On 15 June 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) notified three additional product categories under mandatory certification, effective 1 July 2026. The notification brings small and mid-sized manufacturers of certain consumer durables, electrical accessories and food-contact materials into scope. Unlike voluntary certification, mandatory BIS marks are not optional — non-compliant goods cannot be manufactured, imported or sold in India.
This article clarifies which products are now regulated, what the compliance pathway looks like, and key deadlines you cannot miss.
Market signals
Plastic containers, films and utensils intended for food contact have been added to the mandatory BIS schedule, aligning India with international food-safety practice. Manufacturers must test for migration limits and heavy metals.
Certain small domestic appliances (pressure cookers, water heaters under 50 litres) previously exempt below specific wattage are now caught by the mandatory net, catching more mid-tier makers off guard.
BIS has introduced a third-party test report (TPTPR) pathway for manufacturers with existing ISO 9001:2015 quality systems, reducing lead time from 12–16 weeks to 6–8 weeks for first certification.
Manufacturers of the newly notified categories have until 31 December 2026 to apply for BIS certification; goods manufactured after that date without a valid BIS license attract penalties up to ₹5 lakh and product seizure under the BIS Act, 2016. Importers already holding goods under the old rules have a 90-day sell-off period from 1 July, after which non-compliant imports are liable for rejection at ports. Vinayakam Consultants helps manufacturers map their product portfolio against the new schedule, secure NABL-accredited test reports, file BIS applications and manage the licensing process to avoid production downtime.
Your action checklist
- Verify your product codes and specifications against the 15 June 2026 BIS notification on www.bis.gov.in to confirm whether you fall under mandatory scope.
- Engage an NABL-accredited test laboratory to conduct safety, performance and quality testing; budget 4–8 weeks and ₹20,000–₹80,000 depending on product category.
- Prepare technical documentation (design drawings, bill of materials, process flow, quality records) and apply for BIS license via the BIS e-portal; ensure application is filed by 30 November 2026 to avoid last-minute bottlenecks.
- For imported goods in inventory as of 30 June 2026, file a sell-off declaration with BIS within 15 days; retain invoices and packing lists to prove date of manufacture.
Frequently asked questions
Three new categories are now mandatory: food-contact plastics, certain consumer durables (pressure cookers, small water heaters), and electrical accessories. Manufacturers must obtain BIS certification for these products.
Manufacturers must apply for BIS certification by 31 December 2026. Goods manufactured after this date without valid BIS license face penalties up to ₹5 lakh and product seizure.
Manufacturers with ISO 9001:2015 quality systems can use the third-party test report (TPTPR) pathway, reducing certification time from 12-16 weeks to 6-8 weeks for first certification.