New Requirements for Tyres Under IS 15636

On June 28, 2022 the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in India has issued a notification affecting tyres falling under the Indian Standard IS 15636:2012. Besides the name change in sub rule (1) to IS 15636:2019, the notification mandates requirements of rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling sound emissions for tyres as defined in the AIS (Automotive Industry Standard )142:2019.
Tyre classes that are affected include classes C1 (passenger cars), C2 (light truck) and C3 (truck and bus), as defined in the AIS 142:2019. Numerous tire types require BIS certification in India.

The changes will be implemented on October 1, 2022 for new designs of tyres and on April 1, 2023 for existing designs. 

SI. No.	Tyre Description	Date of Implementation
		Rolling Resistance, Wet Grip	Rolling Sound
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)
1.	New designs of tyres to be fitted on motor vehicles and falling under Class C1, C2 and C3 as applicable as per of AIS 142	October 1, 2022	October 1, 2022
2.	Existing designs of tyres to be fitted on motor vehicles and falling under Class C1, C2 and C3 as applicable as per AIS 142	April 1, 2023	June 1, 2023

 
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Indian transport ministry to mandate at least six airbags in passenger cars from October

India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is mandating that automakers install at least six airbags in passenger cars carrying up to eight people starting in October. According to the ministry, this is to improve the safety of occupants in the event of a collision. The requirement to install the airbags was made possible by an amendment to India’s Central Motor Vehicle Rules of 1989. A Jan. 15, 2022, draft law requires all M1 category vehicles produced after Oct. 1, 2022, to be equipped with at least six airbags, two on the side, two in the door frame and two for the driver and front passenger. Minister in charge of transport Nitin Gadkari told the Economic Times of India his ministry made the installation of driver airbags mandatory as early as 2019 and for the front passenger in 2022. The new regulation with six airbags is expected to increase the safety of vehicle occupants, Gadkari said. Especially in frontal and side collisions, the additional airbags could prevent serious injuries, particularly in the rear rows of seats. Cars and their components must be certified under AIS certification guidelines in India.

By contrast, the auto industry and automotive associations, as well as consumer advocates, criticized the additional cost of the airbags. Initially, automakers tried to apply the new regulation only to larger vehicles. Minister Gadkari countered that low-income families buying small cars in particular would be exposed to a high risk of fatal injuries by such an exemption. Therefore, all vehicles, regardless of size or price range, should soon be delivered with six airbags, Gadkari confirmed. The minister informed that the additional cost of airbags in small cars would only be between the equivalent of $25 to $45, outweighing the added safety.

AIS stands for Automotive Industry Standards, the technical automotive standards for India, while TAC stands for Type Approval Certificate. This kind of automotive product certifiation is conducted by authorities like the International Center for Automotive Technology (iCAT).

Depending on the product category, there are different certification steps. 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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Team Event 2022 for MPR International in Frankfurt

This year’s team event of MPR International took place on September 14, 2022. After a long time of planning, a date was found where all members of the team from Germany could come together.

 

After the preliminary sports program in the form of stand-up paddling (SUP) on the river Main had to be postponed for the time being due to rain, the group gathered in the evening for a joint cooking class, which was professionally guided.

Under the helpful and instructive supervision of the professional chef from Ketao present, a wonderful 6-course meal was prepared in collaboration. The dishes were refined according to the recommendations of the chef, with magnificent results.

The event offered a lot of opportunity for exchange and there with an excellent atmosphere. The sociability and the gathering of all employees from Germany was a special and valuable experience for us all. We are glad that everyone enjoyed it and are grateful for the strong team spirit that prevails in our company.

MPR International would also like to thank its customers for their continued trust. We continue to be at your disposal for professional consulting and implementation of certification projects world-wide.

Validity of new TEC certificates extended

The TEC (Telecommunication Engineering Centre) recently announced that newly issued MTCTE certificates will from now on be valid for ten years instead of only five.

MTCTE stands for “Mandatory Testing and Certification”. According to the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules of 2017, telecom products are subject to mandatory certification and testing in India. The TEC certification must be completed before importation into India. Therefore, products must comply with the “Essential Requirements” regulations and imported products must undergo testing in accredited test laboratories in India.
Previously, TEC certificates were valid for five years and then had to be renewed. In a sudden official announcement on July 1^st, 2022, TEC made public that new TEC certificates will be valid for ten years with immediate effect.
Manufacturers should note, however, that older certificates are still only valid for five years. The change is part of the Indian government’s Ease of Doing Business (EODB) in India Initiative. The aim of the initiative is to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and simplify regulations in order to promote international investment in the Indian economy. Against this background, the TEC has already made changes to the existing certification requirements in the past. As the Indian government continues to strive to attract foreign investors, further changes can be expected in the future.
TEC certification has been around many years before 2019 as a voluntary certification, but since April 2019 the certification has been mandatory and every year the Telecommunication Engineering Center (TEC) expands the certification catalog and adds more telecom products. See the list of TEC standards here.
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Indian city of Delhi bans soaps and detergents that pollute the Yamuna River

The government of the Indian city of Delhi is banning the sale, storage and advertising of soaps and detergents that do not meet current BIS standards in an effort to curb pollution of the Yamuna River. The ordinance, issued by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), authorizes city and state agencies to comply with and monitor the regulation. The relevant departments are also asked to submit monthly reports on their activities. Failure to comply will result in penalties under the Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, according to the DPCC’s regulation.

The ordinance grew out of the recommendations of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) Environment Commission, which had submitted the proposal to the Delhi government that has now become law. The NGT also recommended an awareness campaign on the harmful effects of low-quality soaps and detergents. According to the DPCC, unregulated use of soaps and detergents that do not meet BIS standards has been identified as one of the causes of deteriorating water quality in the Yamuna River. There is a possibility that chemical substances that are not permitted are used in these products or during their manufacture. This harms aquatic life, water quality, and people and animals that depend on the river’s water, according to the DPCC’s decree.

A large number of various products require BIS certification in order to import them into India or place them on the market. Depending on the product, a distinction is made between BIS-ISI or BIS-CRS certification. Since the product list is constantly being expanded, we will be pleased to help you with an initial assessment.

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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