Introduction The SIMS registration process involves logging into the DGFT portal with your IEC, navigating to Services → Import Management System → Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS), and filing a Fresh Application with your product, HS code, and shipment details. After digitally signing the application and paying a fee starting [...]
Introduction CDSCO cosmetic hair care product registration is the mandatory government approval required to import or manufacture shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, hair dyes, hair serums, and styling products for sale in India under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules, 2020. Importers submit Form COS-1 on CDSCO’s [...]
What Is CDSCO Registration for Blood Collection Tubes? CDSCO registration for blood collection tubes is the regulatory approval issued by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), under India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, that authorizes a business to manufacture, import, or distribute blood collection tubes as a notified [...]
Introduction An FSSAI license for imported food products is the mandatory Central License every business needs before bringing chocolates, cereals, sauces, or any other food item into India for sale. Turnover doesn’t decide the category here — importing food always requires a Central License (₹7,500/year) with ‘Importer’ selected as the [...]
Introduction An FSSAI license for dairy products is mandatory for anyone manufacturing, processing, packing, or selling milk, paneer, cheese, ghee, curd, butter, or khoa in India. FSSAI treats dairy as a high-risk food category, so most processing units need a State or Central License rather than Basic Registration — and [...]
Introduction Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Certification for Rubber Hot Water Bottle is the quality approval that lets a manufacturer or importer put the ISI mark on rubber hot water bottles sold in India. It is issued under the current Indian Standard IS 1867:2023, which replaced the earlier IS 1867:1975 [...]
Introduction The Central Government has extended the suspension of the n-Butyl Acrylate (Quality Control) Order, 2021 from 10th July 2026 to 31st July 2026, via notification S.O. 3729(E) dated 9th July 2026. This means mandatory BIS (ISI mark) certification under IS 14709:1999 remains temporarily on hold, and manufacturers, importers, and [...]
Introduction CDSCO ECG Machine Registration is mandatory under Medical Devices Rules (MDR) 2017 for all ECG devices imported or manufactured in India. ECG machines are classified as Class A, B, C, or D based on risk. Importers file MD-14 and receive MD-15. Indian manufacturers need MD-3/MD-5 (Class A/B) or MD-7/MD-9 [...]
Introduction CDSCO Cosmetic Makeup Registration is the mandatory approval under the Cosmetics Rules, 2020 for selling makeup products in India. Importers file Form COS-1 with CDSCO (Central Licensing Authority) and receive the Form COS-2 registration certificate, valid for 5 years, generally within 180 working days. Domestic manufacturers file Form COS-5 [...]
Introduction CDSCO registration for disposable syringes and needles is mandatory under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, because hypodermic syringes, needles, and related sharps devices are classified as Class B (low-to-moderate risk) medical devices. Manufacturers apply on Form MD-3 and receive the manufacturing license on Form MD-5 from the State Licensing [...]
