A Bold Step Towards Ease of Compliance: Welcoming the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026
India’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026 — a landmark regulatory move that creates a formal transition pathway for businesses struggling to complete BIS Scheme-II certification under 10 live QCOs covering toys, footwear, furniture, electrical appliances, and more.
Cross Recessed Screws (Quality Control) Order, 2025: What Manufacturers Need to Know
India’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry notified the Cross Recessed Screws (QCO) 2025 on 27 August 2025, mandating BIS certification for 14 categories of cross recessed screws. All compliance deadlines have now passed — if your business is not yet certified, you are operating in non-compliance.
IS 6603:2024 — BIS Certification for Stainless Steel Bars, Wire Rods & Bright Bars
A complete guide to BIS certification requirements under IS 6603:2024, covering steel grade scope, technical requirements, the certification process, and how Omega QMS supports stainless steel manufacturers and importers.
BIS Certification for Hand-Held Electric Engraving Tools under QCO 2026
Hand-held electric engraving tools — used for marking metals, plastics, and wood — are covered under QCO 2026. BIS certification is mandatory before sale or import in India.
BIS Certification for Electrolysers under QCO 2026
Electrolysers — household and commercial units used for water electrolysis and electroplating — are covered under QCO 2026. BIS certification is mandatory before sale or import in India.
BIS Certification for Gas, Oil and Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances with Electrical Connections under QCO 2026
Gas, oil and solid-fuel burning appliances with electrical connections — including boilers, water heaters, and cooking ranges with electrical controls — are covered under QCO 2026 for their electrical parts.
BIS Certification for Electric Sieving Machines under QCO 2026
Electric sieving machines — used for sieving flour and dry ingredients in commercial baking — are covered under QCO 2026. BIS certification is mandatory before sale or import in India.
BIS Certification for Electric Potato Peelers under QCO 2026
Electric potato peelers — household and commercial units for peeling root vegetables — are covered under QCO 2026. BIS certification is mandatory before sale or import in India.
BIS Certification for Electric Knives under QCO 2026
Electric knives — motorised kitchen knives for slicing meat and bread — are covered under QCO 2026. BIS certification is mandatory before sale or import in India.
BIS Certification for Electric Knife Sharpeners under QCO 2026
Electric knife sharpeners — used for sharpening kitchen knife blades — are covered under QCO 2026. BIS certification is mandatory before sale or import in India.