Draft BIS Order 2025 on Primary Batteries

Introduction to the BIS (Quality Control) Order, 2025 for Primary Batteries

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has published a draft Quality Control Order (QCO) for Primary Batteries.

This draft order is officially titled the Primary Batteries (Quality Control) Order, 2025. It aims to ensure the safety and quality compliance of primary batteries sold in the Indian market.

The order shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Key Changes of the QCO You Should Know

As per this draft Quality Control Order:

1. Primary Batteries must conform to IS 6303 (Part 5):2023 / IEC 60086-5:2021
2. The batteries must carry the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark)
3. The certification will be granted under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
4. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will act as the certifying and enforcing authority
5. Any violation of this order will attract penalties under the BIS Act, 2016
6. The latest version of the Indian Standard, including amendments issued by BIS from time to time, shall apply

Exemptions to this QCO

This Quality Control Order shall not apply to:

Goods or articles manufactured domestically for export purposes

What is the Date of Implementation?

The implementation timeline under this draft QCO is as follows:

• General enterprises (other than Micro and Small Enterprises): 
  6 months from the date of notification in the e-Gazette
• Small enterprises: 
  9 months from the date of notification in the e-Gazette
• Micro enterprises: 
  12 months from the date of notification in the e-Gazette

Manufacturers must complete BIS certification within the prescribed timeline to continue supplying primary batteries in India.

Now, What to Do?

Manufacturers and importers of primary batteries should:

• Check whether their products fall under this QCO
• Understand the requirements of IS 6303 (Part 5):2023 / IEC 60086-5:2021
• Ensure product testing as per BIS standards
• Apply for BIS certification under Scheme-I
• Prepare and submit the required documents
• Complete certification within the specified timeline to avoid penalties

Early compliance will help ensure smooth business operations and continued market access.

Brand Liaison provides complete support for BIS compliance under the Draft BIS Order 2025 for Primary Batteries, including identification of applicable standards, BIS application filing, coordination for product testing, documentation support, and follow-ups with BIS authorities to ensure timely certification.