BIS Quality Control Amendment Order 2025 for Tin Ingot – IS 26

Introduction to the BIS QCO on Tin Ingots

The Tin Ingots have been mandated by the BIS to be certified and use the ISI mark before being regulated in the Indian market. This decision was taken after carefully considering the fact that tin ingots must necessarily meet the safety as well as quality criteria in the market, in order to be legally eligible as well as compliant with the regulatory framework. However, on 25th September 2025, the Ministry of Mines issued the Tin Ingot (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025. The amendment has been issued under the authority of the BIS Act, 2016, after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The objective of this amendment is to safeguard public interest by ensuring the quality, safety, as well as absolute standardization of Tin Ingots in the Indian market.

Key Changes You Should Know

1. The order is titled Tin Ingot (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025.
2. The amendment extends the enforcement date of the principal QCO.
3. In paragraph 1 of the original order, sub-paragraph (2) is substituted with a revised commencement date.
4. No other provisions of the principal QCO have been modified.
5. Revised Clause:

“(2) This Order shall come into force with effect from 17th April, 2026.”

What is the Date of Implementation?

• Principal Order Issued: 17th April, 2025
• Revised Enforcement Date: 17th April, 2026

Product Covered Under the Order

The latest version of the Indian Standard, including amendments notified by BIS, will apply.

Benefits of this Amendment for Businesses

• Allows an extended compliance runway to obtain BIS Certification.
• Eases the regulatory burden for manufacturers as well as importers.
• Reduces risk of supply chain disruption during transition.
• Supports better planning for testing, licensing, as well as complete end-to-end documentation.
• Ensures industry alignment with standardized quality benchmarks.

Now, What Should Businesses Do?

Companies that are engaged in the manufacturing, import, distribution, or sale of Tin Ingots must initiate the BIS licensing process before the revised deadline. Thismajorly includes:

1. Product testing at BIS-recognized labs.
2. Preparation of mandatory documentation.
3. Filing for a BIS licence under Scheme-I.
4. Aligning production and sourcing with BIS compliance norms.

Post 17th April 2026, non-certified products will not be permitted in the Indian market and may even attract penalties under the BIS Act, 2016.

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