Safes, Safe Deposit Locker Cabinets, and Key Locks’ BIS certifications guarantees adherence to Indian safety and security requirements. Under the Quality Control Order (QCO) 2023 it is required. For safes, IS 550 (Part 1: 2022; for safe deposit locker cabinets, IS 5244:2020; for key locks, IS 17566:20211). Products must be tested, factories inspected, and quality control verified by BIS by manufacturers. Certified goods have to be ISI marked. Exemptions apply to MSME products only for exports; longer deadlines apply here as Penalties under the BIS Act, 2016 could follow from non-compliance.
Safes
550 (Part 1) : 2014Legal Metrology – Material Measure of length – Steel tape measures
5244 : 2020Key locks for security equipment
17566 : 2021Yes, as per the Quality Control Order (QCO) 2023, BIS certification is mandatory.
IS 550 (Part 1):2022 – Safes IS 5244:2020 – Safe Deposit Locker Cabinets IS 17566:2021 – Key Locks
Apply online at the BIS portal, submit documents, undergo factory inspection, and product testing.
No, but MSMEs get extended compliance deadlines—12 months (Micro) and 9 months (Small enterprises).
Non-compliance can lead to legal penalties under the BIS Act, 2016, including fines and restrictions.
