According to reports, India intends to test many electronic device parts at once in order to expedite safety certifications. Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, and other major manufacturers of smartphones are anticipated to base their launch plans on the new approach. Currently, the testing and approval of items like wireless earbuds and smartphones takes 16 to 21 weeks. The new approach might shorten this by five to eight weeks. The government may decide to test earbuds more quickly initially before making a decision about other goods.
According to a Reuters story, India would use parallel testing to hasten the safety clearances process for new electronic products. The proposal to test various devices' components simultaneously could be scrapped five to eight weeks sooner than the currently necessary 16 to 21 weeks.
The pilot decision, according to the report, was made following a meeting on Wednesday that included representatives from the Manufacturers Association for Information Technology (MAIT), the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and executives from companies like Apple and Samsung.
According to Reuters, MAIT stated in a statement that "for industry, it is directly associated with ease of doing business; for consumers, this will result in speedier access to the latest products." Additionally, it stated that the Bureau of Indian Standards "had agreed to a trial study where some identified electrical hardware devices should be undergoing parallel testing."
According to a rumour citing officials, testing a new type of Apple AirPods might take up to 16 weeks. For cellphones and their parts, the process may take up to 21 weeks on average. According to reports, earbuds will undergo quicker examination at first, and the government will make decisions about other goods later.
The government has set a goal of $300 billion in electronic items by 2026, so the new initiative might help enterprises in the nation avoid bottlenecks.
