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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued a detailed Checklist for Foreign Manufacturers' Certification Scheme (FMCS) applicants under Scheme-X (Omnibus Technical Regulation – OTR). This checklist provides clear guidance for foreign manufacturers applying for a BIS licence — covering documentation, technical file requirements, authorized Indian representative nomination, and compliance...

Several amendments are underway for K-REACH compliance. A recent bill passed by the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea in October 2025 could soon give foreign manufacturers the option to change their Only Representative (OR) in South Korea. If officially approved and published, this amendment to the legislation will...

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued a draft Indian Standard titled: “TEXTILES — FILLED JACKET — SPECIFICATION” (Doc. No. TXD 20: 27651, October 2025). This draft specifies the requirements and performance criteria for down/feather and synthetic fibre–filled jackets, ensuring quality, safety, durability, and consumer comfort. Last date for...

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), and after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, the Government of India has rescinded six Quality Control Orders (QCOs) concerning fatty acid. The following Quality Control Orders have been rescinded:...

As of 24th October, the Government of India has officially withdrawn three Quality Control Orders (QCOs) under Section 16 of the BIS Act, 2016, impacting key industrial chemicals: Acrylonitrile Maleic Anhydride Styrene (Vinyl Benzene) What’s Changed? The notified orders issued in April 2022 have been rescinded, meaning no BIS certification...