Key highlights
No, not any more. The Cotton Bales (Quality Control) Order, 2023 (S.O. 948(E)), issued by the Ministry of Textiles on 28 February 2023, was rescinded by S.O. 2956(E) dated 9 June 2026. BIS registration is no longer mandatory under this order for the products it covered, though they can still be certified voluntarily.
- Order: S.O. 948(E), notified in the Gazette of India on 28 February 2023.
- Issued by: Ministry of Textiles.
- Covers 1 product: Cotton Bales.
- Indian Standards: IS 12171.
- Status: Rescinded by S.O. 2956(E) dated 9 June 2026.
- History: 5 related notifications, the latest dated 9 June 2026.
Key details
- Order number
- S.O. 948(E)
- Issued by
- Ministry of Textiles
- Notified
- Implementation date
- As per Gazette notification
- Status
- Rescinded
- BIS certification
- No longer mandatory (order rescinded)
- Licence needed
- BIS registration (CRS)
- Scheme
- Scheme-II: Compulsory Registration (CRS)
- Products covered
- 1
- Last verified
- October 2026
About the order
The Cotton Bales (Quality Control) Order, 2023 was notified in the Gazette of India as S.O. 948(E) on 28 February 2023 by the Ministry of Textiles. It applied to 1 product, which had to conform to its Indian Standard.
The order was rescinded by S.O. 2956(E) dated 9 June 2026, so BIS registration is no longer mandatory under it.
What it means for businesses
Because the order has been rescinded, manufacturers, importers and sellers no longer need BIS registration under it for these products. They can still apply to BIS voluntarily, and any other order that names the same product continues to apply.
Amendments
The order has 5 related notifications (amendments, extensions and similar); the most recent is dated 9 June 2026. Each is listed with its Gazette PDF under Dates and Amendments.
Source: the Gazette notification and the BIS list of products under compulsory certification. Confirm the current position with BIS before acting on it.
Products Covered (1)
These products needed BIS registration under this order until it was rescinded. Open one for its standard and current status.
Dates and Amendments
Notified in the Gazette
28 February 2023
Amendment
Cotton Bales (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023
S.O. 2956(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Amendment
Cotton Bales (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023
S.O. 2996(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Amendment
Cotton Bales (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023
S.O. 3469(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Amendment
Cotton Bales (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023
S.O. 3830(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Amendment
Cotton Bales (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023
S.O. 3557(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Rescinded by S.O. 2956(E) dated 9 June 2026.
Who Must Comply
- Indian manufacturers
- Importers
- Foreign manufacturers
- Traders, sellers and distributors
How to Comply
Covered products are certified under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS, Scheme-II). These are the standard steps.
- 1
Confirm the standard and models
Check the Indian Standard that applies and group the models or variants you want to register, following BIS's grouping guidelines for the product.
- 2
Test at a BIS-recognised laboratory
Send samples to a laboratory recognised by BIS for that Indian Standard and get a test report showing the product conforms.
- 3
Apply on the BIS CRS portal
Submit the registration application with the test report, factory and brand details and pay the fees. Foreign manufacturers also appoint an Authorised Indian Representative.
- 4
Registration granted
BIS reviews the application and test report and grants a registration number (R-number) for the registered models.
- 5
Mark the product and keep it current
Print the Standard Mark with the R-number on the product and packaging, keep the registration renewed, and register new models before they are sold.
Regulatory Notes
Rescinded by S.O. 2956(E) dated 9 June 2026.
Official Sources
Compiled from the Gazette of India and official BIS sources, last verified in October 2026. Orders are amended and deferred from time to time; confirm the current position with BIS or the issuing ministry before acting on it.
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