BIS Standards – Implementations next Month – July 2025
10. July 2025We 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 standards will come into force, including certain types of cable sheathing, as well as different types of hinges and flashlights.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) enforces Quality Control Orders (QCOs) to mandate that specific products comply with national quality benchmarks. Unlike regular BIS standards, which are typically voluntary, QCOs impose legal obligations on manufacturers and importers of designated goods. These regulations aim to safeguard public health, animal welfare, and the environment, while also upholding consistent product quality in India. QCOs cover a broad array of items, including chemicals, metals, toys, and electronic devices. Non-compliance can lead to significant legal consequences, including fines or imprisonment.
Here is an overview of the new Quality Control Orders that will come into effect next month:
| Ministry/ Department | Product | Indian Standard | Enforcement date |
| Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals | Poly- Laminated aluminium cable wrap | IS 16012: 2012 | 01 July 2025 |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Stainless Steel Butt Hinges | IS 12817:2020 | 01 July 2025 |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Steel Butt Hinges | IS 1341:2018 | 01 July 2025 |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Non-ferrous metal butt Hinges | S 205:1992 | 01 July 2025 |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Tee and Strap Hinges | IS 206:2010 | 01 July 2025 |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Parliament Hinges | IS 362:1991 | 01 July 2025 |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Continuous (Piano) Hinges | IS 3818:1992 | 01 July 2025 |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Steel back flap Hinges | IS 3843:1995 | 01 July 2025 |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Double-acting Spring Hinges | IS 453:1993 | 01 July 2025 |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Cabinet Hinges | IS 18297:2023 | 01 July 2025 |
| Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Flashlight – Specification | IS 2083:2024 | 28 July 2025 |
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