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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…

A manufacturing business in India must comply with multiple central and state regulations before and after commencing operations. This comprehensive checklist covers Factory Licence, Polluti…

Hydrometallurgy is gaining attention in lithium battery recycling because it can help recover valuable metals with better separation and purity.

If you manufacture or import disposable medical devices in India, CDSCO compliance is one of the first things you need to consider.

A dead electric vehicle battery does not always need to go directly to a recycling furnace. If the battery still has usable cells or modules but no longer meets the performance requirements …

India’s tyre recycling sector is gaining importance as regulatory focus on waste tyre management and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) increases. This article examines how HSN classific…

Foreign manufacturers exporting products to India under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) can seek renewal of their licence for a longer …

The MSME Amendment Bill 2026 is a proposed amendment to the MSMED Act, 2006. Parliament has passed the Bill, but its legal effect depends on the remaining enactment and commencement steps ap…