The requirements for a market approval in India are defined by the official body BIS and are based on the specifications of a CE marking (RED) and national specifications (MCITT).
After successful certification, the product approval is valid for permanent use. The use of an official MCITT label is not necessary within the scope of the current specifications, but the CE marking is used.
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Approval Scheme | MCITT |
| Based on | RED/National |
| Duration of approval | Permanent |
| Approval label required? | No |
| Local representative required? | Yes |
| Local testing required? | No |
| ISO2 Code | IN |
| Time zone | GMT +5:30 |
| Official language | Hindi, English |
| Area code | +91 |
| Currency | Rupee |
Responsible for the market approval of devices with radio technologies in India: Bureau Indian Standards (BIS)
Address: Room 407, Manakalya Building,
Bureau of Indian Standards, 9, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi – 110002
Telephone: +91-11-23230856
E-Mail: registration@bis.org.in
09/25/2023
India introduced restrictions on the import of laptops, tablets, and other devices categorized under HSN 8471. These restrictions have been extended by the DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) for three months to give the industry more time to prepare. The effective date has been pushed back to November 1, 2023. Products like laptops, tablets, several types of computers, and servers under HSN 8471 can be cleared without the need for a License for Restricted Imports until October 31, 2023.
A summary of the major highlights of the notification include:
Import licensing conditions will be exempted if:
