- The Centre has deferred BIS Compulsory Registration norms for TVs to Jan 26, 2027
- The extension grants manufacturers and importers six more months for compliance
- Companies need extra time for product testing, certification, and supply chain adjustments
In an attempt to provide additional time for compliance, the Centre has deferred the implementation of mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Compulsory Registration norms for television sets, granting manufacturers and importers a six-month extension.
The mandatory certification norms, originally slated to take effect on July 26, 2026, will now come into force on January 26, 2027, giving television manufacturers and importers an additional six months to comply with the revised regulatory requirements.
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The extension will allow companies additional time to complete product testing, certification and supply chain adjustments required under the BIS quality standards.
The compulsory registration regime is aimed at ensuring that television sets sold in India meet prescribed safety and quality benchmarks.
Products covered under the scheme must obtain BIS registration before they can be manufactured, imported or sold in the country.
Industry stakeholders had sought more time to comply with the new requirements, citing the need for adequate transition time to complete certification processes and avoid disruptions to production and shipments.
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With the revised implementation date now set for January 26, 2027, companies will have an additional six months to secure the necessary approvals and ensure their products conform to the prescribed standards.
The extension is expected to ease near-term compliance pressure on the television manufacturing ecosystem while allowing regulators to facilitate a smoother rollout of the mandatory quality certification framework, reducing the risk of supply disruptions in the consumer electronics market.
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