July 2023 - MPR India Certification

Changes to the Mandatory Certification of Tires in India

On June 20, 2023 the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued a notification, G.S.R. 453(E), announcing the Central Motor Vehicles (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2023. These rules are an amendment to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, which in turn are fundamental to AIS certification and will come into force on their publication in the Gazette. The amendment affects the tire specifications for C1, C2 and C3 motor vehicles, which going forward must be tested in accordance with the Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) AIS-142.

The implementation deadlines for the changes are as follows: From January 1, 2024, new and already certified tires must comply with the rolling resistance and wet grip requirements. From October 1, 2024, the same tires will then also have to meet the rolling sound requirements. As required by the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, objections and suggestions could be made during the update; however, no responses were received from the public on the proposed changes.

These amendments aim to improve safety and environmental standards by regulating the quality and performance of tires for motor vehicles. Rolling resistance and wet grip requirements ensure better control and handling, especially on wet road conditions, while rolling noise standards aim to minimise noise pollution caused by tires. With these changes, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways aims to improve overall road safety and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles on Indian roads.

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.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details and consultation. You can contact us via e-mail, or call us (UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe: +49 69 2713769261, US: +1 773 654-2673).
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New MTCTE Criteria for Routers, LAN Switches and DWDM Equipment

India’s Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) announced on April 18, 2023, the approval of new certification criteria for issuing provisional certificates under the MTCTE (Mandatory Testing Certification of Telecommunication Equipment) guidelines. Wireless radio and telecommunication equipment typically requires TEC certification to be imported and operated in India.

These include special test conditions for routers, LAN switches, and for Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) equipment as long as they meet the following specifications:

Single-phase or three-phase operation with current requirements ≥ 32A OR
Operation on 48 V DC with a current requirement ≥100A.

Conditions include mandatory test reports to be submitted from laboratories with ILAC accreditation for EMI/EMC and safety parameters. Safety parameters must be guaranteed by a Self-Declaration of Conformity (SDOC) from the manufacturer.

For such products, the above parameters may be exempted and a provisional TEC certificate, valid for two years, may be issued. The applicant shall provide the specifications related to voltage, amperage and power requirements for such products in the Bill of Materials (BOM) file submitted with the MTCTE application.

At the time of the announcement of the security requirements (Indian Telecommunication Security Assurance Requirements – ITSAR) for LAN switches and DWDM equipment, the conversion of the provisional certificate into an integrated MTCTE certificate must be applied for, including security tests.

The date for submitting MTCTE applications for router products with security tests has already been set for July ,1 2023.

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 (Europe: +49-69-271 37 69 261, US: +1 773 654-2673). 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.

For more information about TEC certification, please refer to our free brochure “TEC Certification Made Easy“.

MPR Summer Event – Outdoor Challenges with Variety

On July 17, 2023, the MPR team gathered for their annual summer event, which this time took the form of a triathlon with sporting events and cognitive challenges in the beautiful town of Kelkheim, Hessen.

The day kicked off with an archery competition, which raised the team’s performance to a new level in a very short time.

The participants then embarked on the first stage of a hike through the countryside, which led to the high ropes course in the forest. Dizzying heights and a variety of difficulty levels kept the adventurers on their toes providing fun and thrills.

The day was rounded off with a delicious dinner in the idyllic beer garden of the Gimbacher Hof in the Vordertaunus region, where the colleagues were able to reflect on the day in a relaxed atmosphere and indulge their taste buds.

A heartfelt thank you for the organizers and the entire MPR team for making this company outing an unforgettable event.

Deadline Extension for BIS-ISI Certification IS 9436 of Automotive Wheel Rims

The Indian Ministry of Heavy Industries in New Delhi has issued a new order postponing the implementation date for the mandatory BIS-ISI certification for automotive rims by another six months. The initial implementation date had been set for June 22, 2023, but has now been postponed to December 22, 2023.

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has made this amendment in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in the interest of manufacturers to accommodate the pandemic-related delays. The ministry continues to focus on the development and regulation of the automotive industry in India with the amended regulation. Through stricter quality control measures, the government aims to increase consumer confidence and safety with vehicles available in India.

The amendment reflects the government’s commitment to improving safety and quality standards across the automotive sector, but at the same time taking into account the feasibility of approval on the manufacturer side. This ultimately benefits both manufacturers and consumers.

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 (Europe: +49-69-271 37 69 261, US: +1 773 654-2673). 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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For more information about BIS certification, please refer to our free brochure “BIS Certification Made Easy“.

Merging of IS 13252-1 and IS 616 to IS/IEC 62368-1 in India

Under BIS certification electronic and IT products and audio/video equipment were previously covered by the standards IS 13252-1 and IS 616 respectively. BIS has proposed to combine these two standards under one base standard IS/IEC 62386-1. This change has already been made in most countries around the world, where IEC/EN 62368 is the recognized standard.

BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) plans to publish IS/IEC 62368 version 4.0 in July or August 2023. After publication, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) will hold consultations with stakeholders for the implementation of the standard in India.

To facilitate compliance with this change, BIS has proposed a two-year period for both IS/IEC 62368-1 and the existing standards (IS 13252-1 and IS 616). During this period, manufacturers and stakeholders will be expected to comply with both standards.

BIS will provide guidance for implementation once the standard is published.