Electronic Weighing Systems QCO 2025: BIS Certification Under IS 9281 Part 3 — What Manufacturers and Importers Must Do Now
Electronic Weighing Systems QCO 2025: BIS Certification Under IS 9281 Part 3 — What Manufacturers and Importers Must Do Now The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has prepared a draft Quality Control Order making BIS certification mandatory for Electronic Weighing Systems under IS 9281: Part 3: 1981. The draft has been […]
BIS Certification for Elevator Guide Rails Under IS 17806: India’s First — and a Global Milestone
BIS Certification for Elevator Guide Rails Under IS 17806: India’s First — and a Global Milestone India’s elevator industry has reached a significant regulatory turning point. For the first time anywhere in the world, a manufacturer has secured BIS certification for elevator guide rails under IS 17806:2022 — the Indian Standard governing guide rails for […]
India’s HSE Exemption Under the CRO: What Importers of Specialised Equipment Need to Know (2026)
India’s HSE Exemption Under the CRO: What Importers of Specialised Equipment Need to Know (2026) If your business imports or manufactures high-capacity, heavy-duty, or low-volume electronics in India, mandatory BIS registration under the Compulsory Registration Order (CRO) can create a serious operational bottleneck — particularly when the product simply wasn’t designed for a mass-market certification […]
Furniture QCO 2025–26: Does It Apply to Modular Systems, Built-In Units and KD Products?
Furniture QCO 2025–26: Does It Apply to Modular Systems, Built-In Units and KD Products? India’s Furniture (Quality Control) Order was notified on 14 February 2025 and came into force on 14 February 2026 — with a further amendment issued on 13 February 2026 clarifying specific exemptions around R&D imports, pre-implementation stock, and export-only goods. For […]
Does India’s Furniture QCO Apply to Your Product? A Practical Applicability Guide
Does India’s Furniture QCO Apply to Your Product? A Practical Applicability Guide When the Government of India notifies a Quality Control Order, the immediate question for every manufacturer, importer, and project developer is the same: does this apply to me? For the Furniture (Quality Control) Order, that question is less straightforward than it appears. The […]
BIS Certification for Furniture Imports into India: A Complete Compliance Guide
BIS Certification for Furniture Imports into India: A Complete Compliance Guide Importing furniture into India has become significantly more regulated. If you manufacture or distribute furniture internationally and are targeting the Indian market, you now face a mandatory compliance requirement:Â BIS certification under India’s Quality Control Orders (QCOs). Without it, your products cannot legally be imported, […]
Furniture QCO Second Amendment Order 2026: The Complete Import Compliance Guide
Furniture QCO Second Amendment Order 2026: The Complete Import Compliance Guide The Regulatory Baseline: What Changed on 14 February 2026 India’s furniture import landscape changed fundamentally on 14 February 2026, when the Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025 [S.O. 801(E)] came into force for medium and large enterprises. From that date, the following furniture products must conform […]
FTA Utilization Strategy: Unlocking the True Potential of Free Trade Agreements
FTA Utilization Strategy: Unlocking the True Potential of Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are powerful tools for businesses looking to expand internationally and reduce import/export costs. However, simply having an FTA in place doesn’t automatically translate into benefits. Many companies leave money on the table because they fail to utilize these agreements effectively. […]
Supply Chain Optimization: Structuring Value Chains for Efficiency, Compliance, and Faster Market Access
Supply Chain Optimization: Structuring Value Chains for Efficiency, Compliance, and Faster Market Access In today’s interconnected global economy, a business’s supply chain is more than a logistical necessity—it is a strategic lever that can impact cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and competitive advantage. For companies operating in India, supply chain optimization is particularly critical, as it involves navigating […]
Taxation & Policy Advocacy
Taxation & Policy Advocacy When Rules Create Roadblocks, and How Businesses Respond Taxes are meant to create structure, not uncertainty. Yet for many businesses, tax regulations and policy changes often become obstacles—locking up cash, delaying decisions, and creating long-running disputes. In India’s fast-evolving regulatory environment, simply “following the rules” is no longer enough. Businesses need […]