New QCOs in April 2026: 12 Products Added to Mandatory BIS
12 new products were added to mandatory BIS certification in April 2026. Check if your products are affected: includes solar inverters, smart plugs, and more.
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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued 12 new Quality Control Orders (QCOs) in April 2026, adding more products to the mandatory certification list. If you import or manufacture any of these products, you must obtain BIS certification before selling in India. The government continues its aggressive expansion of mandatory BIS coverage, now covering over 872 products across 152 QCOs.
Newly Added Products (April 2026)
- Smart Plugs and Smart Switches (CRS)
- Solar Micro Inverters (CRS)
- Electric Scooter Chargers (CRS)
- Portable Power Stations (CRS)
- Wireless Charging Pads (CRS)
- USB-C Cables (CRS)
- Children's Bicycle Helmets (ISI)
- Industrial Safety Harnesses (ISI)
- Ceramic Wall Tiles Grade A (ISI)
- Stainless Steel Kitchen Sinks (ISI)
- PVC Water Storage Tanks (ISI)
- Rubber Floor Mats (ISI)
Key Deadlines
For most products, the QCO provides a transition period of 3-6 months before enforcement begins. Existing stock can be sold during this window, but new imports and manufacturing must comply immediately after the deadline. Penalties for non-compliance include customs seizure, fines up to ₹5 lakh per violation, and potential imprisonment under the BIS Act 2016.
Use our free BIS Checker to verify if your products are affected. Check our QCO tracker to see which orders are live and when they bite.
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