Mandatory BIS Certification for Furniture – Effective from 14th February 2026

Mandatory BIS Certification for Furniture – Effective from 14th February 2026

The Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025 has come into force with effect from 14 February 2026 for medium and large enterprises. From now onwards, the following furniture...

Regulatory Update: BIS QCO 2026 – Aluminium Cookware & Beverage Cans

Regulatory Update: BIS QCO 2026 – Aluminium Cookware & Beverage Cans

The Central Government has notified S.O. 219(E), issuing the Cookware, Utensils and Cans for Foods and Beverages (Quality Control) Order, 2026, superseding the earlier 2025 order in...

Important Regulatory Update – India: Machinery & Electrical Equipment Safety (OTR) Order, 2024 Withdrawn

Important Regulatory Update – India: Machinery & Electrical Equipment Safety (OTR) Order, 2024 Withdrawn

Relief for Industry: OTR Order, 2024 Withdrawn The Ministry of Heavy Industries has issued a significant regulatory update providing much-needed clarity and relief to manufacturers and importers....

Furniture Compliance Alert: Key BIS Deadlines You Cannot Miss

Furniture Compliance Alert: Key BIS Deadlines You Cannot Miss

The Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025 becomes enforceable after 13 February 2026. From 14 February 2026, non-compliant furniture cannot be manufactured, imported, or sold in India. Covered...

BIS Regulatory Update: Amendment to Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for Woven & Valve Sacks Sector – 2026

BIS Regulatory Update: Amendment to Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for Woven & Valve Sacks Sector – 2026

The Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers has issued a fresh notification S.O. 51(E) under Section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016, introducing an...

BIS Enforcement Alert: Key Compliance Reminder for Manufacturers & Importers

BIS Enforcement Alert: Key Compliance Reminder for Manufacturers & Importers

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Mumbai Branch Office conducted an enforcement raid on 28 November 2025 at Mumbai, acting on information regarding the alleged misuse of...

BIS Regulatory Update: Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2025 Notified

BIS Regulatory Update: Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2025 Notified

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued a fresh notification S.O. 5596(E) under Section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016. This notification...

BIS Regulatory Update: Withdrawal News from Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers

BIS Regulatory Update: Withdrawal News from Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers

The Government of India has issued major notifications through S.O. 5527(E), S.O. 5528(E), S.O. 5529(E), S.O. 5530(E), S.O. 5531(E), S.O. 5532(E) dated 28th November 2025 by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers...

Automotive Sector in the Spotlight: How India BIS Certification Impacts the Industry

Automotive Sector in the Spotlight: How India BIS Certification Impacts the Industry

Background: India BIS Certification Requirements for the Automotive Sector India’s automotive industry is operating under increasingly stringent regulatory frameworks designed to enhance safety, and product quality. At...

Regulatory Update: Steel & Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025

Regulatory Update: Steel & Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025

Published: 20 November 2025 | Ministry of Steel, Government of India The Ministry of Steel has issued S.O. 5134(E) amending the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control)...

Government of India Rescinds More QCOs — Ministry of Textiles & Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers

Government of India Rescinds More QCOs — Ministry of Textiles & Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers

Regulatory Update | Ministry of Textiles In a significant regulatory update, the Central Government—exercising its powers under Section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016—has...

Latest Update from BIS: Cross Recessed Screws (Quality Control) Order, 2025

Latest Update from BIS: Cross Recessed Screws (Quality Control) Order, 2025

The Quality Control Order (QCO) under S.O. 3927(E) by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), has now been implemented...

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