Published: 30 Jul 2026
MeitY Extends BIS Registration Deadline for Television Sets to 26 January 2027: What Manufacturers and Importers Should Know
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has extended the implementation deadline for mandatory BIS registration of Television Sets under the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 (CRO).
The compliance deadline, originally due on 26 July 2026, has been extended by six months to 26 January 2027. This gives manufacturers and importers additional time to complete product testing and obtain BIS registration under IS 18112:2022.
For businesses manufacturing, importing or selling television sets in India, the extension is valuable breathing room, but it should be seen as an opportunity to complete compliance preparations rather than postpone them.
Key Takeaways
MeitY has extended the BIS compliance deadline for Television Sets by six months.
26 January 2027.
Television Sets continue to remain covered under the Compulsory Registration Order.
Manufacturers and importers should continue BIS certification activities without delay.
The notification is effective immediately.
What Is the Legal Requirement?
Under the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021, specified electronic products must obtain Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) registration before they can be manufactured, imported, distributed or sold in India.
Television Sets were added as Serial No. 64 to the CRO Schedule through S.O. 1929(E) dated 26 April 2023, making compliance with IS 18112:2022 mandatory. The implementation date has now been revised from 26 July 2026 to 26 January 2027.
What Has Changed?
The latest notification makes one significant amendment: the mandatory BIS registration requirement for Television Sets under IS 18112:2022 will now become enforceable from a revised date.
26 July 2026
26 January 2027
No other technical requirements, testing standards or registration obligations have been modified. Only the implementation timeline has been extended.
Why Has MeitY Extended the Timeline?
The notification itself does not specify the reasons for the extension. The additional six-month window does, however, give manufacturers, importers and certification stakeholders more time to:
- Complete product testing at BIS-recognized laboratories
- Submit and obtain BIS registration
- Finalize documentation and regulatory approvals
- Plan inventory and import schedules around the revised compliance date
For businesses still progressing through certification, this reduces immediate compliance pressure while maintaining the requirement to register before the revised deadline.
Why This Matters for Businesses
Although the deadline has been extended, the underlying regulatory requirement remains unchanged. The requirement has not been withdrawn; it has only been deferred.
Manufacturers and importers should use the extra time to complete pending certification activities rather than defer compliance. Businesses that wait until the final months may still face:
- Laboratory testing timelines
- Documentation reviews
- Registration processing periods
- Production planning constraints
- Import scheduling issues
Early preparation can help avoid unnecessary delays once the revised implementation date arrives.
Who Will Be Affected?
This notification is relevant for:
- Television manufacturers
- Foreign manufacturers exporting TVs to India
- Indian importers
- Brand owners
- OEM and private-label television manufacturers
- Authorized Indian Representatives (AIRs)
- Distributors planning new product launches
Any business intending to manufacture or import Television Sets for the Indian market should align its compliance timelines with the revised deadline.
Business Impact
The extension offers several practical benefits to industry stakeholders:
- Additional time to complete BIS registration under IS 18112:2022
- Greater flexibility in production and import planning
- Reduced pressure on ongoing testing and certification
- Better opportunity to launch compliant products without disrupting supply chains
Companies should keep working toward the implementation date of 26 January 2027 while monitoring any future regulatory updates.
Recommended Actions
Identify Models Requiring Registration
Identify all television models requiring BIS registration.
Complete Product Testing
Complete testing through BIS-recognized laboratories.
Submit BIS Applications
Prepare and submit BIS registration applications.
Review Labelling and Documentation
Review product labelling and documentation requirements.
Coordinate Timelines
Align certification timelines with manufacturing and import schedules.
Track MeitY and BIS Notifications
Monitor future notifications from MeitY and BIS.
Completing these activities well before the deadline will help ensure uninterrupted market access.
How Omega QMS Can Help
Navigating India’s BIS compliance requirements takes careful planning, technical documentation, laboratory coordination and regulatory expertise. Omega QMS provides end-to-end BIS certification support for manufacturers and importers, including:
- BIS CRS registration for electronic products
- Product testing coordination
- Technical documentation preparation
- Application filing and follow-up
- Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) support
- Regulatory advisory on MeitY Compulsory Registration Orders
- Ongoing compliance monitoring and renewal assistance
With over two decades of regulatory consulting experience, Omega QMS helps businesses achieve timely certification while minimizing compliance risks.
Conclusion
Through S.O. 4182(E), MeitY has extended the implementation date for mandatory BIS registration of Television Sets under IS 18112:2022 from 26 July 2026 to 26 January 2027.
The extension gives manufacturers and importers valuable additional time, but it is not a reason to delay compliance. Businesses should keep progressing with testing, documentation and BIS registration so they are fully prepared before the revised deadline takes effect.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No. The requirement remains in force. Only the implementation date has been extended.
The revised implementation date is 26 January 2027.
Television Sets covered under the notification must comply with IS 18112:2022.
Yes. The Compulsory Registration Order applies to both domestically manufactured and imported Television Sets intended for sale in India.
No. Businesses should continue their certification activities so they are ready well before the revised implementation date.
Selling or Importing Television Sets in India?
Need help completing IS 18112:2022 testing and BIS registration before 26 January 2027?
Official Reference: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Notification S.O. 4182(E), dated 26 July 2026. File No.: W-47/7/2023-IPHW.
Subject: Extension in timelines for the implementation of the Order for product categories included in the Schedule of the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal or regulatory advice. Businesses should seek professional guidance based on their specific products and compliance obligations.
