【India BIS】India BIS Issues 2026 Conformity Assessment Amendment
On February 25, 2026, the Government of India published the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Amendment Regulations, 2026. This amendment introduces significant changes to fee payment structures, licence maintenance, and validity periods, affecting all manufacturers holding or seeking BIS certification.
1. Transition to “Annual Advance Payment” System
The new regulations mandate that fees for the grant, renewal, and maintenance of licences must be paid annually in advance before the due date.
Crucially, the Production Statement must now be submitted simultaneously with the annual fee payment.
2. Stringent Penalties: Automatic Suspension and Cancellation
BIS has implemented a more rigorous enforcement mechanism for non-compliance with payment schedules:
- Immediate Suspension: Failure to pay by the due date will result in an automatic 90-day suspension of the licence.
- Reinstatement Fee: To revoke a suspension, the licensee must pay the outstanding dues plus a late fee of INR 5,000.
- Removal of Notice Period: For suspensions or cancellations caused by non-payment, the standard 21-day prior notice period no longer applies.
3. Extension of Licence Validity
To streamline administrative processes, the initial grant and subsequent renewal periods for licences under Scheme-I, Scheme-II, and Scheme-X have been extended to a maximum of 5 years.
4. “Scheme-II”: A Registration Process Based on Self-Declaration
This amendment provides a detailed definition of Scheme-II (the registration system based on a self-declaration of conformity):
- Process Transparency: Manufacturers must designate a third-party laboratory to conduct testing and submit a self-declaration of conformity for registration.
- Market Surveillance: BIS reserves the right to draw samples from the market or customs at any time for surveillance testing.
- Electronic Labelling (E-labelling): For electronic products with integrated displays, the use of electronic labels is permitted in place of physical labels.
For manufacturers with production facilities located outside India, please ensure that your Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) has signed the latest compliance declarations and affidavits to remain in full accordance with the updated regulatory requirements.
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