According to the amendments made on February 25, 2026 to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued new rules for certificate fee payment on May 27, 2026. The new provisions take effect from the date of publication.
| Items | Original provisions | New provisions (revised in 2026) |
| Validity of Fresh registration | 2 years | 5 years |
| Payment of Fresh registration | One- time payment (covering 2 years) | Annual advance payment |
| Validity of Renewal | Chosen from 2-5 years | 5 years |
| Payment of Renewal | One- time payment (covering the chosen years) | Annual advance payment |
| Consequences of expiry | If the renewal is not completed before the due date, the licence will be suspended or cancelled automatically. | In case annual fee along with production details is not received by the due date, relevant provisions regarding suspension/deferment and cancellation/expiry of licence, as specified under the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018, as amended, shall apply. |
Manufacturers applying for fresh registration or licence renewal after May 27, 2026 shall keep track of the payment due date and pay the annual fee on time each year to avoid invalidation of the licence.
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