BIS QCO List 2026 — What Was Withdrawn, What Is Enforced, What Still Needs ISI
Quick answer: A Quality Control Order makes BIS certification mandatory for a product. In October–November 2025 the Centre withdrew 21+ QCOs on raw materials — polypropylene, polyethylene, PVC, ABS, polycarbonate, PTA, MEG, polyester yarns and fibres, fatty acids, and aluminium, copper, nickel, tin and zinc — while enforcing orders on electrical equipment (10 Nov 2025), furniture (Feb 2026) and household electrical appliances (19 Mar 2026). Finished goods keep their own QCOs. We check the live BIS list for your HS code before you certify or stop certifying.
Last verified 4 October 2026 — rules on this page checked against the current notifications. We update it the day a rule changes.
Withdrawn QCOs — October–November 2025
| Date | Ministry / notification | Products released from mandatory BIS |
|---|---|---|
| 22 October 2025 | Chemicals & Petrochemicals | Six fatty-acid QCOs |
| 12 November 2025 | Chemicals & Petrochemicals (14 orders rescinded) | Polypropylene, polyethylene, PVC, ABS, polycarbonate, PTA, MEG, polyester yarns and fibres |
| 13 November 2025 | Ministry of Mines, S.O. 5174(E) | Aluminium and aluminium alloys, copper, nickel, tin ingot, refined nickel, refined zinc |
| 20 November 2025 | Chemicals & Petrochemicals | Six further chemical QCOs |
These followed the August 2025 regulatory-reform committee. Its wider recommendation — 27 QCOs scrapped and 112 products suspended, including footwear and electronic components — is not fully notified; treat footwear, electronics and finished-goods QCOs as in force unless a gazette says otherwise.
Enforced since — the dates that matter to importers
| Effective date | Order | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| 10 November 2025 | Electrical Equipment QCO (revised enforcement date) | Switchgear, control gear and listed electrical equipment under Scheme-X |
| February 2026 | Furniture QCO | Listed furniture categories |
| 19 March 2026 | Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances QCO, 2025 | Appliances under IS 302 series |
| Announced | Cookware, Utensils and Cans QCO, 2026 | Confirm the enforcement date on the BIS list before import |
Which scheme your product falls under
| Scheme | Typical products | Government fee heads |
|---|---|---|
| ISI (Scheme-I) | Cement, steel, cables, helmets, toys, footwear, water heaters, LPG stoves, pressure cookers | ₹1,000 application · ₹1,000/yr licence · ₹7,000 per man-day inspection · marking fee (80%/50% MSE concession) |
| CRS (Scheme-II) | Electronics & IT — adapters, batteries, LED, mobiles, laptops, solar PV modules | ₹28,000 + tax with one test report (₹10,000 per extra report) |
| Scheme-X | Machinery, electrical equipment, switchgear | ₹2,000 application · ₹25,000/yr licence · ₹10,000 certificate of conformity |
Full process, documents and lab timelines: BIS certification — ISI & CRS. Importers: pair with EPR and IEC/DGFT.
Label side of imports: LMPC declarations.
Retail SKUs: GS1 barcode registration.
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Frequently asked questions
Which QCOs were withdrawn in November 2025?
Fourteen chemical and polymer orders on 12 November 2025 (PP, PE, PVC, ABS, polycarbonate, PTA, MEG, polyester yarns/fibres), the Ministry of Mines' metals orders on 13 November (aluminium, copper, nickel, tin, zinc), six fatty acids on 22 October and six more chemicals on 20 November.
Is BIS still required for polyester yarn, PVC or polypropylene imports?
Not under the rescinded QCOs — but products made from them (pipes, cables, appliances, furniture) keep their own orders where notified.
Were the footwear and electronic-component QCOs withdrawn?
Not as of 4 October 2026. The committee recommended it; no gazette has withdrawn them. Treat them as in force.
Which electrical products became mandatory in 2025-26?
Electrical equipment under Scheme-X from 10 November 2025; household, commercial and similar electrical appliances from 19 March 2026; furniture from February 2026.
How do I check if my product needs BIS certification?
Match your product to an Indian Standard on the BIS compulsory-certification list, confirm the imposing QCO is still live, and identify the scheme (ISI, CRS or Scheme-X). We do this against the live list, not a cached blog table.
What does BIS certification cost?
CRS ₹28,000 plus tax with one test report; ISI ₹1,000 application, ₹1,000 a year licence, ₹7,000 per inspection man-day plus marking fee (80% off for micro/startup, 50% for small enterprises); Scheme-X ₹2,000 application and ₹25,000 a year. Testing is extra.