INDIA: MEITY Introduces 13 More Products in Regulation for Feb 2018
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology of India has has introduced 13 more products under the regulation – Guidelines for Series Approval of Products for Implementation of “Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012.” These new products include LED luminaries, inverters, televisions, CCTV cameras, adaptors, smart watches etc. This Notification […]
INDIA: Indian Language Support for Mobile Phones
The government of India, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), issued an order requiring Indian language support for mobile phones. To smoothen the order implementation, the government has extended the implementation date to February 1st, 2018.
INDIA: BiS Now Allows Display of Registration via E-Label for Mobile Makers
The Indian Cellular Association (ICA) had a proposal accepted by BiSl to allow mobile phone makers the ability to indicate its registration number and Bureau of Indian Standards (BiS) trademark in digital labels on phones. This proposal was accepted due to the lack of phone space for labels,
INDIA: 3 Key Points for New Guidelines
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BiS) introduced guidelines for revised IS 616:2010/IE / 60065:2014 superseding IS 616:2010/IEC 60065:2005 for audio, video and similar electronics. 3 key points include: 1. IS 616:2010/IEC 60065:2005 is revised as IS 616:2017/IEC 60065:2014. 2. Concurrent running of IS 616:2010/IEC 60065:2005 and IS 616:2017/IEC 60065:2014 is permitted until June 27th, 2018 […]
INDIA: TEC Releases Draft Proposal on Procedure for Certification of Telecommunication Equipment
On May 24, 2017, The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) of India released a notice regarding the procedure for certification of telecommunication equipment. The purpose of this notice is to propose and review an implementation for mandatory testing and certification of telecom equipment prior to sale, import, or use in the country of India. TEC invites […]
INDIA: MEITY Approves Indian Language Requirement for Mobile Phones
On October 24, 2016, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) published on the official gazette, the schedule for the “Electronics and information Technology Goods Order, 2012”, which enforces the mandatory use of Indian language as a requirement for compulsory registration. This new requirement is supported by the Indian Standard IS16333 part-3 issued by […]
INDIA: Important Multi-Band Spectrum Tender Began Yesterday
As ENTIRETY has previously informed, the Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT), published on August 8, 2016, a Notice inviting Applications (NIA) for an auction of spectrum in the 700MHz, 800MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 2100MHz, 2300MHz, and 2500MHz bands. Auction began yesterday, October 3rd, and is currently ongoing.
INDIA: DoT Published a NIA for an Spectrum Auction
On August 8th 2016, the Ministry of Communications of India, through its Department of Telecommunications (DoT), released for the public a Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for an Auction of Spectrum in 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz and 2500 MHz Bands. The objectives of the auction are to ensure […]
INDIA: BIS Published its Standard Mark Guidelines
According to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the users of its Compulsory Registration Scheme have been asking for a Standard Mark and for the simplification of labelling requirements. Therefore, BIS created a Standard Mark which has been available since December 2015, and its specifications are in the attached PDF’s on our website blog.
INDIA: DEITY Extended The Date Of Applicability Of The BIS Registration For Some IT Products
The Department of Electronic and Information Technology of India (DEITY), has extended, again, the date of applicability of the BIS accomplishment, for some electronics and IT products (see the attached list). The deadline has been moved from August 13th to December 1st 2015, due to some stakeholders requirements.