BIS Standards – Implementations next Month – September 2025

We regularly publish advance information from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on new Quality Control Orders that will come into effect shortly. Affected products must have BIS certification in order to be approved for import and distribution in India. Within the next month, several new standards will come into effect for different kinds of textiles as well as chemicals like polycarbonate, ethylene dichloride and vinyl chloride monomer.

India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) enforces Quality Control Orders (QCOs) to make compliance with national quality standards mandatory for certain products. In contrast to voluntary BIS certifications, QCOs are legally binding for both local producers and international suppliers of the specified goods. These regulations aim to safeguard consumer health, environmental protection, and animal welfare, while promoting consistency in product quality throughout the market. QCOs apply to diverse product categories, including electronics, chemicals, metals, and toys. Non-compliance can lead to legal consequences such as fines or imprisonment.

Here is an overview of the new Quality Control Orders that will come into effect next month:

Implementation Dates for BIS Certification on PVC and PP Materials Extended in India

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has issued amendments to the Quality Control Orders concerning two key polymer materials. Under the revised notifications, the implementation deadline for compliance with the Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Homopolymers (Quality Control) Order has been extended from June 24, 2025, to December 24, 2025. This change was formally notified through the Gazette of India on June 20, 2025. PVC and similar materials usually require BIS certification in order to be approved for import and sale in India.

In a separate notification dated June 23, 2025, the Ministry also amended the Quality Control Order for Polypropylene (PP) Materials used in moulding and extrusion applications. The new enforcement date has been shifted from June 24, 2025, to October 24, 2025. These extensions aim to give manufacturers and importers additional time to align their products with the applicable Indian Standards.

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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For more information about BIS certification, please refer to our free brochure “BIS Certification Made Easy“.

India introduces new AIS Standards for Vehicle Safety and Construction

The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has issued an updated list of Automotive Industry Standards (AIS). These standards are typically mandated under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) in India. The new publications cover various constructional and safety requirements for different vehicle types and systems. Many automotive products usually require AIS certification in order to be approved for import and sale in India.

The newly published standards are as follows:

• AIS-180 – Specific requirements for motor vehicles intended for the carriage of dangerous and hazardous goods with regard to their constructional features
• AIS-181 – Approval of tank vehicles with regard to rollover stability
• AIS-188 – Approval of vehicles with regard to Lane Departure Warning Systems (LDWS)
• AIS-191 (Part 1) – Approval of vehicles with regard to Emergency Lane Keeping Systems (ELKS)
• AIS-192 – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to Event Data Recorders (EDR)
• AIS-195A – Safety and procedural requirements for type approval of hydrogen-powered construction equipment vehicles
• AIS-199 – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of road illumination devices (lamps) and systems for power-driven vehicles
• AIS-200 – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of retro-reflective devices and markings for power-driven vehicles and their trailers
• AIS-201 – Requirements for the protection of occupants in the event of a frontal collision with a focus on restraint systems
• AIS-204 – Requirements for school vans
• AIS-206 – Safety and procedural requirements for type approval of hydrogen-powered vehicles (compressed gaseous hydrogen)

Depending on the product category, there are different certification steps. We will be happy to advise you on certification in India like AIS, BIS, WPC, TEC or PESO and are always available to answer your questions.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details and consultation. You can contact us via e-mail, or call us (UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe: +49 69 2713769261, US: +1 773 654-2673).
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Indian Government withdraws BIS Certification Orders for Acetic Acid, Methanol, and Aniline

Effective immediately, the Government of India has officially withdrawn three separate Quality Control Orders (QCOs) related to Acetic Acid, Methanol, and Aniline. The withdrawal, announced on July 23, 2025, was published in the Gazette of India by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, invoking powers under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. The original BIS certification notifications from 2019 have been rescinded, and the affected substances are no longer subject to mandatory quality certification for import, sale, or use in India.

According to the notification, the move was made in the public interest and followed consultations with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). It is important to note that such revocations of established BIS quality control orders are highly unusual. Typically, existing standards are revised or updated—not completely repealed. This action marks an unprecedented shift in India’s certification framework.

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.

If you have any questions you can also use our chat-window in the bottom right. (Please check your browser settings if you can’t see the window)

For more information about BIS certification, please refer to our free brochure “BIS Certification Made Easy“.