Asia-Pacific · Country-wise certifications
India’s access path is scheme-stacked — Quality Control Orders, wireless ETA, telecom MTCTE and energy labels sit under different authorities.
Four GMA pillars for this market, plus local representation — verify against the live regulator list before quoting.
Selling into India usually means mapping your product to BIS (ISI or CRS), checking wireless and telecom overlays, then energy labelling or EPR where notified. Customs, marketplaces and buyer audits all enforce these tracks.
BIS, MeitY/DeitY notifications, WPC (DoT), TEC, BEE, CPCB (E-Waste / EPR) and Legal Metrology for packaged goods.
Filing tip: Classify the product first (HSN + function). One SKU can need BIS + WPC + BEE together — quote all three before locking a ship date.
Each scheme below has unique guidance for this market. Open the full Certko certification page for catalogues, process detail and quotes.
Mandatory product certification for notified categories
BIS is the primary India safety/quality gate under Quality Control Orders — Scheme I (ISI) and Scheme II (CRS) use different lab and licence mechanics.
Manufacturers and importers of QCO-notified goods for the Indian market.
Energy-efficiency labelling for notified appliances
BEE star labels are mandatory for many appliances sold in India — models register against product-family tables.
Appliance brands and importers placing notified products on Indian retail or online channels.
Equipment Type Approval for licence-exempt wireless
WPC ETA clears licence-exempt radio (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and similar) before import or sale — separate from BIS. Wi-Fi CPE and IP routers have also faced security-testing expectations since July 2023.
Brands shipping short-range radio or IoT products into India.
Telecom Essential Requirements certification
TEC MTCTE applies to many telecom and networking products connecting to public networks — GCS or SCS routes with a TEC mark.
OEMs of routers, modems, handsets and IoT with cellular / network interfaces for India.
Yes. Smart appliances often need BIS under a QCO and WPC ETA for Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Plan both timelines.
No. WPC covers licence-exempt radio spectrum approval; TEC MTCTE covers telecom essential requirements for network-connected equipment.
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