QCO S.O. 3298(E) is a Quality Control Order issued by the Indian government on 20 Jun 2026. It makes BIS certification mandatory for 14 products. Selling these products without valid BIS certification is illegal.

What are the penalties for non-compliance?+

Products sold without BIS certification under QCO S.O. 3298(E) can result in: customs seizure of imported goods, marketplace delisting (Amazon/Flipkart), fines up to ₹5 lakh, and potential imprisonment under the BIS Act.

Other QCOs

S.O. 1739(E) (55)S.O. 1661(E) (4)S.O. 1319(E) (17)S.O. 219(E) (2)S.O. 5596(E) (11)S.O. 5038(E) (22)S.O. 4997(E) (1)S.O. 2007 (E) (8)

QCO S.O. 3298(E)

Products under QCO S.O. 3298(E)

Fasteners - Cross Recessed Drilling Screws with Tapping Screw Threa | IS 18471 (Part 1)

Fasteners - Cross Recessed Drilling Screws with Tapping Screw Threa | IS 18471 (Part 2)

Fasteners - Cross Recessed Drilling Screws with Tapping Screw Threa

Fasteners - Hexagon Washer Head Drilling Screws with Tapping Screw

Cross Recessed Tapping Screws: Pan Head

Cross Recessed Tapping Screws Countersunk Flat Head

Cross Recessed Tapping Screw Raised Countersunk Oval Head

Pan Head Screws With Type H or Type Z Cross Recess - Product Grade A

Countersunk Flat Head Screws (Common head Style) With Type H or Typ

Countersunk flat head screws (common head style) with type H or Typ

Raised Countersunk Head Screws (Common Head Style) with Type H or Type Z Cross Recess - Specification

Drywall Screws

Chipboard Screws

Cross-recessed Countersunk Head Wood Screws

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