New BIS Quality Control Orders Implementations next Month – February 2025

We regularly publish advance information from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on new Quality Control Orders that are about to come into force. Affected products must be BIS certified to be approved for import and distribution in India. Within the next month, several standards will come into force, including several kinds of wood board, plywood and wooden flush door shutters, announced by the Indian Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are mandatory regulations that ensure that certain products meet national quality standards. While BIS standards are usually voluntary, QCOs make compliance mandatory for affected products. This serves to protect people, animals and the environment as well as to ensure product quality in India. QCOs apply to a wide range of products such as chemicals, metals, toys, and electrical appliances. Violations of QCOs can result in severe penalties, including fines or imprisonment.

New BIS Quality Control Orders coming into effect during February 2025:

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Updated Certification Guidelines for Telecom Equipment in India

The Ministry of Communications in India has announced an update regarding the acceptance of ILAC-accredited test reports under the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) program. As per the latest notification, ILAC test reports from laboratories in non-border-sharing countries will remain valid until June 30, 2025. However, the reports must be no older than two years at the time of submission on the MTCTE portal. The products covered include equipment such as 4G and 5G cellular base stations, VHF and UHF radio systems, and E-band fixed radio relay systems, classified under phases III and IV of MTCTE. Telecom and networking equipment typically require TEC certification for import and sale in India.

Additionally, the government has extended the exemption from submitting test reports for specific technical parameters across various equipment categories. This includes parameters such as frequency bands, maximum transmit power, and synchronization standards for products like Mobile Radio Trunking Systems, VDSLx, and optical fiber cables. This exemption will also remain in effect until June 30, 2025, unless further revised.

The TEC certification has been mandatory since April 2019. Every year the Telecommunication Engineering Center (TEC) expands the certification catalog and adds more telecom products. See the list of TEC standards here.

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Announcement of New Regulatory Measures for Machinery Installations in India

India’s Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has announced updated regulatory measures in 2024 that could impact the machinery and industrial sectors.

The following product categories have been included in the mandatory BIS catalogue:

• All types of Pumps for handling liquids, liquid elevators and (or)their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
• All types of compressors and(or)their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
• All types of machinery for treatment of material by a process involving a change of temperature and(or)their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
• All types of centrifuges, filtering or purifying machinery for liquid and gas and(or)their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
• All types of machinery for filling, closing, sealing, labelling bottles, packing or wrapping and(or)their assemblies/subassemblies /components
• All types of cranes and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies/components
• All types of machinery for construction, earthmoving, Mining and (or)their assemblies /subassemblies/components
• All types of weaving machines (looms) and (or) their assemblies/ sub-assemblies / components
• All types of machinery for making embroidery and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
• All types of metal cutting machines tools covered under the heading 8456 to 8461 and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies/components
• All types of machine tools for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos cement or like mineral glass and (or)their assemblies /subassemblies /components
• All types of machinery for working rubber and plastics and(or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
• All types of Machines including the machines for public works & building and the machinery & mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified Or included elsewhere in Chapter 84 and(or)their assemblies/subassemblies /components
• All types of gears and gearing, toothed wheels, chain sprocket, transmission elements ball or roller screws, gear boxes and speed changers, including torque converters And (or)their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
• All types of Rotary electrical machines such as Generator, etc. and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
• All types of Diesel Generator and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
• All types of Transformers and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
• All types of Power Semiconductor Converter and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
• All types of switch gear and control gear equipment operating at voltages not exceeding 1000 volts and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components
• All types of switch gear and control gear equipment operating at voltages exceeding 1000 volts and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components

The aim of the measures is to promote modernisation, increased efficiency and greater integration into broader policy initiatives. Compliance with the new requirements will be an essential prerequisite for the import and marketing of machinery equipment in India. The exact effects will become clear in the course of the year. Among other things, there is the possibility that machine systems will require BIS certification in the future.

The implementation date of the new regulations is August 28, 2025. The application is already possible, but compared to the regular BIS certification, considerably longer processing times are to be expected. On the one hand, because additional clarification will be required and on the other hand, because the authority has an increased workload due to the implementation of the new requirements.

According to our current assessments, an extension of the deadline seems inevitable in view of the delays in the litigation. Such an extension would be necessary to avoid economic damage caused by an import ban. Nevertheless, a decision on this is not expected until a few weeks before the current deadline expires. Companies are advised to start their procedures early, build up inventory, and prepare for the inevitable implementation of requirements.

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BIS – New Quality Control Orders for Hinges

Last year the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced new Quality Control Orders (QCOs) that took effect starting January 1, 2025. Products falling under these orders must obtain BIS certification to be approved for import and sale in India. The affected products include various types of hinges, among others.

These QCOs are issued under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade and cover the following standards: IS 12817:2020 for stainless steel butt hinges, IS 1341:2018 for steel butt hinges, IS 205:1992 for non-ferrous metal butt hinges, IS 206:2010 for tee and strap hinges, IS 362:1991 for parliament hinges, IS 3818:1992 for continuous (piano) hinges, IS 3843:1995 for steel back flap hinges, IS 453:1993 for double-acting spring hinges, and IS 18297:2023 for cabinet hinges.

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New BIS Quality Control Orders Implementations next Month – January 2025

We regularly publish advance information from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on new Quality Control Orders that will soon come into force. For the next month, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced new Quality Control Orders (QCOs) that will take effect starting January 14, 2025. Products falling under these orders must obtain BIS certification to be approved for import and sale in India. The affected products include resin-treated compressed wood laminates (compregs) for electrical, chemical, and general purposes.

These QCOs are issued under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade and cover the following standards: IS 3513 (Part 1) for electrical purposes, IS 3513 (Part 2) for chemical purposes, and IS 3513 (Part 3) for general purposes. Compliance with these mandatory regulations ensures adherence to national quality standards and supports product safety and reliability in India.

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BIS Certification Exemptions for Retro-Reflective Bicycle Devices in India

The Central Government, under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, has issued an amendment to the 2023 Quality Control Order for retro-reflective devices used on bicycles. This amendment introduces exemptions for specific manufacturers and importers, effective from October 17, 2024, the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Retro-reflective devices usually require BIS certification to be approved for import and sale in India.

The amendment grants exemptions for manufacturers importing retro-reflective devices solely for the production of bicycles meant for export. These manufacturers must submit a self-declaration, including invoice and consignment details, confirming the devices are for export purposes and will not enter the domestic market. Records of these imports must be kept for government audits. Additionally, manufacturers are allowed to import up to 200 units annually for research and development purposes. These R&D imports cannot be sold and must be scrapped after use, with records maintained for government review.

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BIS Updates Quality Standards for Hand Tools

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has recently introduced an update to the Indian Standard for Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024. This update is applicable to current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and distributors of hand tools and wrenches. Compliance with the updated BIS guidelines ensures that products meet specified quality standards and safety requirements. Hand tools typically require BIS certification to be approved for import and sale in India.

Manufacturers and other stakeholders are encouraged to review the detailed guidelines under the BIS QCO for hand tools and wrenches to ensure full compliance. Obtaining ISI certification for hand tools not only ensures adherence to quality regulations but also enhances market credibility and consumer trust.

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BIS Certification Requirements for Polyurethane in India

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has established mandatory certification for polyurethane (PU) products under the Polyurethanes Quality Control Order. To comply, manufacturers must ensure their products meet the specifications outlined in IS 17397 (Part 1): 2020 or ISO 16365-1: 2014. This certification covers essential quality parameters, including performance, durability, and safety. Under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018, polyurethane products must bear the BIS Standard Mark to be approved for import and sale in India.

Initially introduced in September 2021, the Quality Control Order was amended in September 2024, setting March 19, 2025, as the deadline for mandatory implementation. The BIS certification applies to all types of polyurethane, whether thermosetting or thermoplastic, and is crucial for applications in adhesives, coatings, and synthetic fibers. Compliance with BIS certification ensures that polyurethane products meet the required standards for quality and safety, providing manufacturers with market access while maintaining regulatory compliance.

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BIS Revises IS 302 Standard for Household Electrical Appliances

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised IS 302 (Part 1): 2024, the standard for household electrical appliances, to enhance safety requirements for devices operating up to 250 V (single-phase) and 480 V (other applications, including DC and battery-powered devices). This revision brings IS 302 in line with the latest international standard IEC 60335-1, ensuring improved safety protocols. Updates include clarified guidelines for PELV circuits, revised power input and current measurement methods for variable operating cycles, and enhanced provisions for battery-powered appliances and metal-ion batteries, such as new charging protocols. Household electrical appliances usually require BIS certification to be approved for sale in India.

Further updates focus on durability and safety enhancements. Enhanced moisture resistance tests now apply to appliances with automatic cord reels and those with IP ratings. Safeguards for optical radiation hazards have been introduced. Additionally, a new Class III appliance symbol has been introduced, alongside updated requirements for battery charging and discharging. The amendment also sets new standards for humidity tests, electronic circuit evaluations, and components like telecommunication interfaces, thermal links, relays, lamps, and cord sets. While these changes are not mandatory yet, they will become compulsory after February 23, 2025, when the existing standard will be officially withdrawn.

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New BIS Quality Control Orders Implementations next Month – December 2024

We regularly publish advance information from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on new Quality Control Orders that will soon come into force. Affected products must have BIS certification in order to be approved for import and distribution in India. Within the next month, several standards will come into effect, including for Cast aluminum and its alloys – Ingots and castings for general engineering purposes. This is just one example among others.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are mandatory regulations that ensure that certain products meet national quality standards. While BIS standards are usually voluntary, QCOs make compliance mandatory for affected products. This serves to ensure product quality in India.

If you are interested in understanding what requirements are needed for your product to be imported into India, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or phone (Europe: +49-69-271 37 69 261, US: +1 773 654-2673). If a certification need is discovered we can provide a quotation to make sure that all your certification needs are covered.

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Here you will find an overview of the new Quality Control Orders that will come into force next month: