New guidelines for Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes.

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CENTRAL MARKS DEPARTMENT-III has released a new notification on the Guidelines for Implementation of Revised Standards IS 16046 (Part 1): 2018/ IEC 62133-1: 2017 and IS 16046 (Part 2): 2018/ IEC 62133-2: 2017 superseding IS 16046:2015/ IEC 62133: 2012 - Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes.

Please find the attachment and link below for this notification below 

https://www.crsbis.in/BIS/app_srv/tdc/gl/docs/Guidelines_Modified.pdf

The major highlights of the document is ,

1)IS 16046:2015/IEC 62133: 2012 has been revised and published in the following two parts:

• Part 1 Nickel Systems
• Part 2 Lithium Systems

2)The last date for implementation of the revised Standards is 14 March 2020 after which the old Standard IS 16046:2015/IEC 62133: 2012 shall stand withdrawn. Beyond 14 march 2020, no Registration shall be granted as per old version.

3) The significant changes in the revised Standards.

4)Also Guideline for Procedure for switchover.

5) Renewal of Licence for switchover.

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