De-Notification of Hybrid Set Top Box from the MTCTE Scope

TEC has announced the De-notification of Hybrid Set- Top Boxes from the MTCTE Scope. Hybrid Set Top Boxes were part of MTCTE Phase-V Notification. The Link to official notification is as below: https://www.mtcte.tec.gov.in/filedownload?name=downloadDocument_20240125145504.pdf Contact us for more information.

Generic Exemptions By TEC for various ER Parameters

TEC has notified a generic exemption from submission of test reports for below mentioned test parameters/Interfaces pertaining to various ERs under MTCTE has been extended up to 30.06.2024 or till further orders. The new notification has exemptions for the below ER/Variants- Media Gateway Mobile Radio Trunking Systems Repeater for Cellular Network Precision Timing Protocol Grand […]

Consultation meeting By BIS on Parallel testing guidelines

BIS has conducted a consultation meeting dated 15th Dec with industry members, OEM, laboratories and manufacturers on the topic “Parallel Testing”.   In the discussion with various stakeholders, BIS has given an update on the number of applications submitted as per the parallel testing process. As per the date, 5% of the applications were submitted via parallel […]

60GHz V Band in India.

Last date to send the comments for TRAI Consultation paper No. 22/2023  on ‘Assignment of Spectrum in E&V Bands, and Spectrum for Microwave Access (MWA) &. Microwave Backbone (MWB)’ was 13th of December 2023 and extended a couple of more times.   TRAI’s response to the consultation paper comments awaited by all stakeholders/Manufacturer’s on de-licensing the complete V band […]

Extension of mandatory certification date for 12 products (ERs) notified under phase-III and IV of MTCTE by three months i.e. from 01.01.2024 to 01.04.2024

The deadline for the mandatory certification of 12 products (ERs) among the 44 products listed under MTCTE phase-III and IV is extended by three months, from 01.01.2024 to 01.04.2024. The specific products included in this extension are detailed in Annexure-I.  S No  ER Product  Notified in Phase  1  Base Station for Cellular Network  Phase-III  2  […]

WiFi 6GHz Spectrum in India 

Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of telecommunications, India is currently at the forefront of discussions regarding the allocation of the 6GHz spectrum for WiFi usage. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) are actively engaged in deliberations to determine the feasibility of opening up the lower side of the […]

Extension in Renewal of Washing Machine

The revised star label validity period of Washing Machine is from Jan 1st 2024 to 31st Dec 2026. As per the same, manufacturer has the time till 31st Dec 2023 to get the star label of existing model as per revised star label validity period. However, BEE has given the extension for renewing the existing model as per […]

Consultation meeting By BIS on Parallel testing guidelines

BIS has conducted a consultation meeting dated 15th Dec with industry members, OEM, laboratories and manufacturers on the topic “Parallel Testing”.   In the discussion with various stakeholders, BIS has given an update on the number of applications submitted as per the parallel testing process. As per the date, 5% of the applications were submitted via parallel […]

E-waste EPR Portal: Producer Registration Not Required 

A recent clarification has been sought by CPCB for custom authorities, consumers, importers and manufacturers on the exemption of E-waste EPR registration in EPR portal.  As per the CPCB’s notification, in certain following conditions, Importers NOT need to take E-waste EPR registration:  I)Importing of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) including their components, parts and spare NOT listed in schedule […]

Fee Structure pertaining to EPR registration in under E-waste Management rule 2022

CPCB has released a notification on the fee structure for the registration of Recycler, Refurbishers & Manufacture and Annual Maintenance Charges for all stakeholders for registration on EPR Portal under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.  The fee structure for stakeholders is very much needed to have a smooth EPR certification process. Notification also clarifies the fee […]