Navigating India’s Evolving BIS Regulations: What You Need to Know (Updated December 2025) 

India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) continues to expand and update its regulatory framework for product safety and quality compliance. What began as mandatory requirements effective in 2025 — particularly for machinery and electrical equipment — has seen key amendments, deadline extensions, and changes in enforcement timelines. (MPR India Certification) 

Key Updates to BIS Regulations 

1. Revised Timeline for BIS Scheme X (Machinery & Electrical Equipment)

• The original mandate to make Scheme X certification compulsory by August 28, 2025 has been substantially revised. (MPR India Certification) 

• Compliance has been extended to September 1, 2026, and current government notices have suspended any fixed deadline until further official notification — though the certification requirement itself remains in place. (MPR India Certification) 

• This means companies should still prepare for certification, even though enforcement dates are not currently fixed. (MPR India Certification) 

What this means: 
✔ The requirement to have BIS Scheme X certification hasn’t been removed — just the deadline. (MPR India Certification) 
✔ Manufacturers and importers should proactively initiate compliance processes, as future enforcement dates may be announced with limited notice. (MPR India Certification) 

2. Clarified Scope for Assemblies & Components

Enforcement under the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024 remains phased: 

• Complete machines and listed electrical products fall under the extended compliance regime. 

• Assemblies, subassemblies, and components will be brought under mandatory BIS norms via separate notifications in the official Gazette. (Indian Nexus) 

3. Quality Control Orders (QCOs): New Norms & Sector Shifts

New and modified QCOs (2025 onward)

• Several product standards have recently been notified under BIS mandatory certification, including items such as polycarbonate, fasteners, and other hardware — already in effect from early 2025.  

• The BIS continues to expand compliance to cover electrical and electronic products, industrial materials, and consumer segments under QCOs.  

Delays and Postponements: 

• Enforcement deadlines for certain sectors (e.g., handloom products and raw sugar) have been deferred to 2026, offering MSMEs additional time for transition. (mint) 

Withdrawals of QCOs: 

• The Government has rescinded BIS QCOs for multiple chemicals and polymer products (effective November 12, 2025), meaning these items no longer require mandatory BIS certification — though actions taken prior to withdrawal remain valid. 
  
  

4. Understanding BIS Certification Pathways

BIS certification systems remain structured under key schemes: 

Scheme I (ISI Mark Certification) 

• Traditional compulsory certification for many industrial and consumer goods, also accessible to foreign manufacturers via the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS).  

Scheme II (Compulsory Registration Scheme) 

• Applies mainly to electronic and IT products, involving selfdeclaration after lab testing (no factory audit).  

Scheme X (Machinery & HighRisk Equipment) 

• Now the principal pathway for machinery and electrical equipment certification, subject to extensions and evolving notifications. (MPR India Certification) 

Actions You Should Take Now 

✅ Assess Product Applicability 
Review your product portfolio to confirm whether machinery, assemblies, subassemblies, or other items are covered by current BIS QCOs or Scheme X requirements. 

✅ Start Compliance Early 
Although enforcement deadlines are extended, applications should be filed early, and test planning should begin to avoid future regulatory bottlenecks. 

✅ Understand Testing & Audits 
Prepare for product testing in BIS or BISrecognized labs, and — where applicable — factory inspections and documentation reviews. 

✅ Monitor Regulatory Notifications 
Because enforcement dates and product lists change frequently, stay updated with BIS Gazette notifications and official orders. 

Why These Updates Matter 

India’s regulatory environment is rapidly evolving with an emphasis on safety, quality, and alignment with global standards. The BIS regime now: 

• Covers a vastly broader range of machinery and products. 

• Is adapting to industry feedback with phased rollouts and deadline adjustments. 

• Aims to balance safety expectations with economic and operational realities. 

Businesses that plan ahead and adopt systematic compliance strategies stand to gain smoother market access and fewer operational disruptions. 

How M+V Altios Can Help 

Our team specializes in guiding companies through the BIS certification landscape — whether you are: 

• A foreign manufacturer entering India, 

• An MSME adapting to new product standards, or 

• A large industrial player updating compliance strategies. 

We offer endtoend support from gap assessment, documentation, lab testing coordination, to liaison with BIS authorities. 

Book a Consultation 

Understanding and complying with India’s updated BIS norms is imperative for uninterrupted market access. 

Contact us today to evaluate your product compliance roadmap and ensure a tailored strategy aligned with the latest regulations.