BIS Quality Control Order 2026 for Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products

Introduction to the BIS QCO on Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recently issued a Quality Control Order regarding Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products, which mainly issues the date of implementation for certain specified products before selling them in the Indian market. The Bureau of Indian Standards is a statutory body that oversees the regulation and standards of various products that are sold in India. 

Key Changes You Should Know

1. This Order will be called Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2026.
2. This quality control order will come into force from the date of its publication in the official gazette.
3. As per the official Order, the goods that have been mentioned in the QCO must conform to the specified Indian Standard and also bear the Standard mark under the valid BIS license, as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
4. The Bureau of Indian Standards will be the certifying as well as enforcing authority.
5. Anyone who contravenes the provisions mentioned in this Order shall be punishable under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. 

Note:
Refer to the table of notified aluminium and aluminium alloy products and the IS that they must conform to.
 

Exceptions to this Quality Control Order

There are certain exceptions to this Quality Control Order. Nothing in this notification shall apply to: 

1. Goods manufactured domestically for the purpose of exports;
2. Goods and articles that are imported up to two hundred kilograms for the purpose of research and development, given:
   1. Such goods shall not be sold commercially;
   2. Such goods can be disposed of as scrap.
   3. A year-wise record of such goods should be maintained and submitted to the authorities whenever required. 

What is the date of Implementation?

As per the notification, the implementation was scheduled to occur on the 1st day of October, 2025. Subsequently, with the new Quality Control Order, 2026, the implementation date is as follows: 

Now, What Should Businesses Do?

If you are a manufacturer, importer, or trader dealing with aluminium and aluminium alloy products, it is important to consider several things:

• First, identify whether your product is covered under the notified IS standards that are mentioned in the QCO.
• Check the applicable implementation date for your product category. Some standards require immediate compliance, while others have deadlines extending to June 2027.
• Start the BIS certification (ISI Mark) process as early as possible, since this includes product testing, documentation, as well as factory inspection.
• Maintain proper documentation if you are claiming exemptions (such as export-only goods or R&D imports up to 200 kg).

How Brand Liaison Can Help?

Aluminium products often involve multiple IS standards, often making it difficult for businesses to determine exact applicability as well as timelines. Many companies face delays due to incorrect standard identification or incomplete documentation.

Brand Liaison helps you map your product to the correct IS standard, plan certification timelines as per phased implementation, coordinate testing, and ensure smooth BIS approval. We also assist importers in aligning with foreign manufacturers and handling compliance documentation in an end-to-end manner.