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Import licenses act as a regulatory barrier to confirm that cosmetics imported into India fulfill national health and safety principles.

BIS ensures that products manufactured in the country adhere to high quality standards. In March, 2025, BIS issued important notifications announcing the withdrawal of the old standards and …

The Fortrace Portal is a digital platform aimed to increase the traceability and quality control of food products, especially in the context of fortified rice.

The Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2025, is a step in this direction, which aims to ensure that only high-quality, standardized Hinges are used in the market. The order applies to both dome…

Korean cosmetics are known for their innovative formulations, often incorporating natural ingredients such as green tea, ginseng, and snail mucin. These products are in line with the growing…

As the demand for Korean cosmetics increases, it becomes ever more important to understand the role of import licensing and the developing Indian market regulations.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced important amendments to various Indian Standards aimed at enhancing the quality and safety of products and systems across multiple sectors…

A dual-use NOC (dual-use no objection certificate) is a specific regulatory approval granted by the CDSCO for drugs that have applications across multiple industries.

Non sterile, non-measuring medical devices are devices used in healthcare that do not need to be sterilized before use and are not designed to measure parameters such as weight, pressure or …

An EPR certificate for import refers to a permit granted to importers who comply with regulations related to waste management and recycling.

One of the most significant regulatory documents required to verify public health is the No Objection Certificate (NOC), which is issued by public health department or regulatory authority.

A Pollution NOC certificate or license is a document issued by the Pollution Control Board, a regulatory body tasked with monitoring and controlling pollution levels in the country.

The Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MAHABOCW) is a statutory body constituted by the Government of Maharashtra under the Building and Other Construction Wo…

BIS Lab Recognition Scheme is a procedure through which laboratories are assessed and recognized by the Bureau of Indian Standards.

FSSAI license is a certification granted to businesses associated with the FSSAI food industry. Whether it is running a restaurant, a food manufacturing unit, or even a food delivery service…

Form 20 and Form 21 pharmaceutical licenses play an important role in regulating the wholesale distribution of drugs.

A BIS assay and hallmarking centre ensures that jewellery products meet the required purity standards and are certified accordingly.

The adoption of IS 19060 (Part 1): 2024 by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) aligns with global practices concerning the design, fabrication, inspection, and testing of large transportabl…

An Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificate is an important official requirement for imports of valid electronic goods and other products into India.

A drug manufacturing license is an essential legal document required by any business or individual who intends to manufacture medicines or pharmaceutical products. This license ensures that …