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Smart glasses can look similar from the outside, but the features inside can place them under very different BIS product categories. One device may work mainly as a wireless audio accessory,…

India is the world's fourth-largest producer and second-largest exporter of agrochemicals, with the industry valued at over Rs. 60,000 crore a year. Pesticides sold in India have to meet the…

Cement is used in almost every major construction project in India, from houses and commercial buildings to bridges, dams and roads. Its quality directly affects the strength and durability …

Edible oils are among the food products commonly found in adulteration cases in India. Cheaper oils, mineral oil, argemone oil and poor-quality blends may be mixed with edible oils and sold …

This blog guides manufacturers and importers on achieving BIS CRS compliance for LED products in India. It details applicable Indian Standards such as IS 16102, IS 16103, and IS 10322 outlin…

TMT (Thermo-Mechanically Treated) steel bars are widely used in Indian construction. They form the reinforcement inside buildings, bridges, dams, flyovers, and other concrete structures.

India is the world's third-largest pharmaceutical market by volume and the largest supplier of generic medicines globally, with pharmaceutical products exported to more than 200 countries.

Under the 2020 Quality Control Order, two-wheeler helmets sold in India must meet IS 4151:2015 safety standards and bear the BIS ISI mark. Mandatory testing includes impact absorption, rigid…

Milk adulteration is still a major food safety concern in India. FSSAI's National Milk Quality Survey has found adulterants such as added water, detergent, urea, starch and formalin in sampl…

Construction aggregate and material testing is essential for maintaining the quality, strength and durability of concrete used in buildings, roads, bridges and infrastructure projects. IS 23…

Fertilizer testing is an important quality-control requirement under the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985. Manufacturers, dealers and other regulated stakeholders may be subject to sampling …

This guide details export compliance for Indian textile manufacturers shipping to global markets like the EU, US, and Japan. It outlines crucial chemical safety (e.g., REACH, Azo dyes, CPSIA…

Water and wastewater testing is an important part of environmental compliance for industries, commercial establishments and facilities operating STPs or ETPs. Businesses need to monitor appl…

Waste traceability enables brands to track waste from generation and collection to recycling or final disposal. In 2026, better waste data, authorised recyclers, EPR records and digital trac…

For a micro or small enterprise that qualifies as a Producer, EPR registration means placing the business within this regulatory system by submitting its business details, manufacturing info…

Food testing is a mandatory compliance requirement for many Food Business Operators (FBOs) in India.

India's packaged drinking water industry valued at over Rs.25,000 crore and growing at 20% annually operates under one of the most stringent mandatory testing regimes in the country.

Lithium-ion batteries should not be placed in regular household recycling bins or mixed with general waste. They can cause fires if damaged, crushed or short-circuited during waste collectio…

Explore the best government funding schemes for startups in India in 2026, including Seed Fund, Fund of Funds 2.0, CGSS and sector-specific startup funding.

Planning to manufacture or import an in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) device in India? Before placing the product on the market, businesses need to understand the CDSCO requirements that apply to t…