New BIS Certification Mandate for Commercial Dispensing Appliances in India

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a new quality control mandate for electrical appliances used in commercial dispensing and vending. This directive, titled the Electrical Appliances for Commercial Dispensing and Vending (Quality Control) Order, 2025, will come into effect starting October 1, 2025. Under this regulation, such appliances must conform to Indian Standard IS 302 (Part 2/Section 75):2018, which outlines safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances—specifically those for commercial dispensing and vending purposes. These products must bear the Standard Mark under a BIS license in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the 2018 Conformity Assessment Regulations. The order excludes items manufactured for export and allows a limited number of imports annually for R&D use, provided they are not sold commercially and are properly recorded. Appliances-for-Commercial-Dispensing-and-Vending usually require BIS certification in order to be approved for import and sale in India.

Implementation timelines vary by enterprise size. While the general deadline for compliance is October 1, 2025, small enterprises must comply by January 1, 2026, and micro enterprises by April 1, 2026. The BIS is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority under this mandate. Violations of the order may lead to penalties as outlined in the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. Any updates to the referenced Indian Standards, including amendments, will apply from their date of notification.

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Mandatory BIS Certification Announced for Refined Zinc in India

The Ministry of Mines has issued a new directive titled the Refined Zinc (Quality Control) Order, 2025, under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. Scheduled to take effect six months from its publication date of April 17, 2025, the Order mandates that refined zinc products conform to the Indian Standard IS 209:2024. Only items intended for domestic use fall under the Order’s scope, while goods meant for export are exempt. According to the directive, products must display the BIS Standard Mark and be certified under Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The Bureau of Indian Standards will serve as the designated authority for certification and enforcement. Products such as refined zinc, as well as refined nickel and others, typically require BIS ISI certification in order to be approved for import and sale in India.

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Revised Implementation Date for BIS Scheme X Certification for Machinery and Electrical Equipment in India

The Indian Ministry of Heavy Industries has released an amendment to the 2024 Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order. As per the newly issued 2025 amendment, the implementation timeline for compliance has been extended. Specifically, the original clause that required enforcement one year after publication has been revised to a new fixed date—September 1, 2026. This change affects the timeline for mandatory certification and regulatory adherence for machinery and electrical products covered under the Order. Following the planned regulation changes, many kinds machines, plants, pumps and other products will be required to optain BIS Scheme X Certification in order to be approved for import and sale in India.

Additionally, the updated regulation clarifies that while the main categories of machines and electrical equipment listed in the First Schedule will become subject to the order starting September 1, 2026, the associated assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components will only become regulated from dates that the Central Government will announce separately via official notification. This ensures phased compliance and provides stakeholders more time to adjust to the regulatory changes.

Since 2012, the BIS has been gradually expanding the certification catalog and continuously adding additional goods. BIS certification mandatory for many electronic products for industrial and consumer uses. Factory inspections are also required for some products.

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BIS Certification Scheme X for Machines poses Challenge for Plant Manufacturers

The introduction of the new certification obligation under BIS Scheme X entails considerable uncertainties for manufacturers in the mechanical and plant engineering sector. From August 28, 2025, numerous types of machinery such as pumps, compressors, packaging machines and electrical systems will have to have BIS certification according to Scheme X in order to be sold or imported in India. However, many of the framework conditions relevant for approval have not yet been conclusively defined, which leads to delays and planning problems.

Manufacturers who are already preparing their products for the Indian market are particularly affected. The uncertainty about specific requirements, such as the applicable technical standards or the exact design of the test procedures, makes it difficult to submit an application in good time. In addition, the processing times for certification applications are currently long, as there is a need for additional clarification and the authorities are very busy.

To meet these challenges, the Indian government announced a comprehensive amendment at the end of June that is intended to address the open points as fully as possible. At the same time, it was announced that the scope of products subject to approval is to be expanded again. Manufacturers are therefore well advised to start applying now in order to avoid major delays or economic damage due to possible import stops. Although a postponement of the deadline is likely, it is not expected to be communicated until August.

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Revised BIS Compliance Rules exempt Analog CCTV Cameras from ER-01 in India

India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) issued a clarification on March 12, 2025, stating that Analog CCTV Cameras are exempt from complying with the Essential Requirements for Security (ER-01). Following this, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released detailed instructions on April 1, 2025, outlining the updated compliance procedures for applicants and licensees under the BIS CRS scheme. Many electronic products usually require a BIS CRS certification in order to be approved for import an sale in India.

Manufacturers with previously registered Analog CCTV Camera models must submit a self-declaration through the designated BIS module, listing all such models under their license scope. This declaration—submitted without the need for new test reports—must be completed by April 9, 2025. After this date, only declared Analog models or those complying with ER standards will remain valid under the license. Additionally, any new test reports must clearly specify the camera type. Applications submitted after April 9 must not mix Analog and Non-Analog models under the same ID.

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