BIS Standards – Implementations next Month – October 2025

We provide regular updates from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on upcoming Quality Control Orders (QCOs) that are about to take effect. Products covered by these orders require BIS certification to be eligible for import and sale in India. Over the next month, multiple new standards will be enforced, including those for aluminium semi-finished products for engineering applications, tools such as wrenches and pipe wrenches, household items made of stainless steel and aluminium, metals and alloys like nickel and zinc as well as various chemicals.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) enforces mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs) to ensure that certain products comply with national quality requirements. Unlike voluntary BIS certification, QCOs are legally binding for both domestic manufacturers and foreign suppliers. They aim to protect human health, the environment, and animal welfare, while also promoting consistent product quality across the market. QCOs apply to a wide range of product categories including electronics, metals, chemicals, and toys. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties such as fines or imprisonment.

Here an overview of the relevant Standards that will come into effect next month:

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New Certification mandate for CCTV Products in India now in Effect

Since April 2025, CCTV products such as network cameras and recorders are subject to mandatory certification under India’s IoT System Certification Scheme (IoTSCS). This requirement is based on the “Essential Requirements” (ERs) published in the Official Gazette. The Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) authority has already begun issuing certifications and maintains an up-to-date list of approved CCTV models. According to industry sources, the market has seen noticeable consolidation since the enforcement took effect. CCTV products usually require STQC certification in order to be approved for import and sale in India.

The IoTSCS outlines minimum technical and cybersecurity standards for connected devices, aiming to ensure compliance with national security and interoperability goals. While the scheme applies to a range of IoT systems, its recent application to CCTV equipment marks a significant step toward regulating smart surveillance technologies.

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Revised BIS Standards to cover Broad Range of Screws in India

The Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced the implementation of the Cross Recessed Screws (Quality Control) Order, 2025, superseding the 2024 version. Under the new directive, a broad range of screws must comply with relevant Indian Standards, and only those bearing the BIS Standard Mark—licensed under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018—will be permitted for distribution. The order comes into effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, with phased implementation deadlines based on enterprise size. Most types of screws require BIS Certification in order to be approved for import and sale in India.

This regulation applies to a wide variety of screw types, including pan head, countersunk, raised countersunk, and hex washer head screws with tapping threads, among others. Exemptions have been granted for goods intended solely for export, components imported as part of assemblies, and imports meant for R&D up to 200 kg annually by OEMs, provided they are not sold commercially and are properly recorded. Additionally, certain small and micro enterprises registered under the Udyam portal are conditionally exempted based on investment and turnover thresholds. Certification and enforcement responsibilities fall under the Bureau of Indian Standards, with penalties outlined under the BIS Act, 2016.

Here a list of products and applicable standards:

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BIS issues revised Implementation Guidelines for Electrical Appliance Certification under QCO 2024

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued updated implementation guidelines concerning the Quality Control Order, 2024, for household, commercial, and similar electrical appliances. These new directions supplement the prior guidelines dated 16 December 2024, and align with the revised standard IS 302 (Part 1): 2024 / IEC 60335-1: 2020. According to the updated framework, manufacturers will now be granted a single BIS license under IS 302 (Part 1), regardless of the variety of electrical appliances they produce. Moreover, when a manufacturer seeks to add new models already within the licensed product scope, the application will follow the existing procedure for changes in scope. Household, commercial, and similar electrical appliances usually require BIS certification in order to be approved for import and sale in India.

For inclusion of a completely new type of appliance under the scope of an existing license, BIS will perform a desk audit, review independent test reports, assess declarations of added manufacturing or testing equipment, and conduct on-site verification. Additionally, any proposals for product grouping based on series and technical grounds must be submitted to CMD-III through the concerned BIS Branch Office. Marking fees for each license will be levied as per the rates outlined in Circular CMD-2/G-18 dated 29 April 2025. The revised guidelines have been made effective immediately.

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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