India eases BIS quality orders and licensing norms for over 120 products
India has withdrawn, deferred or suspended mandatory quality-control orders covering more than 120 products, while extending BIS licence validity to five years and offering fee concessions for micro enterprises. The changes may ease compliance costs and supply constraints across retail and manufacturing.
India has withdrawn, deferred or suspended more than 120 mandatory quality-control orders and eased BIS licensing. The changes could reduce compliance costs and supply constraints for retailers and manufacturers, while QCOs remain for higher-risk products such as toys and footwear.
Why this matters
The move follows the TV BIS-norm deferral to January 2027, BIS-backed toy testing labs, and a risk-based compliance framework allowing Scheme II sourcing.
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