India's BIS mandatory certification system is indeed in a period of rapid development and change, expanding its scope while also adjusting to reduce burden for some industries.

BIS Certification New Products & Standard Updates:

Recent important updates to focus on include:

1. Newly Added Certified Products: Several product categories recently added:

·Stainless Steel Pipes: Mandatory BIS certification required from August 1, 2025.

·Digital TV Receivers: Must comply with both IS 616:2017 (safety) and IS 18112 (satellite reception) standards. Mandatory from October 26, 2025.

·Flashlights: Subject to BIS compulsory certification (IS 2083:2024), with transition periods (6-12 months) based on enterprise size.

2. Important Standard Updates:

·The new safety standard IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 is officially enacted, replacing old standards for consumer electronics, audio/video, and ICT equipment under the CRS.

·Extended Reality (XR) devices (AR, VR, MR) are formally included in the CRS controlled list.

·Transition Periods for IS/IEC 62368-1:2023: XR devices until May 1, 2026; all other electronic/ICT products until November 1, 2028.

·For IS 18112, manufacturers can use the 2022 version until December 30, 2025; thereafter, the 2025 revised version is mandatory.

  BIS Certification Paths & Policy Trends:

Understanding different paths is crucial:

1.Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS): Primarily for electronics/IT products. Based on lab test reports and self-declaration; no factory audit.

2.Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS): For most regulated consumer/industrial goods. Requires factory inspection and product testing.

3.Scheme-X: Mandatory for machinery/high-risk equipment. Note: Implementation, originally set for Aug 28, 2025, has been postponed.

  Latest Policy Trends:

·A positive signal for Chinese manufacturers: BIS is expected to resume processing applications from Chinese facilities, covering CRS registration and ISI Mark certification under FMCS.

·India revoked 14 BIS QCOs in November 2025, removing certification requirements for certain chemicals, polymers, and fibers to reduce business costs.

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