25 Aug 25

The Future of Korean Cosmetics in India: How Import Licenses Shape Growth

Over the last couple of years, Korean skincare and cosmetics have stormed the beauty world across the globe. Whether it is glass skin care routines, snail mucin serums or sheet masks, K-beauty is not only a fad anymore; it is an emerging lifestyle. India is a fast-growing beauty market, and…

India Removes QCOs for Acetic Acid, Methanol & Aniline

18 Aug 25

India Scraps Quality Control Orders for Acetic Acid, Methanol, and Aniline: What It Means for the Chemical Industry?

The Centre’s decision to withdraw QCOs for three important chemicals—Acetic Acid, Methanol, and Aniline via notification on 23rd July, 2025, which created a terrific glare on the Indian chemical industry. These three chemicals were originally published in 2019, but their enforcement date was postponed repeatedly, with the latest date set…

07 Aug 25

WPC vs BIS: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to product launches in India, especially electrical, wireless, or industrial equipment, one cannot do without legal compliance. Two certificates have lately taken centre-stage: WPC and BIS. Each one is mandatory for a different kind of product. But, either the two are mixed up by people, or they…

30 Jul 25

India enforces revised BIS Certification Mandate for Hinges from July 2025

Hinges would never come to your mind when you think about a movable door or the mechanics of an uncreaking cabinet; hinges are just there. But, in actuality, hinges are an extremely important component of the making of a house, office, automobile, or any industrial setup. They put everything together.…

25 Jul 25

Bunk Beds & BIS Certification in India: Standards, Process & Compliance Guide

What is a Bunk Bed? A bunk bed is a type of furniture where two or more beds are placed one above the other. This design is mainly used to save space, especially in places where sleeping arrangements for multiple people are needed in a limited area, such as:Hostels,Army barracks,Children’s…

12 Jul 25

Role of NABL Accredited Labs in BEE Registration

As far as energy efficiency in India is concerned, there is only one name that comes to mind, and that is BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency). Whenever you purchase any air conditioner, refrigerator or geyser, you may have noticed star labels on it. These labels that have stars on them…

05 Jul 25

BIS License Holders Beware of Fraudsters: Beware of fake calls or emails from people posing as BIS officials

If you hold a BIS license, you already understand what that means: a mark of quality, trust, and assurance against national standards. But now, there is some very nasty game going on. Imposters are now targeting holders of the BIS license. They may call you, they may mail you, and…

Plastic Packaging Waste Management Rules

30 Jun 25

Mandatory Marking & Labelling Guidelines for Plastic Packaging as per Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016

Plastics are all the packaging of daily needs to a carrying bag. With growing awareness about environmental concerns and plastic pollution, India has stepped forward with some serious measures towards the regulation of plastic management, especially with respect to packaging. As Per The Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, 2016, the…

21 Jun 25

New BIS Quality Control Orders for Screws and Fasteners

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a Quality Control Order mandating that Bolts, Nuts, and Fasteners must comply with the following Indian Standards: IS 1363 (Part 1):2019, IS 1363 (Part 2):2018, IS 1363 (Part 3):2018, IS 1364 (Part 1):2018, IS 1364 (Part 2):2018, IS 4621:1975, IS 5187:1972, IS…

ISI Mark made Mandatory for Gypsum-based Building Materials

16 Jun 25

ISI Mark Mandatory for Gypsum-based Building Materials – Implementation of QCO under IS 17400:2021

The ISI mark is used in many of the products, such as electronic appliances and other manufactured products, to ensure that the product can be trusted easily and that the quality of the product is excellent. Hence, in a major move, the Central Government of India has put upon gypsum…

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