| Earlier Position | Current Position Under the Notification |
| Products were generally associated with BIS Scheme-I compliance route | Listed products are now eligible under BIS Scheme-II pathway under this Order |
| Factory visit was a key requirement under Scheme-I-based compliance | Scheme-II pathway allows a product-testing-oriented route for listed products |
| Compliance was strongly linked with manufacturing premises assessment | Compliance continues, but the transition pathway focuses on listed products under Scheme-II |
| Businesses had to prepare for factory-level certification requirements | Businesses must now review product applicability, testing, documentation and permission requirements |
The Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026 is a notification issued by DPIIT for selected goods or articles covered under specified Quality Control Orders. It provides a transition facilitation framework under which listed products are permitted under BIS Scheme-II, subject to the provisions and conditions of the Order.
The main change is that listed product categories are now eligible under BIS Scheme-II under this transition framework. Earlier, many such products were associated with BIS Scheme-I, where factory visit was a key requirement. Under this notification, the listed products have a Scheme-II pathway, which is more product-testing-oriented.
No. BIS compliance continues to remain important. Products must conform to applicable Indian Standards, and permission is subject to conditions under the Order.
No. Permission is not automatic. DPIIT may grant permission to eligible companies based on risk assessment by the Implementation Committee and subject to specified conditions.
The notification covers listed QCO categories including toys, PPE footwear, air conditioners and related parts, rubber and polymeric footwear, leather footwear, domestic water heating appliances, domestic clothes washing appliances, hinges, furniture and safety of household, commercial and similar electrical appliances.
BIS Scheme-I is generally associated with the traditional ISI Mark product certification framework, where assessment of manufacturing premises, factory visit, inspection and testing systems are significant parts of the certification and surveillance process.
BIS Scheme-II is a conformity assessment route under the BIS framework. In the context of this notification, listed products are permitted under Scheme-II, creating a product-testing-oriented transition pathway, subject to the provisions of the Order.
Applications for permission under the Order may be accepted within 24 months from the date of commencement of the Order.
The Order will remain in force for five years from the date of commencement, unless extended by the Central Government through notification in the Official Gazette.
Yes. In case of breach of conditions, misrepresentation of material facts or failure of product conformity with applicable Indian Standards, the Central Government may suspend, modify or withdraw permission after giving an opportunity to be heard.
Businesses should review product category, applicable Indian Standards, BIS Scheme-II applicability, product testing readiness, documentation, supply chain records and DPIIT guidelines before proceeding.
Yes. Star Group can assist businesses with QCO applicability review, BIS Scheme-I and Scheme-II understanding, product-category mapping, documentation preparedness and compliance advisory.
