Introduction A client who manufactures wireless headphones called us last December — slightly anxious, slightly confused. Their BIS CRS licence was valid, their product was selling without issues, and now their testing lab was asking them to retest under a standard they had never come across: IS/IEC 62368-1:2023. Was it [...]
Introduction: Why Most Businesses Get EPR Registration Wrong A consumer electronics importer approached us after their shipment was held at port—everything was ready except one thing: EPR approval. They had assumed EPR was “post-sales paperwork” and could be handled later. The reality was different. Without a valid EPR Certificate, the [...]
What happened: The deadline: BIS Has Revised the LED Lamp Safety Standard — And Your Licence Depends on What You Do Next If you’ve been in the LED lighting business in India for any length of time, you know that BIS compliance isn’t a one-time checkbox. Standards evolve, and when [...]
Introduction A Delhi-based electronics importer once shared how a single shipment of 5,000 Bluetooth earbuds got stuck at Mumbai customs for 47 days. The reason? Missing WPC ETA Approval documentation. By the time the certification was sorted, the festive sales window had closed, costing the company over ₹12 lakh in [...]
Introduction – Why a New BIS Standard for Incense Sticks? For decades, the sweet aroma of agarbattis has been synonymous with Indian spirituality. Every morning, millions of households from Kashmir to Kanyakumari light a stick, believing it purifies the air. But for manufacturers and industry insiders, there has been an [...]
Introduction You’ve just ordered 5,000 smartwatches from a manufacturer in Shenzhen. You’ve paid the vendor, arranged the logistics, and your shipment has finally arrived at the Nhava Sheva or Delhi air cargo terminal. You are ready to distribute. But then, you get a call from your Clearing Agent (CHA). “Sir, [...]
Overview of BIS Certification Renewal It is Monday morning. You have a shipment of 5,000 units of LED drivers sitting at Customs in Nhava Sheva. The clearing agent scans your Registration Number (R-Number), and the ICEGATE system flashes a red alert: “STATUS: DEFERRED / INVALID.” Why? Because your BIS license [...]
Introduction You have created a batch of herbal cosmetics or surgical items with the highest quality. The packaging is top-notch, the buyer in Vietnam or the UAE is on standby, and you have sent the shipment off with self-assurance. A frantic phone call comes to you two days later. Your [...]
Introduction India presents a tremendous opportunity for manufacturers and importers; however, access to this opportunity is dependent on compliance. If you intend to sell products such as: heavy machinery, steel, chemicals and electronics in India, you will likely be interacting with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). It is important [...]
Last month, a Bangalore-based electronics importer received a ₹5 lakh penalty notice. The reason? Selling LED bulbs without proper Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) approval. The shipment was seized at customs, the business reputation took a hit, and months of investment disappeared overnight. This isn’t an isolated incident. With India’s [...]
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