New BIS QCOs in 2026: Complete List of 30+ Products Becoming Mandatory
30+ products becoming mandatory for BIS certification from July-December 2026. Furniture, electrical appliances, hand tools, aluminium products, chemicals, and more. Full list with dates, IS standards, and affected industries.
The Indian government is adding 30+ new product categories to mandatory BIS certification between July and December 2026. If you manufacture, import, or sell any of these products, you need BIS certification before the effective date | or face customs seizure, marketplace delisting, and penalties up to ₹5 lakh.
QCOs Already Active in 2026
Three major mandates are already in force as of June 2026:
1. Furniture QCO (Active since February 2026)
- Covers: work chairs, general chairs, tables, desks, storage units, beds, bunk beds
- Standards: IS 17631-17636:2022
- General industry deadline: 13-14 February 2026
- Small/micro enterprises get extended timelines (up to August 2026)
- Tiny Udyam units (investment ≤₹1Cr, turnover ≤₹5Cr) are permanently exempt
- Special provisions: 12-month stock sell-through, 180-day import transit exemption, R&D imports up to 200 units/year
2. Household Electrical Appliances QCO (Active since March 2026)
- Covers 90 appliance categories under IS 302 (Part 1):2024 / IEC 60335-1:2020
- General industry: 19 March 2026
- Small enterprises: 19 June 2026
- Micro enterprises: 19 September 2026
- Includes battery-operated and DC-supplied variants
- Note: A replacement QCO takes effect 1 October 2026 with new deadlines
3. Flashlight QCO (Micro-enterprise phase-in: January 2026)
- Standard: IS 2083:2024
- General industry was 27 July 2025
- Micro-enterprises got a 12-month extension into late January 2026
Upcoming QCOs: July-December 2026 (30 Products)
The following are all final notifications issued by the government | not drafts. Each product will require BIS certification from the listed date. Source: BIS "Upcoming QCOs" page, last updated 4 May 2026.
July 2026
| Date | Product | IS Standard | Ministry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul | Linear Alkyl Benzene | IS 12795:2020 | Chemicals & Petrochemicals |
| 1 Jul | Morpholine | IS 12084:2018 | Chemicals & Petrochemicals |
| 10 Jul | n-Butyl Acrylate | IS 14709:1999 | Chemicals & Petrochemicals |
| 26 Jul | Digital TV Receiver (Satellite) | IS 18112:2022 | MeitY (CRS) |
August 2026
| Date | Product | IS Standard | Ministry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | Cotton Bales | IS 12171:2019 | Textiles |
October 2026 (The Big Month | 16 Products)
| Date | Product | IS Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | Pipe Wrenches (General Purpose) | IS 4003 Part 1:1978 |
| 1 Oct | Pipe Wrenches (Heavy Duty) | IS 4003 Part 2:1986 |
| 1 Oct | Open-Jaw Wrenches/Spanners | IS 2028:2004 |
| 1 Oct | Ring Wrenches/Spanners | IS 2029:1998 |
| 1 Oct | Adjustable Wrenches (Single-ended) | IS 6149:1984 |
| 1 Oct | Chain Pipe Wrenches | IS 4123:1982 |
| 1 Oct | Slugging Wrenches (Open Ended) | IS 4508:1992 |
| 1 Oct | Slugging Wrenches (Ring) | IS 4509:1992 |
| 1 Oct | Combination Side Cutting Pliers | IS 3650:1981 |
| 1 Oct | Wrought Aluminium Utensils | IS 1660:2024 |
| 1 Oct | Aluminium Cans for Beverages | IS 14407:2023 |
| 1 Oct | Household Electrical Appliances* | IS 302 Part 1:2024 |
| 6 Oct | HDPE/PP Woven Sacks (50kg Cement) | IS 11652:2017 |
| 6 Oct | PP/HDPE Laminated Woven Sacks | IS 17399:2020 |
| 6 Oct | PP Woven Block-Bottom Valve Sacks | IS 16709:2017 |
*The 2026 replacement QCO for electrical appliances: general industry 1 Oct 2026, small enterprises 1 Jan 2027, micro 1 Apr 2027.
December 2026 (Aluminium Products | 10 Items)
| Date | Product | IS Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Aluminium Bars, Rods & Sections | IS 733:1983 |
| 1 Dec | Aluminium Forging Stock & Forgings | IS 734:1975 |
| 1 Dec | Aluminium Plate (General Engg) | IS 736:1986 |
| 1 Dec | Aluminium Sheet & Strip | IS 737:2008 |
| 1 Dec | Aluminium Wire (General Engg) | IS 739:1992 |
| 1 Dec | Aluminium Rivet Stock | IS 740:1977 |
| 1 Dec | Aluminium Extruded Tube & Hollow | IS 1285:2002 |
| 1 Dec | Aluminium Wire (Electrical) | IS 2067:1975 |
| 1 Dec | Aluminium for Utensils | IS 21:1992 |
| 1 Dec | Aluminium Bars/Tubes for Electrical | IS 5082:1998 |
What Happens When a QCO Takes Effect
After the effective date, no one may manufacture, import, distribute, sell, store, or exhibit the covered product without a valid BIS licence. This applies equally to domestic goods and imports. Foreign manufacturers must use FMCS for Scheme-I products.
There is no universal grace period. Each QCO may have its own transition rules. Modern QCOs often include: staggered dates for MSMEs, legacy stock sell-through (typically 6 months), R&D import exemptions (up to 200 units/year), and transit exemptions for goods already on ships with pre-implementation Bills of Lading.
Recent QCOs Businesses Are Still Scrambling For
In February 2026, DPIIT issued blanket transition exemptions covering 26 QCOs from July 2024 through October 2025 | proving that many businesses were still not compliant. These included footwear, laboratory glassware, kitchen appliances, fans, copper products, plywood, air coolers, hinges, and flashlights.
How to Track QCOs and Stay Compliant
- Monitor BIS "Upcoming QCOs" page (updated regularly)
- Check Gazette of India notifications for legal force
- Subscribe to bischeck.in QCO alerts | free email updates when new QCOs are announced
- Review BIS Scheme-I and Scheme-II catalogues for product-level mapping
- Watch WTO TBT/ePing for draft-stage proposals
- Run your product catalogue through our free BIS Checker monthly
Don't wait until the deadline. BIS certification for new products takes 6-36 weeks depending on the scheme. Start the process now if your product is on this list.
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