Year: 2026

There are several Indian brands that do not have their own factories. They get products made by another manufacturer and sell them under their own name. This is the kind of scenario BIS OEM registration caters for. This facilitates the sale of BIS-certified products even if a different factory produces…

As a business that either makes or imports electronic goods or products of information technology (IT) products for the Indian market, you may have heard the term CRS registration. This isn’t additional paperwork; it’s a legal requirement to decide whether or not your product can be sold, stored or distributed…

This was not the case 2 or 3 years ago, but today furniture makers across the country are operating under a rule: Some furniture classes can be purchased legally only with a valid BIS certification. This was achieved under the Furniture Quality Control Order, and companies which are not already…

The Government of India is introducing mandatory quality compliance requirements for several wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy products used for general engineering purposes. Manufacturers who manufacture  products covered under IS 733:1983, IS 734:1975, IS 736:1986, IS 737:2008, IS 739:1992 and IS 740:1977 should review the applicable BIS requirements and prepare…

Many manufacturers in India are faced with a scenario where a buyer from any country abroad asks one question: “Is your product UL certified?” For companies that are exporting to the United States or Canada, that question could make or break a deal. Many people are familiar with the UL…

The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals has brought Aluminium Cans for Beverages under mandatory quality compliance requirements. Manufacturers and other concerned businesses dealing with these products should prepare for compliance with the applicable Indian Standard IS 14407:2023. The implementation date for this requirement is 01 October 2026. For manufacturers, importers,…

For manufacturers of certain electrical appliances and equipment, obtaining BEE Registration and complying with applicable energy-efficiency requirements is an important regulatory requirement. BEE registration allows eligible products to participate in India’s energy-efficiency labeling framework and helps consumers identify energy-efficient products. This guide explains BEE Registration in India, including its meaning,…

Smart glasses are rapidly moving beyond the concept of ordinary eyewear. Depending on the model, a pair of wearable glasses may function as an audio device, camera, video recorder, augmented reality (AR) device, mixed reality (MR) product, or a combination of several technologies. For manufacturers and importers planning to sell…

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has introduced mandatory quality and safety requirements for several types of hand tools, including pipe wrenches, spanners, adjustable wrenches, chain pipe wrenches, slugging wrenches and combination side cutting pliers. Manufacturers and importers dealing in these products should ensure compliance with…

Publishing on Amazon or Flipkart seems simple, but until you encounter a listing that gets rejected or even removed after it has begun to sell, you will have no idea what is going on. In many product categories, this is as simple as a lack of BIS compliance. Before listing…