BIS QCO for Transition Facilitation Order, 2026

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), issued the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026, introducing a risk-based compliance framework that offers greater flexibility. The Order issued on 25th June 2026 under S.O. 3417(E) allows domestic manufacturers to obtain a BIS licence under Scheme-II for supplying products to companies that receive DPIIT permission under the Scheme, provided the products continue to meet applicable Indian Standards.

This Order has been issued under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016, to facilitate compliance with selected Quality Control Orders (QCOs) and to ensure that products continue to meet the applicable Indian Standards. Although this Order provides a facilitation mechanism, the products must still: 

• Conform to the applicable Indian Standards.
• Carry the BIS Standard Mark under a valid BIS licence.
• Continue to comply with the relevant Quality Control Order.

Purpose of the Transition Facilitation Order 

According to the official notification, the Order has been issued in the public interest under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
It provides a framework for:

• Helping businesses meet the requirements of specified Quality Control Orders.
• Allowing eligible companies to obtain approval from DPIIT.
• Making sure they continue to follow the relevant Indian Standards.
• Allowing BIS to monitor the market to check ongoing compliance.

Which Products are Covered Under This Order?

All these ten products need to undergo the complete process of Scheme I of BIS, which includes factory inspection and ISI marking. But under this Order, the manufacturers of these products can apply for Scheme II, which does not involve any factory inspection and is more of a self-declaration, to supply their products to only one single approved buyer.

Who Can Apply for Permission Under the Order and Their Responsibilities?

The Standard Mark may only be used where a licence issued by BIS under Scheme II of Schedule II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018, has been obtained and is available only for use by a manufacturer when supplying goods to a person authorised by DPIIT.

A person who receives permission under this Order must ensure that:

• The supplied products comply with the applicable Indian Standards.
• The products continue to meet the requirements set out in the relevant Quality Control Order.
• A company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, is subject to risk assessment by the Implementation Committee

Market Surveillance and Implementation Committee Under the Order

As per the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026, the Central Government has constituted an Implementation Committee to assess applications submitted under this order. The Order provides that the BIS, in consultation with DPIIT, may directly or through notified agencies, conduct market surveillance and verify that products continue to conform to the applicable Indian Standards.

• Additional Secretary or Joint Secretary (In-charge of Technical Regulations), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
• Additional Secretary or Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) of the concerned product.
• Joint Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs.
• Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce.
• Representative of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), not below the rank of Joint Secretary.
• Representative of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), not below the rank of Joint Secretary.
• Director or Deputy Secretary or equivalent (in charge of Technical Regulations), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
• Any other representative, not below the rank of Deputy Secretary or Director, from any Ministry, Department, or Organisation, as invited by the Chairperson.

How Does the Implementation Committee Assess an Applicant?

The Committee may assess an applicant based on:

• The Assessment will be conducted based on the technical capability of the Company
• The company's demonstrated experience will be evaluated
• How the company will ensure quality assurance throughout its supply chain, including control over design and manufacturing.
• Assessment of the company's history of conduct and compliance integrity
• Check whether the company has complied with the relevant Quality Control Order continuously for three years without default.
• Evaluation of the company's commitment to establish supply chain capabilities in India by promoting Technological adoption, technological advancement, design capabilities, and research and development
• The Committee may also consider any Other Relevant Factors.

Documents and Assessment Process

The Implementation Committee may interact with the person by relying upon documents:

• Interact with the applicant.
• Review documents.
• Examine declarations.
• Consider certifications.
• Verify undertakings.
• Review independent assessments.
• Consider any other material it considers appropriate.

Key Provisions of the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026

Conclusion

The Transition Facilitation Quality Control Order, 2026, has provided a framework for companies operating under the Quality Control Order. It provides a well-planned mechanism for eligible companies to obtain DPIIT permission by ensuring their products comply with applicable Indian standards and are covered by a BIS Certification issued under BIS Scheme-I.

The Order lays down eligibility criteria, criteria for assessment, monitoring through the market surveillance system of the BIS, validity, application period, and grounds on which the permissions can be varied or revoked, thus ensuring compliance with the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, without changing the provisions of the current Quality Control Orders.