Published: 15 Sep 2026
CBIC Confirms Six-Month Extension of TV BIS Compliance Deadline to 26 January 2027
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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has formally communicated a six-month extension to the compliance timeline for Television Sets under IS 18112:2022, moving the applicable deadline from 26 July 2026 to 26 January 2027.
The extension, notified by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) through Notification S.O. 4182(E), has been communicated to Customs field formations through CBIC Instruction No. 14/2026-Customs dated 7 August 2026.
The change is particularly relevant for manufacturers and importers of Television Sets covered under the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021. It does not remove or change the underlying BIS registration/certification requirement or the IS 18112:2022 safety standard; it changes only the date from which the requirement takes effect.
Background: BIS Compliance for Television Sets
Television Sets are listed at Sl. No. 64 of the Schedule to the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021. Under MeitY Notification S.O. 1929(E) dated 26 April 2023, compliance with IS 18112:2022 was originally due to become mandatory from 26 July 2026. The latest MeitY notification, S.O. 4182(E), extends this by six months.
Revised TV BIS Compliance Deadline
| Particular | Earlier Deadline | Revised Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory compliance with IS 18112:2022 | 26 July 2026 | 26 January 2027 |
| Applicable product | Television Sets | Television Sets |
| Governing framework | Compulsory Registration Order, 2021 | Compulsory Registration Order, 2021 |
| Safety standard | IS 18112:2022 | IS 18112:2022 (unchanged) |
Revised compliance deadline26 January 2027
What Has Changed?
Deadline Extended by Six Months
Compliance with IS 18112:2022, previously due from 26 July 2026, is now required from 26 January 2027. Manufacturers and importers get an additional six months for compliance activities.
Underlying BIS Requirement Unchanged
Television Sets are not exempt from BIS requirements. The requirement to comply with IS 18112:2022 under the Compulsory Registration Order, 2021 remains; only the implementation date has moved.
CBIC Aligns Customs Field Formations
CBIC has instructed Customs authorities and field formations to sensitize officers to the revised timeline, and has circulated the instruction to senior Customs authorities. This gives the revised date an official implementation reference at the field level.
Treat 26 January 2027 as the revised compliance deadline, not as a relaxation or removal of the certification requirement.
Who Is Affected by the Extension?
The revised deadline is relevant to manufacturers and importers of Television Sets covered by the Compulsory Registration Order, 2021 and subject to IS 18112:2022. Businesses working toward the original July 2026 deadline now have more time. The extension may be particularly useful for companies dealing with:
- Pending BIS testing
- Certification or registration activities
- Laboratory testing schedules
- Product compliance reviews
- Labelling or marking changes
- Import planning around the revised date
What Does the Extension Mean for Television Set Importers?
For importers, the revised date matters when planning future shipments and product launches. Businesses that planned for mandatory compliance from 26 July 2026 should update their internal compliance calendars and import planning to reflect 26 January 2027.
The extension does not eliminate the need for BIS registration. The requirement remains applicable, and businesses simply have more time before the revised implementation date takes effect.
What Should Manufacturers and Importers Do Now?
Use this period proactively rather than waiting until January 2027.
Review Existing BIS Compliance Status
Determine whether your Television Sets have already completed the applicable BIS registration/certification under IS 18112:2022.
Complete Pending Testing and Certification
Use the extra time to complete outstanding testing and certification, particularly if you faced laboratory or certification backlogs under the original timeline.
Review Product and Labelling Requirements
Check that product documentation, labels and other compliance information align with applicable BIS requirements before the revised date.
Update Import and Procurement Planning
Revise internal compliance and shipment calendars built around the earlier July 2026 deadline to reflect 26 January 2027.
Continue Monitoring MeitY and BIS Updates
Keep watching official communications from MeitY, BIS and CBIC for any subsequent developments.
Does the Extension Apply to Other Products?
No. The CBIC instruction specifically concerns the implementation timeline for Television Sets under IS 18112:2022. The regulatory update also confirms that no other product category under the Compulsory Registration Order, 2021 is affected by this extension.
Manufacturers and importers of other covered products should continue to follow their respective compliance timelines.
Businesses That Already Completed BIS Certification
Companies that completed their BIS certification/registration before the original July 2026 date are not adversely affected. They can continue operating under their existing certified compliance position.
The extension is therefore primarily relevant to businesses still preparing for IS 18112:2022 compliance, or whose certification activities were structured around the original deadline.
Key Takeaways
The BIS compliance deadline for Television Sets under IS 18112:2022 has moved from 26 July 2026 to 26 January 2027.
Television Sets are at Sl. No. 64 of the Schedule to the Compulsory Registration Order, 2021. The extension arises from MeitY Notification S.O. 4182(E).
CBIC Instruction No. 14/2026-Customs dated 7 August 2026 communicates the revised timeline to Customs field formations.
The IS 18112:2022 safety standard and the underlying BIS registration/certification requirement remain unchanged.
Manufacturers and importers get more time to complete testing, certification and related compliance activities.
The extension does not change timelines for other product categories under the Compulsory Registration Order, 2021.
How Omega QMS Can Help
At Omega QMS, we assist manufacturers, importers and global businesses with India’s evolving BIS and regulatory compliance requirements, including certification under the Compulsory Registration Order and related import compliance. For Television Set manufacturers and importers, our team can assist with:
- BIS registration and compliance assessment
- IS 18112:2022 compliance support
- Product and documentation review
- Coordination and support for testing and certification
- Import compliance assessment
- Monitoring of regulatory and implementation timelines
If your Television Set products are affected by the revised 26 January 2027 deadline, this additional time can be used to complete pending certification activities and ensure your products are ready.
Need Help With TV BIS Compliance?
Make sure your Television Sets are certified well before 26 January 2027.
Source: Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Instruction No. 14/2026-Customs. F. No. 450/51/2018. Dated: 7 August 2026.
Subject: Implementation of MeitY Notification S.O. 4182(E) regarding extension of implementation timeline for compliance of IS 18112:2022 for Television Sets under the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021. The instruction was issued by Anshuman Yadav, OSD (Customs Policy Wing), CBIC.
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Businesses should refer to the latest official notifications and applicable BIS requirements before taking compliance or import decisions.
