Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) tightens measures to monitor quality seals

The Hubballi branch of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is tightening its measures against the misuse of the BIS quality mark in the North Karnataka region. Certain products such as cement, bottled drinking water and healthcare items are required to carry an ISI mark or seal as per the state-regulated BIS guidelines. BIS staff raided a company in August that was improperly stamping the BIS seal of approval on gold products without first going through proper certification. In addition, BIS found that many drinking water factories in North Karnataka were not licensed to bottle and sell their products.

Scientist and head of BIS’s Hubballi branch, DP Kumar, explained his agency’s approach and responsibilities to the Times of India. BIS is the national standards body of India, operating under the BIS Act of 2016. BIS formulates Indian standards for products, processes and services covering various sectors of the economy. In addition, it is also responsible for the development and implementation of conformity and assessment systems. Certification and monitoring of factories and markets, as well as a quality seal system for the implementation of standards, are among the agency’s other tasks. Finally, BIS branch manager Kumar mentioned a new app “BIS Care”, which consumers can use to check the authenticity of ISI seals on products.

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.
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PC shipments in India reach 5-year high

Around 4.1 million devices were sold in India in Q2 2021, setting a new record high, while year-on-year growth was 42.7 per cent. This was reported by market researchers Canalys. The total 4.1 million devices comprise 2.4 million laptops, 515,000 desktop PCs, more than one million tablets and 54,000 high-end workstations. According to Canalys, HP defended its top position as market leader with 26 per cent market share, followed by Lenovo (20.5 per cent), Dell (12.8 per cent) and Samsung (9.8 per cent). According to Canalys, almost all product segments grew in the double-digit range compared to the previous year. According to the market researchers, this is due to the restraint in the second quarter of 2020, when India was in lockdown as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic. Desktop PCs as well as accessories, like many other products, can fall into the broad category of electronic devices requiring BIS certification.

Laptops, in particular, saw good growth of 43 per cent, adds the Canalys report. Shipments of tablets posted their highest quarterly result since 2016, up 52 per cent, while desktop PC demand was 23 per cent stronger. Samsung posted the biggest gains among manufacturers with a strong 134 per cent. Canalys attributes this to Samsung’s good market position as well as purchases from numerous government agencies and private educational institutions. The analysts expect Samsung to continue to benefit from the expansion of distance learning and the devices it requires. Overall, the level of shipments is back to pre-pandemic levels, Canalys said. Towards the end of this year, some government and private tenders for the procurement of IT equipment that were suspended due to the Covid 19 pandemic will be made up.

Electronic components or finished electronic devices need BIS certification to import them into India or bring them to the market. Depending on the product, a distinction is made between BIS-ISI or BIS-CRS certification. As the product list is constantly being expanded, we will be happy to help you with an initial assessment. MPR International GmbH – India Certification supports you with a pending BIS certification and is also available at any time to answer any questions you may have.

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 at +49-69-271 37 69 261. 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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Projected 9.5% growth for Indian economy this year

India’s economy was hit by a 7.3 per cent contraction at the hands of the ongoing pandemic but is now set to grow by 9.5 per cent in 2021, according to the International Monetary Fund which has released its projections on Tuesday. The overall growth followed the improved performance of sectors such as engineering goods and petroleum products, many of which require BIS certification and PESO certification for import and distribution in India.

According to the latest World Economic Outlook update, which was published before the annual meeting of the IMF and the World Bank, the world economy is expected to grow at 5.9 per cent in 2021 and 4.9 per the following year.

“The Indian economy is recovering, and we welcome that. It’s going through to the other side of the Covid of the, the latest wave.” said David Malpass, president of the World Bank.
India’s overall exports (merchandise and services combined) grew 21.44 per cent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in September 2021 to $54.06 billion. In comparison, the growth rate over September 2019 (pre-Covid-19 level) was 26.03 per cent, as shown by the the Ministry of Commerce & Industry data.
Imports grew also in September 2021 by 70 per cent YoY to $68.49 billion, and 44.11 per cent over September 2019. Merchandise exports alone rose 22.63 per cent YoY to $33.79 billion in September.
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 at +49-69-271 37 69 261. 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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Successful participation in the virtual Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) in India

From September 29 to October 01, 2021, the Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) took place in India with a variety of informative expert presentations around the topic “Redefining Mobility for the Future”.

After the official opening, plenary sessions discussed a variety of topics for the future. Topics ranged from alternative energies, e-mobility, emission control, to the general challenges in the international certification market.

Julian Busch, Managing Director of MPR International from Frankfurt, gave an overview of the current challenges in the international certification market. He explained the various types of certifications, how they are applied worldwide in a comparable form and how they differ greatly nationally. In this context, the increasingly complex test requirements represent a major challenge for the manufacturers of vehicles and components.

Currently, the most important certifications for the Indian automotive market are AIS (Automotive Industry Standards) certification or a certification from the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards). The product scope for BIS certification alone was expanded by 242 product groups last year. The Indian authorities plan to continue this trend.
Automotive manufacturers and Indian test centres alike benefited from the information provided at the seminars. The information is valuable since the India market is booming with projected growth into the foreseeable future making product certifications more relevant. Due to the ever-increasing complexity of regulations, it is also important for the local test infrastructure to stay up to date.
To obtain certification in India, domestic and foreign automotive manufacturers must meet the same requirements. For example, in most cases, a factory audit and product testing are required as part of the certification process for both domestic and foreign manufacturers. Some products even require more than one certification. Good preparation and knowledge of the current regulations are crucial for smooth and trouble-free trading.
We will be happy to advise you on certification in India like AIS, BIS, WPC, TEC or PESO and are always available to answer your questions.
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