The order was issued on 13th October 2026 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry under notification S.O. 5624(E). BIS certification is mandatory for aluminium utensils and aluminium beverage cans. This order makes it mandatory for specified aluminium utensils and aluminium drink cans to be certified under BIS standards in India. In simple terms, producers must obtain the specified BIS license and mark their products accordingly.
According to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry’s notification S.O. 5624(E), the Cookware, Utensils and Cans for Foods and Beverages (Quality Control) Second Order, 2026, has been issued to override the earlier order. Standard Marks are mandatory for wrought aluminium utensils under IS 1660:2024 and aluminium beverage cans under IS 14407.
As per this notification, BIS certification and the Standard Mark are mandatory for wrought aluminium utensils under IS 1660:2024 and aluminium beverage cans under IS 14407:2023. Whereas the requirement for BIS certification of wrought aluminium utensils shall be effective from the date of this notification, the requirement for aluminium beverage cans shall be implemented in phases based on the size of the enterprise, with the first phase taking effect on 1 April 2027.
What Is the Cookware, Utensils and Cans for Foods and Beverages (Quality Control) Second Order, 2026?
Notification dated 13 October 2026 under S.O. 5624(E) from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry supersedes the previous 2026 order. This order makes it mandatory to obtain BIS for wrought aluminium utensils as per IS 1660:2024 and for aluminium beverage cans as per IS 14407:2023. Products covered under this order must conform to the relevant Indian Standard and must bear the BIS Standard Mark. This applies to aluminium utensils made in India and to imported utensils and cans, so foreign manufacturers also need BIS certification for import.
Which Products Require BIS Certification Under the QCO 2026?
The order specifies two product categories and their corresponding Indian Standards.
|
S. No. |
Product |
Indian Standard |
General Manufacturers |
Small Enterprises |
Micro Enterprises |
|
1 |
Wrought Aluminium Utensils |
Immediate effect |
Immediate effect |
Immediate effect |
|
|
2 |
Aluminium Cans for Beverages |
1 April 2027 |
1 July 2027 |
1 October 2027 |
BIS Certification Deadlines Under the Cookware and Utensils QCO 2026
This order contains different implementation dates for wrought aluminium cutlery and aluminium drink cans.
Wrought Aluminium Cutlery (IS 1660:2024):
- Immediate Effect: General Industries, Small Industries, Micro Industries
Aluminium Drink Can (IS 14407:2023):
- General Industries: 1 April 2027
- Small Industries: 1 July 2027
- Micro Industries: 1 October 2027
Mandatory BIS Standard Mark Requirements
As per Clause 2 of the order, the products should comply with the relevant Indian Standards and bear the Standard Mark under a BIS license. Certification should be done under BIS Scheme I of Schedule II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Furthermore, the order states that the latest version of the relevant Indian Standard along with the amendments notified by the BIS should apply from the date of notification.
Exemptions Under the Cookware, Utensils and Cans QCO 2026
The notice contains the following exemptions on the fulfilment of the specified conditions.
1. Domestic Production of Products for Exportation
Any products or items made in India for export purposes will be exempted from this order.
2. Filled Items Imported into India
This order will not apply to any products or items imported into India that are filled with solid, liquid or gaseous contents. For example, imported drink cans are exempt under this category.
3. Imports for Research and Development
Cookware, utensils and cans manufacturers for foods and beverages can import 200 products or items annually for research and development under the following conditions:
- The imports should not be sold for commercial purposes.
- They should be disposed of as scrap.
- The manufacturer should maintain year-wise records.
- The manufacturer should submit such records to the Central Government.
Existing Stock Provisions Under the QCO 2026
The order permits eligible manufacturers or importers to market, show, or offer for sale specified articles for a period of six months after the effective implementation date. The provision applies to the following articles that have been manufactured or imported before the implementation date by a BIS-certified manufacturer, or for which an application has been made.
Penalty for Non-Compliance
According to Clause 4, any person contravening the terms and conditions stipulated in the order is liable to punishment under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. The manufacturers need to check the status of their BIS certification, standards, and deadlines.
Conclusion
The Cookware, Utensils and Cans for Foods and Beverages (Quality Control) Second Order, 2026 makes BIS certification for aluminium utensils and beverage cans it mandatory to obtain BIS certification for certain aluminium utensils and beverage cans as per IS 1660:2024 and IS 14407:2023. Action needs to be taken by the manufacturers. Need assistance with BIS certification consultation? Get in touch with ERCS Private Limited for BIS certification advice.