Key highlights
Yes, BIS certification is mandatory from 2027-04-01 under S.O. 5190(E) (Screen Protectors for smartphones (Quality Control) Order, 2026). All domestic manufacturers and foreign importers must obtain a valid BIS registration (R-number) before manufacturing, importing, selling, or storing covered products in India. Non-compliance invites penal actions under the BIS Act, 2016.
- Mandatory BIS Certification: All goods under S.O. 5190(E) require compulsory BIS registration.
- Enforcement Date: Effective from 2027-04-01.
- Notified By: Issued by Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology.
- Non-Compliance Consequences: Penalties include fines Up to ₹5 Lakh / legal penalties under Section 29 of BIS Act, 2016.
- Scope: Applies equally to domestic manufacturers and overseas producers exporting to India.
Key details
- Order number
- S.O. 5190(E)
- Notified
- Implementation date
- Status
- Notified
- BIS certification
- Mandatory
- Licence needed
- BIS registration (CRS)
- Scheme
- Scheme-II: Compulsory Registration (CRS)
- Category
- Electronics & IT Goods
- Products covered
- 1
- Penalty
- Fine of at least ₹2 lakh, or imprisonment of up to 2 years
- Last verified
- September 2026
About the order
The Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 was amended and notified in the Gazette of India as S.O. 5190(E) on 21 September 2026 by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It applies to 1 product, which has to conform to its Indian Standard, IS 19348:2025. The requirement applies from 1 April 2027.
BIS registration is mandatory for the covered products.
What it means for businesses
Manufacturers, importers and sellers of the covered products need BIS registration under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) before the products can be made, imported or sold in India from 1 April 2027. Foreign manufacturers apply through their authorised Indian representative.
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)
Each product below needs BIS registration under this order. Open one for its standard and process.
Dates and Amendments
Notified in the Gazette
21 September 2026
Mandatory from
1 April 2027
Amendment
Amendment to the "Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021"
S.O. 5190(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Mandatory compliance commences on 2027-04-01. Micro and small enterprises (MSMEs) may qualify for extended transition timelines as notified by the issuing ministry.
Who Must Comply
- Indian manufacturers
- Importers
- Foreign manufacturers
- Traders, sellers and distributors
Applies to all domestic manufacturers, overseas manufacturers exporting to India, and commercial importers / distributors. Goods must bear the CRS Mark before customs clearance.
How to Comply
Steps to meet this order.
- 1
Identify Standard & Test Protocols
Obtain IS 19348:2025, confirm your product is a smartphone screen protector, and identify BIS-recognised labs that can test it.
- 2
Generate Test Request & Test Product
Create an account on Manakonline, generate a test request, and send samples to a BIS-recognised lab for testing against IS 19348:2025.
- 3
Apply & Obtain BIS Registration
Submit the application with the test report, supporting documents and fee. BIS grants the registration and a unique R-number, with no factory audit. Foreign manufacturers apply through their authorised Indian representative.
- 4
Apply the Standard Mark
Mark the product, its packaging or both with the BIS Standard Mark and your R-number, following BIS’s labelling guidelines, before manufacturing, importing or selling from 1 April 2027.
Penalty for Non-Compliance
Fine of at least ₹2 lakh, or imprisonment of up to 2 years
Violations of mandatory Quality Control Orders are punishable under Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016 with imprisonment up to two years, fines up to ₹5,00,000 (or up to 10 times the value of goods), and confiscation of non-compliant inventory.
Exemptions
Export Exemption
S.O. 5190(E) does not mention an export exemption in any source I could find. Confirm with BIS before assuming that goods made only for export are exempt.
Official Sources
Compiled from the Gazette of India and official BIS sources, last verified in September 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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