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24 Aug 2026 · Certko Team

BIS & Safety Testing for Batteries / Energy Storage — FAQ

Battery and energy storage compliance FAQ: safety standards, transport of samples, and India/export overlays.

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24 Aug 2026 · Certko Team

Food-Contact & Packaging Testing for Compliance — FAQ

Packaging and food-contact testing FAQ: migration themes, plastics, labelling claims and buyer acceptance.

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24 Aug 2026 · Certko Team

RoHS Substance Testing & Declaration of Conformity — Exporter Checklist

Practical RoHS testing workflow: homogenisation, XRF screening, confirmatory chemistry, and how to support your EU buyer's Declaration of Conformity.

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24 Aug 2026 · Certko Team

RoHS Testing Is Not Certification — Product Testing & Conformity Explained

RoHS is not a certificate you buy — it is restricted-substance testing plus a Declaration of Conformity. Learn what EU buyers actually accept.

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24 Aug 2026 · Certko Team

EN 71 Mechanical, Flammability & Chemical Testing — Lab Scope for Toy Exporters

Book the right EN 71 lab scope: mechanical torture tests, flame spread and heavy-metal migration are different chambers — plan sample quantities accordingly.

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23 Aug 2026 · Certko Team

China-Manufactured Goods Entering India — BIS Readiness FAQ

FAQ for brands sourcing in China for India: FMCS/CRS choices, sample logistics, IP/model control and timeline pitfalls.

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23 Aug 2026 · Certko Team

Labelling & Marking Guidelines for Certified Products in India — FAQ

ISI/CRS marking FAQ: what goes on the product vs pack, common artwork mistakes, and marketplace photo tips.

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23 Aug 2026 · Certko Team

BIS Certification for Domestic Water Heaters — ISI FAQ

Storage/instant water heater BIS FAQ: safety tests, thermostat variants, marking and importer checks.

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23 Aug 2026 · Certko Team

EN 71 Toy Safety Testing for Global Markets — EU, UK & Beyond

Exporting toys to Europe and the UK? EN 71 Parts 1–3 (and beyond) are the baseline — separate from BIS IS 9873 for India domestic compliance.

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23 Aug 2026 · Certko Team

BIS Certification for Kitchen Appliances in India — ISI Paths & Lab Booking

Mixer grinders, induction cooktops, gas stoves and small kitchen appliances: which IS standards and BIS schemes apply under current QCOs?

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23 Aug 2026 · Certko Team

BIS Certification for Steel Products — ISI Mark & QCO Compliance

Rebar, structural steel and notified steel products fall under BIS ISI Mark schemes. Map IS standards, mill testing and QCO deadlines early.

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22 Aug 2026 · Certko Team

Export to USA — UL/NRTL Safety Beside FCC (FAQ)

US retailer FAQ: when UL/NRTL safety is asked on top of FCC, how it differs from BIS, and how to plan samples.

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