BIS Issues Guidelines for Glass Screen Protector CRS Registration: What Manufacturers Must Do

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has officially brought smartphone glass screen protectors under the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS). Issued under Gazette Notification S.O. 5190(E), this regulation aims to filter out substandard mobile accessories and ensure consumer device safety. All manufacturers, brand owners, and importers must strictly comply with the new guidelines by the enforced deadline. The uploaded BIS update explains the new guidelines for BIS CRS Registration of smartphone glass screen protectors under Indian Standard IS 19348:2025. 

Key Updates to BIS Glass Screen Protector Guidelines 2026

On 15 October 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), through its Central Marks Department-2, issued new guidelines for glass screen protectors used on smartphones. The update follows an amendment to the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021, which added glass screen protectors for smartphones as the 66th entry in the Schedule. 

These products must conform to IS 19348:2025 and obtain a BIS licence under Scheme II of Schedule II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018, to use the BIS Standard Mark. The guidelines cover licence grant, changes in licence scope, and licence operation. They also specify 40 items for complete testing, along with requirements for product details and marking. The guidelines came into effect immediately.

Which Glass Screen Protectors Does IS 19348:2025 Cover?  

The BIS guidelines dated 15 October 2026 specify the following product scope under IS 19348:2025:

• Product Scope: Glass screen protectors intended for smartphones, as defined under Clause 3.3.

• Privacy Film: Products with or without privacy film are covered. Manufacturers must declare this during testing and include it in the licence scope.

• Dimensional Requirements: Declared dimensions must comply with the tolerances specified in Clause 4.1.1 and Table 1 of IS 19348:2025. Refer to the standard for exact limits.

• Licence Scope: Manufacturers must identify and declare the products they intend to manufacture and include in their BIS licence. 

What Are the BIS Licensing Requirements for Glass Screen Protectors? 

Manufacturing companies must obtain BIS certification under Scheme II of Schedule II before affixing the Standard Mark on glass screen protectors governed by IS 19348:2025.

Application under Scheme II of Schedule II

• Apply for a BIS license under the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Rules, 2018.

• Consult the BIS website for more information on how to register.

Identification of Products for License

• State the glass screen protectors which are going to be manufactured.

• Indicate the relevant models, sizes, and privacy film status.

Compliance of All Models

• All models of glass screen protectors should conform to IS 19348:2025.

• Conformity must be proved for the specific models; do not assume that the conformity of one model covers all other models.

Guidelines for Applicable Series

• MeitY can issue series guidelines in cases of BIS licences issued via registrations, if any.

• Manufacturers should follow the guidelines to determine which models their licence applies to.

• The existing BIS guidelines do not contain a table of specific model groupings.

BIS Testing Requirements for Glass Screen Protectors 

The testing requirements for Glass Screen Protectors under IS 19348 is given below:

BIS Licence Scope Requirements

Go through the table to know the BIS License scope requirements for smartphones: 

What Are the Rules for Changing the Scope of a BIS Licence? 

Manufacturers must comply with the applicable series guidelines and provide necessary sample details in case of a license scope change request.

Follow Applicable Series Guidelines

Please see Section 4(A)(iii) of the BIS guidelines for applicable series guidelines.

Provide Sample Details

As per Section 4(A)(iv)(b), the manufacturers have to provide:

• Intended device.

• Dimensions in millimetres.

• Whether privacy film: Yes/No.

• Make and Model number.

• Product drawing, if applicable.

Before Increasing Range of Products

The manufacturer must ensure the proposed product's model and size comply with the licence terms, the privacy film declaration, the series guidelines, and the sample information.

BIS Marking and Packaging Requirements for Glass Screen Protectors 

It should conform to clause 5 of IS 19348:2025 for packaging and marking.

BIS Standard Mark or CRS Mark

The BIS Standard Mark (CRS Mark) as per the licence should be put on:

• Glass screen protector.

• Test certificate, if any.

• The mark should only be used if the product complies with the relevant standard.

Fog Marking on All Glass Screen Protectors

Each unit should have legible fog marking indicating:

• Product identification code comprising make & model number.

• Source & year of manufacture.
  

Checks Before Marking Products

The following actions should be taken by manufacturers:

• Get the BIS license that is relevant for using the Standard Mark.

• Conduct checks to ensure conformity of products.

• See to it that the CRS Mark corresponds to the license.

• Ensure each part has the required identification details.

• Meet packaging and marking specifications of IS 19348:2025.

When Do the New BIS Glass Screen Protector Guidelines Take Effect? 

The Bureau of Indian Standards published the guidelines for Glass Screen Protectors on 15 October 2026 under IS 19348:2025. The guidelines have become effective from the date of publication. These include procedures for granting licences through self-declaration of conformity and the licensing procedure under Scheme II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. No other changes have been made to Scheme II of the Regulations.

How Can Manufacturers Prepare for BIS Registration of Glass Screen Protectors? 

The manufacturer must complete the above preparation before 1st April 2027, as per the MeitY notification.

• Product Verification: Verify that the glass screen protector for smartphones conforms to IS 19348:2025.

• Model/Dimension Finalisation: Finalise the product make and model number, dimensions, drawing, and whether privacy film will be used.

• Sample Preparation for Testing: Prepare 40 samples for complete testing and provide the device, dimensions, whether privacy film is to be used, make and model number, along with the product drawing.

• BIS Registration Application: Apply under Scheme II and get a BIS licence before using the Standard Mark.

• Proper Marking: The standard covers product packaging and marking, including the BIS Standard Mark and product identification details.

Conclusion 

The BIS requirements for glass screen protectors, released on 15th October 2026, include guidelines for license grant, changes to license scope, and the operation of licenses under Scheme II. Manufacturers must ensure their products comply with IS 19348:2025 and include all product information, such as models, measurements, drawings, and privacy film specifications.

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