DPIIT Opens Another Window for Fast Clearance of BIS Affected
Industry, No Relief to Foreign Companies
Ø Transition Facilitation Order Enables Flexible
Sourcing Framework for Industry While Upholding Quality Standards
1. Notification Issued: The Department for Promotion of Industry and
Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
has notified the Transition
Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026.
2. Objective: The
Order aims to:
o Strengthen India's quality ecosystem.
o Enhance industrial competitiveness.
o Balance regulatory compliance with
innovation, technological advancement and supply chain resilience.
3. Background: The
Government has been issuing Quality
Control Orders (QCOs) for critical products to:
o Protect consumer interests.
o Ensure safe, reliable and
standards-compliant products.
o Improve product quality and reliability.
o Enhance competitiveness of domestic
industries through standardisation.
4. Key Reform: The
Order introduces an alternative
risk-based compliance mechanism to help industries transition
smoothly while maintaining quality assurance.
5. Alternative Procurement Provision:
Domestic manufacturers can procure supplies from manufacturers licensed under:
o Scheme II of Schedule II of
the Bureau of Indian
Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018,
o instead of relying only on Scheme I (ISI Mark Scheme)
of BIS.
6. Eligibility for Permission:
Permissions under the new mechanism will be granted based on:
o Technical capability.
o Proven compliance history.
o Commitment to technological advancement or
adoption.
o Development of design and research
capabilities.
o Innovation.
o Strengthening domestic supply chains.
7. Benefit for Compliant Manufacturers: The
Order also benefits manufacturers that have:
o Maintained continuous compliance with QCO requirements for three years.
o Recorded no defaults during that period.
8. Purpose of the Provision: It
rewards sustained compliance and encourages industries to continue adhering to
prescribed quality standards.
9. Expected Benefits:
o Easier industry compliance.
o Support for technological modernisation.
o Promotion of innovation.
o Strengthening of India's manufacturing
ecosystem.
10. Broader Impact:
o Strengthens domestic value chains.
o Reduces compliance bottlenecks.
o Improves integration with global supply
chains.
o Reinforces consumer confidence in the
quality and safety of products.
·
Notifying
Department: Department for Promotion of Industry and
Internal Trade (DPIIT)
·
Ministry:
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
·
Order:
Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026
·
Purpose:
Risk-based compliance mechanism for Quality Control Orders (QCOs)
·
Relevant
BIS Regulations: Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity
Assessment) Regulations, 2018
·
Scheme
II: Alternative licensing route permitted
under the Order
·
Scheme
I: ISI Mark Scheme
·
Compliance
Incentive: Benefits for manufacturers with 3 years of uninterrupted QCO compliance
and no defaults
·
Expected
Outcomes: Better quality ecosystem, technological
advancement, stronger domestic supply chains, improved ease of compliance, and
enhanced global competitiveness.
[ABS News Service/26.06.2026]
In
a significant step towards strengthening India's quality ecosystem and enhancing
industrial competitiveness, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal
Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has notified the Transition Facilitation
(Quality Control) Order, 2026. The Order introduces a framework aimed at balancing
regulatory compliance with innovation, technological advancement and supply chain
resilience.
The
Government of India is working to build a robust quality ecosystem by ensuring the
availability of safe, reliable and standards-compliant products. As part of this
effort, DPIIT has notified Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for critical products to
safeguard consumer interests, improve product reliability and enhance the competitiveness
of domestic industry through standardisation and improved manufacturing practices.
Building
upon this objective, the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026 introduces
an alternative risk-based compliance mechanism to facilitate a smooth transition
for industry while maintaining quality assurance and consumer protection.
The
Order enables domestic industry to procure supplies from manufacturers holding licences
under Scheme II of Schedule II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment)
Regulations, 2018, instead of Scheme I (ISI Mark Scheme) of BIS. Permissions under
the mechanism will be granted based on technical capability, demonstrated compliance
history and commitment towards technology advancement or adoption, development of
design and research capabilities, innovation and strengthening domestic supply chain
capabilities.
The
Order also extends its benefits to manufacturers that have demonstrated consistent
adherence to QCO requirements over a continuous period of three years without any
default. The provision recognises sustained compliance with quality requirements
and encourages continued adherence to prescribed standards.
The
reform seeks to facilitate industry compliance while maintaining quality standards.
By providing an alternative compliance mechanism, the Order is expected to support
technological modernisation, innovation and the strengthening of India's manufacturing
ecosystem.
The
initiative is expected to strengthen domestic value chains, promote technology advancement,
reduce compliance bottlenecks and enhance India's integration with global supply
chains, while reinforcing consumer confidence in the quality and safety of products
available in the Indian market.
[DPIIT Order S.O. 3417(E)
dated 25 June, 2026]
S.O. 3417(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by section 16 read with sub-section (3) of section
25 of the Bureau
of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central
Government is of the opinion that it is necessary
so to do in the public interest
and after consulting the Bureau,
hereby makes the following
Order, namely: –
1. Short title and commencement. - (1) This Order may be called the Transition Facilitation (Quality
Control) Order, 2026.
(2) It shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Application. - This Order shall apply to
the goods or articles covered
under the Quality Control Orders specified
in the Schedule appended
to this Order.
3. Compulsory use of standard mark.-
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Quality
Control Orders specified in the Schedule, goods or articles
covered thereunder shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standards and shall be permitted use of a Standard Mark under
a license from
Bureau of Indian Standards as per Scheme II of the Schedule
II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018, subject to the provisions of this Order.
(2) The license under sub-clause (1) shall be available
only to a manufacturer for supplying to the person who has been granted
specific permission under clause
4 of this Order.
(3) The person granted permission shall ensure that the goods or articles permitted under this Order conform to the applicable Indian Standards prescribed under the corresponding Quality Control
Orders.
(4) The Bureau of Indian Standards, in consultation with the Department for Promotion of Industry
and Internal Trade, shall
either directly or through
agencies notified by it, carry out market
surveillance of such goods
to verify
continued conformance with the applicable Indian
Standards.
4. Grant of permission. - (1) Permission under this Order may be granted
by the Department for Promotion
of Industry and Internal
Trade, -
(a) to a person
that is a company
incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013;
and
(b) based on the risk assessment of the person by an Implementation Committee constituted under the Order.
(2) The permission granted under sub-clause (1) shall be subject
to such conditions as may be specified
therein.
(3) There shall be an Implementation Committee for the purposes of this Order, and the said Committee
shall consist of-
(a) Additional Secretary or Joint Secretary (I/c Technical Regulations), Department
for Promotion of Industry
and Internal Trade-Chairperson;
(b) Additional Secretary or Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry
and Internal Trade of the concerned Product- Member;
(c) Joint Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs -Member;
(d) Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce - Member;
(e) Representative of Directorate General of Foreign
Trade (not below the rank of Joint Secretary level) --Member;
(f) Representative of Bureau
of Indian Standards (not below the rank of Joint Secretary
level)-Member;
(g) Director or Deputy Secretary
or equivalent
(I/c Technical Regulations), Department for Promotion
of Industry and Internal
Trade- Convenor; and
(h) Any other representative not below the rank of
Deputy Secretary or Director from other
Ministry or Department or Organization invited by the Chairperson;
(4) The Implementation Committee
shall assess the person based
on its technical capability,
demonstrated experience; manner of ensuring quality assurance
across its supply chain including through control over its design and manufacturing; history
of conduct and compliance integrity; and its commitment to establish supply chain capabilities in India
for the concerned goods and
articles by promoting technological
adoption/advancement or design capabilities or research
and development; or its compliance for the concerned Quality Control
Order for a continuous period of three years without
any default; and any other relevant factors.
(5) The Implementation Committee may interact with the person and rely upon documents, declarations, certifications, undertakings, independent assessments, as may be provided
by the person, and such other material that it considers
appropriate for the purpose
of its assessment.
(6) In case of breach of conditions, misrepresentation of material facts or failure of product to conform to applicable Indian
standards, the Central Government may suspend,
modify or withdraw any permission granted under this Order,
after giving opportunity to be heard.
5.
Application and other modalities. - (1) The applications for permission under the Order shall be accepted
within twenty-four months from the date of commencement of this Order.
(2) All relevant
details pertaining to this Order in respect of the application process, documentation required, entitlements, monitoring and compliance, etc., shall be specified in guidelines issued by the Department for Promotion
of Industry and Internal
Trade and be available at the website (https://www.dpiit.gov.in).
6. Duration and savings. - (1) This Order shall remain
in force for a period of five years from the date of its commencement and shall thereafter stand rescinded unless it is extended
by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette.
(2) Notwithstanding such rescission, any permission granted under this Order prior to the date of rescission shall continue
to remain valid for the period specified therein unless suspended, modified or withdrawn
in accordance with the provisions of this Order.
(3) The rescission of this Order shall not affect any right, obligation, liability, investigation, proceeding or action arising under this Order prior to such rescission.
7. Interpretation. - If any question
arises relating to the interpretation of this Order, the same shall be referred
to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade for its decision.
(See clause 2)
|
S.No. |
Quality Control Orders. |
Date of issue. |
Date of implementation. |
|
(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
|
1. |
Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020. |
25.02.2020 |
01.01.2021 |
|
2. |
Personal Protective Equipment- Footwear (Quality Control) Order, 2020. |
27.10.2020 |
01.01.2022 |
|
3. |
Air Conditioner and its related Parts, Hermetic Compressor and Temperature Sensing Controls (Quality Control) Order, 2019. |
05.12.2019 |
01.10.2023 |
|
4. |
Footwear made
from All Rubber and all Polymeric Material and
its components (Quality Control) Order, 2024. |
27.10.2020 |
01.08.2024 |
|
5. |
Footwear made from
Leather and
other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2024. |
27.10.2020 |
01.08.2024 |
|
6. |
Electrical appliance for domestic water heating (Quality Control) Order, 2025. |
11.03.2024 |
01.03.2025 |
|
7. |
Electrical appliance for domestic clothes washing
(Quality Control) Order, 2024. |
07.03.2024 |
01.04.2025 |
|
8. |
Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2025. |
12.12.2023 |
01.07.2025 |
|
9. |
Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025. |
14.02.2025 |
13.02.2026 |
|
10. |
Safety of Household, Commercial and
Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026. |
20.09.2024 |
01.10.2026 |
[F. No. P-29026/1/2026-LEI]