Makes AR, VR & MR (Extended Reality) Devices Mandatory Under CRS

AR, VR & MR (Extended Reality) devices are now covered under BIS CRS. Learn about IS/IEC 62368-1:2023, transition deadlines, and compliance requirements.

TEC Extends ILAC Test Report Acceptance under MTCTE till 30-06-2026

TEC extends acceptance of ILAC-accredited test reports for selected telecom equipment under MTCTE, valid till 30 June 2026 subject to defined conditions.

TEC MTCTE Guidelines on Multiple Applications for Same Model Number

TEC issues strict MTCTE guidelines restricting multiple certification applications for the same model number, including rules, exceptions, and reporting deadline.

Exemption from Test Report Submission for Multiple Essential Requirements (ERs) Till 30 June 2026

TEC grants temporary MTCTE exemption from test report submission for multiple Essential Requirements (ERs), valid till 30 June 2026.

TEC MTCTE Exemption for PON Family of Broadband Equipment Parameters

TEC grants temporary MTCTE exemption for PON Family of Broadband Equipment, allowing protocol test exemption and SDoC for ALS/APSD until 30 June 2026.

TEC MTCTE Exemption for Fabric Interconnect & SAN Switch Parameters

TEC has granted a temporary MTCTE exemption for Fabric Interconnect and SAN Switch parameters, allowing OEMs to skip test reports for unsupported Fibre Channel features until 30 April 2026.

Wi-Fi CPEs | New ITSAR Security Update Under MTCTE (2025)

DoT & NCCS release updated ITSAR (ITSAR402122512) security requirements for Wi-Fi CPEs under MTCTE. Learn about enhanced compliance, applicability & impact.

IP Router Certification in India – NCCS ITSAR & MTCTE Update

NCCS ITSAR IP Router (Version 2.0) | IP Router Certification in India – TEC/MTCTE Update

Latest update on IP Router Certification in India under NCCS ITSAR & MTCTE. Learn about Version 2.0 requirements, compliance process, and regulatory guidelines.

Pro Tem Certificate Validity Extended to 2 Years | NCCS TEC MTCTE Update

NCCS extends Pro Tem Certificate validity to 2 years under TEC/MTCTE, helping manufacturers, importers, and OEMs ensure smoother compliance and faster approvals.

MeitY Migration to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 | BIS CRS New Update

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released an important Gazette Notification announcing a major shift in India’s electronic product safety framework.

BIS Update: Revised IS 18112:2025 Is Mandatory for TV Models

BIS has revised IS 18112:2022 to IS 18112:2025, making it mandatory for all TV models. Compliance is required before 26 January 2026. Learn the full BIS update.

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