The BIS on January 9 announced that the pilot project on parallel testing for select electronics goods would be institutionalised as a permanent provision, covering a total of 64 products under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS). Manufacturers can opt for parallel testing voluntarily, while those preferring the traditional sequential method could continue to do so.
The government has postponed the enforcement of quality control orders (QCO) on nickel, copper, and aluminium by six months, shifting the start date from December 1, 2023, to June 1, 2024. These orders aim to prevent substandard import and sale of products. Industries cited pending BIS certification, expecting disruptions in supply during the initial QC implementation. Aluminium, Nickel, and Copper standards, although existing, are now being made mandatory.
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