New BIS Certification Requirements October 2026

New BIS Certification Requirements Now in Force

Several Quality Control Orders (QCOs) have come into effect from 1 October and 6 October 2026. Manufacturers, importers and suppliers dealing in the following products should review their BIS compliance status.

1. Hand Tools | Effective 1 October 2026
Mandatory BIS certification applies to specified hand tools, including:

• Pipe wrenches - IS 4003 (Parts 1 & 2)
• Open-jaw and ring spanners
• Adjustable wrenches
• Chain pipe wrenches and slugging spanners
• Combination side-cutting pliers

2. Aluminium Utensils & Beverage Cans | Effective 1 October 2026

• Wrought aluminium utensils - IS 1660:2024
• Aluminium beverage cans - IS 14407:2023

3. Household & Commercial Electrical Appliances | Effective 1 October 2026
The safety standard IS 302 (Part 1):2024, aligned with IEC 60335-1:2020, covers a wide range of electrical appliances, including vacuum cleaners, dishwashers and air-cleaning appliances.

4. Cement Packaging Sacks | Effective 6 October 2026
Mandatory certification applies to:

• HDPE/PP woven sacks for 50 kg cement packaging - IS 11652:2017
• Laminated woven sacks - IS 17399:2020
• Block-bottom valve sacks - IS 16709:2017