Government Notification Resources & Updates
Latest Government Notifications, Regulatory Circulars, Compliance Updates, Guidelines and Official Resources for Indian businesses.
Government Compliance Resources
Access important regulatory resources and official government portals from one place.
BIS CRS
Compulsory Registration Scheme for Electronics & IT Products.
Official BIS Portal →WPC ETA
Equipment Type Approval and wireless communication regulatory information.
Official DoT Portal →ISI Mark
BIS Product Certification, Scheme-I and Indian Standards information.
Official BIS Portal →Legal Metrology
Legal Metrology Act, Rules, notifications and regulatory information.
Official DCA Portal →CPCB EPR
E-Waste and Extended Producer Responsibility information and portal access.
Official CPCB Portal →Government Notification Repository
Government notifications, regulatory circulars, compliance updates, guidelines and important announcements.
Inclusion of Smart Electricity Meters & IoT Gateways under CRS
MeitY implementation and regulatory information relating to electronics and IT goods under CRS.
Parallel Testing Guidelines for Electronic Products
BIS information relating to parallel testing under the Compulsory Registration Scheme.
Secondary Cells & Batteries under CRS
BIS CRS product and Indian Standard information.
USB Type-C and Electronics Standardization
Reference information for applicable electronics and Indian Standards.
Electronics & IT Goods Registration Requirements
BIS Scheme-II and CRS regulatory information.
Electronics & IT Goods Compulsory Registration
Historical BIS CRS reference and notification information.
Issuance of Equipment Type Approval for License-Exempt Equipment
Department of Telecommunications information regarding Equipment Type Approval.
Wireless Equipment Regulatory Information
DoT and WPC regulatory information applicable to wireless equipment.
Wireless Equipment Type Approval
WPC information concerning wireless products operating in applicable bands.
ETA Through Self-Declaration
DoT information concerning ETA through self-declaration for eligible equipment.
Wireless Frequency & Equipment Information
Historical WPC and Department of Telecommunications regulatory resources.
Footwear Quality Control Order Information
Regulatory information relating to products covered under mandatory BIS certification.
Wood-Based Products Certification
BIS Product Certification and applicable Quality Control Order resources.
BIS Certification for MSME Units
BIS Product Certification information and applicable schemes.
Steel & Steel Products Quality Control Orders
BIS mandatory certification information for applicable steel products.
Toys Quality Control Order Information
BIS certification and product standards information.
Chemicals & Petrochemicals Certification Information
BIS Product Certification resources for applicable products.
Latest Legal Metrology Notifications
Access the Department of Consumer Affairs official Legal Metrology resources and notifications.
Legal Metrology Regulatory Information
Official Legal Metrology Act and notification resources.
Packaged Commodities Regulatory Requirements
Legal Metrology resources concerning packaged commodities and declarations.
Legal Metrology Amendment Rules Information
Department of Consumer Affairs official Legal Metrology rules and notifications.
Legal Metrology Regulatory Reforms
Official Legal Metrology Act and regulatory resources.
Packaged Commodity Declaration Requirements
Legal Metrology official rules, acts and notification resources.
E-Waste EPR Registration
CPCB official portal for E-Waste Extended Producer Responsibility.
Battery Waste EPR Registration
CPCB Battery EPR portal for applicable producers, recyclers and refurbishers.
Plastic Packaging EPR Registration
CPCB Plastic EPR portal and official plastic waste compliance resources.
Waste Tyre EPR Guidelines
CPCB Waste Tyre EPR portal and compliance resources.
E-Waste Management Rules 2022
Official EPR and E-Waste compliance resources from CPCB.
Battery Waste Management Rules 2022
Official battery waste EPR regulatory information.
Plastic Packaging EPR Guidelines
Official CPCB Plastic EPR resources for Producers, Importers and Brand Owners.
Government News
Important regulatory developments and official announcements.
BIS Standards & Certification Updates
Visit the official BIS website for current certification and standards information.
Read Official Updates →WPC & Telecom Regulatory Updates
Access current DoT eServices and WPC regulatory information.
Read Official Updates →Legal Metrology News
View official Department of Consumer Affairs news and regulatory announcements.
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Regulatory Compliance & Certification News
Real-time gazette notifications, order extensions, and standard updates for manufacturers, importers & brands.
BIS CRS Certification
Electronics & IT Goods SchemeInclusion of New Electronic Products under CRO Phase-VI
MeitY circular regarding mandatory BIS CRS registration for smart wearables and IoT home automation devices.
Updated Guidelines for Series Formations & Testing Standards
Revised guidelines issued for grouping of battery packs and power adapters under IS 16046 (Part 2).
Mandatory QR Code Implementation on BIS CRS Standard Mark
Advisory for all brand owners and licensees to imprint verifiable QR codes linking to the BIS portal on labels.
WPC ETA Certification
Wireless & Telecom EquipmentDe-licensing of 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E/7 Frequency Spectrum
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) consultation update regarding indoor low-power wireless compliance.
Self-Declaration ETA Verification Norms for Bluetooth & NFC
Mandatory validation of accredited ILAC ISO/IEC 17025 test reports before uploading on Saral Sanchar.
Customs Single Window Verification for WPC Import Licenses
Automated ICEGATE cross-check enabled for wireless devices, drones, and RFID transceivers.
ISI Mark Certification
BIS Scheme-I (Domestic & FMCS)QCO Enforcement on Plywood, Footwear & Steel Products
DPIIT notification confirming enforcement dates for Quality Control Orders with no further extension permitted.
Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) Audit Protocols
Fast-track physical factory inspection guidelines released for foreign manufacturers supplying to India.
Revision in Kitchen Appliances & Cables Testing Norms
Revised IS standard parameters issued for domestic electrical cables and induction heating elements.
Legal Metrology (LMPC)
Packaged Commodities & ModelsMandatory Unit Sale Price (USP) Display on E-Commerce Platforms
Department of Consumer Affairs directs marketplaces to enforce font size and visible Unit Sale Price compliance.
Importer Registration Rule 27 Verification at Customs Port
Pre-packaged goods imported into India without valid Rule 27 LMPC Certificate liable to port seizure and fines.
Model Approval for Digital Weighing & Measuring Instruments
Updated certification schedule for digital load cells, flow meters, and automated dispensing units.
EPR Authorization
E-Waste, Battery, Plastic & TyreCPCB E-Waste EPR Annual Filing Portal Schedule 2024-25
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) announces timeline for credit procurement and annual returns submission.
Battery Waste Management Rules (BWMR) Recycling Targets
EV and consumer electronics battery recycling obligation percentages scaled up for FY 2025-26.
Environmental Compensation on Non-Compliant Plastic Packaging
Notice on EC levying against brand owners failing to meet minimum recycled plastic content quotas.
Regulatory Compliance Notification Repository
Official gazette notifications, Quality Control Orders (QCOs), and guidelines issued from 2020 to 2024.
BIS CRS Certification
Electronics & IT Goods SchemeInclusion of Smart Electricity Meters & IoT Gateways under CRS
MeitY released implementation guidelines bringing smart energy meters under mandatory CRO registration.
Parallel Testing Guidelines Extended for High-End Electronic Goods
BIS circular permitting parallel testing of components and end products (e.g. mobile handsets, tablets) to reduce lead times.
Series Guidelines for Secondary Cells & Batteries (IS 16046 Part 1 & 2)
Revised criteria for grouping nickel and lithium systems for portable consumer applications under CRS.
Standardization of USB Type-C Receptacles under IS 18112
Advisory issued for unified charging port requirements across smartphones, wearable electronic products, and laptops.
Implementation of CRO Phase-V Order
MeitY mandated CRS for microphone arrays, cameras, digital music players, and electronic keyboards.
CRO Phase-IV Notification of 12 New Electronic Categories
Gazette order covering servers, smart watches, standalone LED modules, and automatic data processing machines.
WPC ETA Certification
Wireless & Telecom EquipmentMandatory API Integration for ILAC Labs on Saral Sanchar
DoT implemented automated RF test report verification to eradicate forged lab certificates in ETA approvals.
DGFT Restriction on Import of Laptops & Wireless Tablets
Coordination mechanism initiated between DGFT, ICEGATE, and WPC for restricted wireless gadget imports.
Exemption of Equipment Type Approval for Commercial Drones/RPAs
Clarification for low-power remote pilot transceivers operating within designated license-free 2.4 GHz bands.
Launch of ETA Through Self-Declaration (SD) Scheme
DoT introduced instant self-declaration ETA on the Saral Sanchar portal for devices operating in exempted RF bands.
Delicensing of Short Range Radar Devices (76-81 GHz)
Ministry of Communications delicensed 76-81 GHz frequency bands for automotive anti-collision and radar equipment.
ISI Mark Certification
BIS Scheme-I (Domestic & FMCS)Footwear Quality Control Order (QCO) Implementation
Mandatory ISI certification enforceable for all leather, rubber, and polymeric footwear under DPIIT order.
Plywood and Wooden Flush Doors Mandatory Certification
BIS Scheme-I licensing mandated under Wood-based Products Quality Control Order for domestic and foreign units.
Relaxations & Concessions for MSME Units in ISI Licensing Fees
BIS introduced 80% concession on marking fees for micro enterprises and 50% for women entrepreneurs.
Steel & Steel Products Quality Control Order Updates
Ministry of Steel notified 145+ grades of structural steel, galvanized sheets, and wires under mandatory BIS licensing.
Enforcement of Toys (Quality Control) Order 2020
Prohibition of import, distribution, and sale of non-ISI marked toys across India under IS 9873 and IS 15644.
Chemicals & Petrochemicals QCO Notifications
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals mandates ISI mark for caustic soda, methylene chloride, and aniline.
Legal Metrology (LMPC)
Packaged Commodities & ModelsClarification on Spare Parts and Industrial Packaging Exemption
Ministry clarifies exemption criteria under Rule 3 of PCR 2011 for packages destined for institutional consumers.
Mandatory Enforcement of Unit Sale Price (USP) Display
All pre-packaged commodities must declare price per gram/ml or number alongside total Maximum Retail Price (MRP).
Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules 2022
Allowance of electronic products to declare mandatory information via QR Code for a period of one year.
Decriminalization Provisions in the Legal Metrology Act
Department of Consumer Affairs initiated proposal to replace imprisonment with heavy compounding fees for minor labeling errors.
Mandatory 'Country of Origin' Disclosure on E-Commerce Portals
Notice issued to all e-commerce entities enforcing strict compliance with Rule 6(10) of LMPC Rules on product listings.
EPR Authorization
E-Waste, Battery, Plastic & TyreWaste Tyre EPR Guidelines & Trading of Recycling Certificates
CPCB operationalizes online trading of EPR certificates between recyclers and tyre producers/importers.
Implementation of E-Waste (Management) Rules 2022
Revamped regulatory framework replacing PRO system with direct credit purchase via centralized online portal.
Battery Waste Management Rules (BWMR) 2022 Notified
Ministry of Environment supersedes 2001 rules; introduces mandatory EPR for EV, industrial, and portable batteries.
Plastic Packaging EPR Guidelines Notified (Schedule II)
MoEFCC establishes 4 categories of plastic packaging with mandatory minimum recycling and reuse quotas.
Single-Use Plastic (SUP) Ban Notification & EPR Targets
Phase-out timeline declared for identified single-use plastics and enhanced EPR responsibility for multi-layered packaging.
Draft Uniform Framework for Extended Producer Responsibility
MoEFCC issues public draft on national EPR registry and national EPR framework for brand owners.
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