INDIA IS IMPLETMENTING COMPULSORY BIS CERTIFICATION TO WHEEL RIMS

INDIA IS IMPLETMENTING COMPULSORY BIS CERTIFICATION TO WHEEL RIMS

RELEASE DATE:2020-06-16 17:44
Brief: As the national standard agency of India, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mainly responsible for standards development, product certification, product mandatory registration and laboratory accreditation. Products exported to India need to pass BIS certification and be labeled before they can enter the Indian market. According to Governmental Order of Department of Heavy Industries and Public Enteprises issued on May 25, 2020, India will implement mandatory BIS certification requirements for automotive wheels and two/three-wheel wheels from October 1, 2020.



INDIAN STANDARDS IS OF WHEEL RIMS 
Indian Standards (IS) are national standards drafted by several standard commissions under BIS, and devided into compulsory and non-compulsory standards regarding to certification regulations.

PRODUCTSTANDARDTITLEIMPLEMENTING DATE
Wheel Rim - Category 2W, 3W, e-rickshaw and e-carIS 16192 (Part I)Automotive Vehicles - Wheel Rims for Two and Three Wheeled Vehicles Part 1 Light Alloy Wheel Rims - Method of Tests and Requirements1st October, 2020

 
IS 16192 (Part II)Automotive Vehicles - Wheel Rims for Two and Three Wheeled Vehicles Part 2 Sheet Metal Wheel Rims - Method of Tests and Requirements
IS 16192 (Part III)Automotive Vehicles - Wheel Rims for Two and Three Wheeled Vehicles Part 3 Spoke Wheel Rims - Method of Tests and Requirements
Wheel Rim - for categories other than mentioned aboveIS 9436Performance Requirements and Methods of Tests for Wheels for Passenger Cars
IS 9438Performance Requirements and Methods of Tests for Wheels/Rims for Trucks and Buses

INDIA BIS PRODUCT CERTIFICATION 
The mandatory certification products under the BIS can be divided into two categories: ISI certification, and CRS registration certification. Above mentioned of transparent float glasss, flat transparent sheet glass, safety glass for architectural, building and general uses and safety glass for road transport, are within the scope of ISI certification management. 

The ISI certification covers 137 products in 15 categories. These certifications are mandatory type-5 certification and require factory audit and sampling testing. Mainly for industrial products and consumer goods, such as household appliances, car tires, steel materials and so on. In addition, in order to protect consumer safety and in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, for certain products, such as gas tanks, pressure regulators and valves, BIS requires each batch of goods to be checked by BIS officials before they are put on the market. 
 
According to the regulatory requirements, both the ISI certification and the CRS certification require the Indian resident or the Indian branch of the factory or the head of the office to assume the role of legal agent. ATIC can provide the legal representative services required for ISI certification and CRS registration.
Due to effects of Covid-2019, India has been in a national lockdown since March 24, 2020. BIS has suspended assessment, auditing and relative works.

INDIA CMVR AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
Regarding to Central Motor Vehicle Rules in 1989, India has been moving automotive relative standards from IS to AIS Indian Automotive Standards, but some standards are still in IS. 
 
In AIS-037 <Safety Critical Components Type Approval Procedures>, safety glasses for road transport IS 2553 Part 2 is s still CMVR safety critical component, shall be conducted type testing and initial factory assessment, and be audited for COP within every 24 months. 
 
BIS certification and CMVR certification are two individual product certification systmens under Indian Ministry of Industry and Ministry of Transport respectively.

SERVICES PROVIDED BY ATIC
1. Testing and trial-testing of IS and AIS standards
2. India CMVR (whole vehicles and components), BIS (consumer products, automotive components and electronic information products), WPC (wireless communication products) certification services
3. Preparation and translation of a complete set of application materials
4. Factory audit guidance, accompanied by translation throughout
5. Direct co-operation with authorities and certification bodies without communication barriers
6. Local representative available

ABOUT ATIC
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INDIA CERTIFICATION PLEASE CONTACT 

Xinny
Xinny Chan
Asia Homologation, Department Manager 
Xinny graduated from the University of Brighton in UK and majored in Automotive Engineering.
He worked in OEM responsible for chassis R&D. Xinny currently holds the role of Asia Homologation 
Department Manager specializing in Asian automotive and components regulation and homologation.
Phone: +86 13902251264
Email: xinny.chan@atic-cn.com