Introduction of Self-Declaration of Conformity under Scheme-II
The Government has issued amendments to the conformity assessment framework administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Through the BIS Conformity Assessment Amendment Regulations 2026, certain provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018, have been updated. The amendment introduces regulatory provisions related to Self-Declaration of Conformity (SDOC) under Scheme-II.
This change updates the certification framework, not product coverage.
View the Official Gazette Notification
What Changed
The amendment introduces provisions allowing Self-Declaration of Conformity under Scheme-II within the BIS conformity assessment system.
This means the regulatory framework now recognizes a route where manufacturers may declare that their products conform to the applicable Indian Standard through a structured self-declaration process.
The BIS conformity assessment regulations amendment, therefore, updates the regulatory structure governing certification procedures rather than introducing new compliance requirements for specific products.
What This Amendment Does Not Do
The notification does not list product categories.
It does not automatically move products under Scheme-II.
Product applicability under the BIS certification framework will continue to be determined through separate regulatory instruments, such as:
• Quality Control Orders (QCOs)
• sector-specific notifications
• product regulatory frameworks
The amendment simply creates the legal mechanism for SDOC within the BIS conformity assessment framework.
Understanding Scheme-II in the BIS Certification System
The BIS conformity assessment framework operates through multiple certification routes.
Within this system, Scheme-II represents a pathway where conformity to an Indian Standard may be declared through a self-declaration mechanism rather than a licensing-based certification process.
The introduction of the BIS self declaration of conformity scheme II indicates that the regulatory framework now allows this conformity route to be used where appropriate.
However, the amendment itself does not specify the products that may fall under this scheme. Product coverage will depend on future regulatory notifications.
How This Fits Within the BIS Conformity Assessment Framework
The conformity assessment system administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards operates through structured certification mechanisms designed to verify compliance with Indian Standards.
These mechanisms typically involve licensing, testing, and ongoing regulatory oversight depending on the applicable certification scheme. The introduction of the Self-Declaration of Conformity under Scheme-II expands the regulatory toolkit available within this framework.
Rather than replacing existing certification pathways, the amendment introduces an additional conformity route that may be used where the regulatory framework permits.
In practical terms, this allows regulators to consider situations where manufacturers may demonstrate conformity through a declaration process instead of a full licensing model. The implementation of this route will depend on future regulatory decisions that specify the products or sectors where Scheme-II may apply.
Until such notifications are issued, the amendment primarily represents a structural update to the conformity assessment regulations rather than a change in product compliance obligations.
What Manufacturers and Importers Should Watch
For manufacturers, importers, and compliance professionals, the amendment signals a structural update in the certification system.
These BIS certification procedure changes India suggest that conformity assessment pathways may evolve over time. Future notifications may specify product sectors where Self-Declaration of Conformity could be permitted.
Businesses operating in sectors governed by Indian Standards should therefore monitor future regulatory notifications that may reference Scheme-II.
Quick Takeaway
The BIS Conformity Assessment Amendment Regulations 2026 introduce provisions for Self-Declaration of Conformity under Scheme-II within the BIS regulatory framework.
The amendment updates the structure of the certification system, but it does not designate product categories.
Any practical compliance impact will depend on future notifications specifying where Scheme-II may be applied.
Businesses working with Indian Standards or BIS-regulated products should monitor future regulatory notifications that may reference Scheme-II.
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