➔ Need for action for European manufacturers 

The Indian government is planning a far-reaching regulation of market access for machinery and electrical equipment. With the publication of a Quality Control Order (QCO) it was determined that from August 28, 2025 certain machines, assemblies and electrical equipment can only be used with a Certificate from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) may be sold on the Indian market [See also previous blog article on the topic of BIS certification]. 

 

1. Product categories affected 

The QCO affects a wide range of machines and electrical equipment, including: 

  • All types of pumps for liquids and their assemblies/components 
  • Compressors and their assemblies/components 
  • Centrifuges, filter or cleaning machines for liquids and gases 
  • Cranes and their assemblies/components 
  • Transformers and their assemblies/components 
  • Switchgear and control devices for voltages up to and over 1000 volts 

A complete list of affected products is available on the BIS website available. 

 

2. What does this mean for you as a manufacturer? 

All affected products require a complex certification process – also known as BIS Scheme XThis process includes, among other things, extensive technical documentation, product testing by accredited laboratories, and on-site audits. Unlike previous ISI certifications, Scheme X certification is considerably more complex. Providing the documentation from you as the manufacturer alone can take several weeks.  

The Scheme X focuses on products with high technical and safety requirements and thus serves to ensure quality. Manufacturers can obtain either a license for continuous production or a certificate of conformity for batch production.  

 

3. Steps to certification 

The certification process under Scheme X includes several steps: 

  1. application: Submission of the application to the BIS with all required documents. 
  1. product testing: Conducting tests in accredited laboratories to confirm compliance with relevant Indian standards. 
  1. Factory inspection: Assessment of manufacturing facilities by BIS inspectors to ensure that manufacturing processes meet standards. 
  1. Licensing: If the test is successful, the BIS license is issued, which entitles the holder to use the BIS standard mark. 

 

4. Consequences of non-compliance 

Once the QCO comes into force, it will be prohibited to manufacture, import, sell, or distribute affected products in India without valid BIS certification. Violations may result in legal consequences and market bans. 

 

5. Tight schedules and limited capacities 

Although the official deadline is August 28, 2025, it is already foreseeable that this date could be postponed, as BIS is currently still working on the specific regulations. Even if a six-month extension is granted, the timeline remains extremely tight for you. Because the certification process can already begin today. 10–12 months or more take advantage of. 

At the same time, market interest is increasing rapidly: We currently record around 10-15 inquiries per weekOther partners report even higher numbers. The first applications are already being processed—companies that start early will secure a priority position in the queue before bottlenecks at BIS cause delays. 

 

6. What do you need to do now? 

Companies operating in India or planning to expand should immediately check whether their products are affected by the QCO – and if so, the certification process toast nowThis is the only way to ensure smooth market access beyond August 2025. 

Do you have questions about BIS certification and other market access regulations in India? Are you a manufacturer affected by the new regulations? Then contact us now. We know what to do.  

 

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