Introduction EPR Registration for Used Oil is the mandatory CPCB approval that producers of base oil and lubrication oil, used oil importers, collection agents, and recyclers must obtain under Chapter VII of the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules, 2023, effective 1 April 2024. It [...]
Introduction CDSCO post approval changes are modifications made to a medical device after it already holds a valid manufacturing license (Form MD-5/MD-9) or import license (Form MD-15). Under the Sixth Schedule of the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, these changes are classified as major or minor. Major changes — such as [...]
Introduction The documents required for RNI registration cover three separate profiles on the Press Sewa Portal: Owner, Publisher, and Printer. At a minimum, you’ll need a photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Voter ID), proof of date of birth, a passport-size photograph, a notarized affidavit declaring your title is unique, and the Form-I declaration [...]
Introduction BIS Registration for passport readers is a compulsory certification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards under Scheme-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. It has been mandatory since 1 March 2016 under IS 13252 (Part 1):2010, and manufacturers are now migrating to the newer IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 standard, [...]
Introduction Cosmetic Registration For Importers is the mandatory CDSCO approval under the Cosmetics Rules, 2020 that every business must obtain before importing cosmetics into India. The Indian agent, subsidiary, or authorized importer files Form COS-1 on the SUGAM portal with a Free Sale Certificate, manufacturer authorization, product labels, and safety [...]
Introduction BIS CRS Certification For Audio Glasses sold or imported in India must carry a BIS CRS registration mark under the Electronics and IT Goods (Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021. As of BIS’s 13 August 2026 guidance, Audio Glasses are registered under the “Wireless Earphones and Headphones” category as a distinct [...]
Introduction BEE Star Label Certification is issued by India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, to rate the energy efficiency of appliances on a 1-to-5-star scale. Manufacturers and importers must get their product tested at a NABL-accredited or BEE-approved lab, register the brand and each model [...]
Introduction An FSSAI license for food storage and warehousing units is the mandatory food safety approval of every cold store, warehouse, or godown handling packaged or bulk food needs before operating in India. FSSAI splits this into three Kind of Business categories — Cold/Refrigerated Storage, Controlled Atmosphere + Cold Storage, [...]
Introduction CDSCO registration for elastic bandages is mandatory because elastic bandages — including elastic adhesive bandages and cotton crepe bandages — are classified as Class A (low-risk) medical devices under CDSCO’s Medical Devices Rules, 2017, per official notification 29/Misc./03/2020-DC(193)-Part-3 dated 16 March 2022. Manufacturers apply on Form MD-3 and receive [...]
Introduction STQC Testing is the laboratory evaluation process run by India’s STQC Directorate (under MeitY) to check whether electronics, IT, software, IoT and biometric products meet defined performance, safety, environmental and cybersecurity standards. Testing happens at accredited ERTL (Electronics Regional Test Laboratory), ETDC (Electronics Test & Development Centre) and IT [...]
