Government defers mandatory BIS norms for TVs to January 2027

The Centre has pushed back compulsory BIS registration requirements for television sets by six months, from July 26, 2026 to January 26, 2027, giving manufacturers and importers more time for testing, certification and supply-chain planning.

— Filed Wed, 29 Jul, 2026, 22:32 IST · Source NDTV Profit · Updated

The Centre deferred mandatory BIS compulsory-registration norms for television sets by six months to January 26, 2027, giving manufacturers and importers more time for testing, certification and supply-chain adjustments while reducing risks of production and shipment disruptions.

Why this matters

The TV deadline reprieve follows the Centre's risk-based BIS compliance framework and plans for BIS-backed toy testing labs, while BIS also weighs mandatory silver hallmarking.

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