BIS QCO 2026 on Animal Feeds & Feed Ingredients: Know Certification Requirements

Introduction to the Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients Order

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, has issued a new BIS Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients (Quality Control) Order, 2026, on 7 October 2026.

This order is issued under Section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, to ensure that notified animal feed products comply with the applicable Indian Standards and carry the BIS ISI Mark under a valid license.

What are the Key Changes of the QCO?

The main highlights introduced under the BIS QCO for Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients, 2026, are:

1. Specified animal feed products must conform to their corresponding Indian Standards.
2. The notified products must bear the ISI Mark under a valid license issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
3. There are different implementation dates prescribed for general enterprises, micro enterprises, and small enterprises.
4. BIS is the certifying and enforcing authority for the specified products covered under the Order.
5. Non-compliance with the QCO can result in penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

Products Covered under this QCO

The latest 2026 QCO covers the following products and their corresponding Indian Standards:

Businesses dealing with these products must ensure compliance with the applicable Indian Standards and obtain the required BIS license to use the Standard Mark.

Exemption to this QCO

The new BIS order specifies that it does not apply to goods or articles intended for export.

What is the Date of Implementation?

The latest Quality Control) Order, 2026, was issued on 7 October 2026 and will come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

The implementation dates specified in the provided notification for different enterprises are:

• General enterprises: 1 April 2027
• Small enterprises: 1 July 2027
• Micro enterprises: 1 October 2027

Now, What to Do?

Businesses dealing with the products covered under the Order should:

• Determine whether their notified products fall under the scope of the Quality Control Order.
• Review the applicable Indian Standards for their products.
• Check product compliance with the relevant BIS requirements.
• Prepare the necessary technical documents and arrange for applicable testing.
• Apply for the required BIS license before using the Standard Mark.
• Know the implementation deadline applicable to their enterprise category.
• Maintain the necessary compliance records to support future regulatory requirements.

Brand Liaison, with 10+ years of experience, 5000+ Certificates, 1000+ BIS Projects, and 500+ FMCS Projects, assists manufacturers and businesses with BIS certification and regulatory compliance, such as understanding applicable Indian Standards, preparing accurate documentation, and navigating the certification process for products covered under the Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients (Quality Control) Order, 2026.