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India certification changes, labelling rules, marketplace policy, trade & duty intelligence and export guides — written by the Launch Rocket compliance team. Filter by topic, and read each article on its own page.

Trade & Duty · CETA
India-UK CETA Is Live: How to Claim the Duty Cut Without Tripping on Origin

The India-UK CETA is in force from 15 July 2026 — but the duty cut isn't automatic. How the new self-certification Rules of Origin work, where they meet CAROTAR 2020 and Section 28DA, and how to claim the preference safely.

July 2026 9 min read
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RocketProof · Reviews
The Night Before Launch, Every Founder Asks the Same Question

You can't launch without reviews — and you can't fake them without risking your account. Meet RocketProof: the compliant third door. Test with real households, validate claims, then earn reviews the only way that survives audits.

July 2026 5 min read
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BIS & QCO Updates
Your Recliner Is Now an Electrical Appliance: BIS Certification for Motorized Furniture Under QCO 2026

Electric recliners, adjustable beds and standing desks now need mandatory BIS ISI Mark certification under IS 302 (Part 1):2024. Deadlines from 1 Oct 2026, scope, exclusions, the Scheme-I vs FMCS pathway, penalties and FAQs.

July 2026 9 min read
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TariffProof · Trade & Duty
Same Speaker, Two Landed Costs: What Your HS Code Really Decides

Two importers, the same Bluetooth speaker from Vietnam, very different bills. How one 8-digit ITC-HS code decides your duty, GST, licences, FTA savings and penalty risk.

June 2026 6 min read
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BIS · QCO Policy
Transition Facilitation (QCO) Order 2026: BIS Scheme II Sourcing for Brands & Assemblers

DPIIT's new order lets permitted companies source from BIS Scheme II (SDoC) manufacturers across 10 QCO categories — toys, footwear, ACs, furniture and more. The two-party framework, who benefits, and the 24-month clock.

June 2026 8 min read
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Legal Metrology
Fix It First: India's New Improvement Notice Mechanism Under the Legal Metrology Act

From 29 June 2026, first-time labelling and registration lapses under the Legal Metrology Act get a written notice and a window to fix — before any penalty. What's covered, what's still fully punished, and why the grace period is a second chance, not a strategy.

June 2026 7 min read
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Global Type Approval
FCC vs CE vs ISED: Which Type Approvals Does Your Connected Device Need in 2026?

FCC, CE under RED, and ISED are the three most important type approvals for wireless and connected products entering the USA, EU and Canada. What each is, how to sequence them, and how to share test reports across markets.

May 2026 10 min read
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India Compliance
BIS Expands CRS Mandatory Categories: Smart Home, Wearables & Power Banks Now Need Certification

BIS has expanded the Compulsory Registration Scheme to smart home devices, wearables, and power banks — and platforms now enforce CRS certificate uploads at the ASIN level. Which categories are affected, the process, timelines and costs.

May 2026 8 min read
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EPR Compliance
EPR Annual Return FY 2025-26: Complete Checklist for E-Waste, Battery & Plastics Importers

Every importer registered under India's EPR framework must file annual returns on the MoEF&CC portal — for e-waste, battery waste, and plastic packaging. The complete filing checklist, step-by-step process, and key deadlines.

April 2026 9 min read
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Global Type Approval
ANATEL Brazil Type Approval: What Indian Exporters Must Know Before Shipping Electronics

ANATEL type approval is mandatory for all telecom and radio products entering Brazil. Requirements, timelines, the local-representative rule, and how Indian exporters can prepare.

April 2026 8 min read
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Global Type Approval
EMC Multi-Country Test Strategy: EU, USA, Australia & Japan Without Duplicating Costs

How to structure an EMC test programme for multiple markets simultaneously — EU, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan — using the CB Scheme and test-report sharing to minimise cost.

March 2026 9 min read
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FSSAI
FSSAI Central License for Food Importers: 2026 Requirements, Common Rejections & How to Get Approved Faster

All food importers require a Central FSSAI License before customs clearance. New labelling requirements and updated NOC processes in 2026. The documentation checklist, the 3 most common rejection reasons, and how to get approved faster.

March 2026 9 min read
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Legal Metrology
Legal Metrology Labelling for E-Commerce: What Every Seller on Amazon India & Flipkart Must Display in 2026

India's Legal Metrology Rules require specific information on all packaged goods — MRP, net quantity, importer name, country of origin. Platforms now enforce these at listing level. Exactly what must appear on your label, and the penalties.

February 2026 8 min read
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