The BIS certification guarantees in India cookware, utensils, and cans for food and beverages their quality and safety. Under the Quality Control Order (QCO) 2024 firms must follow the Indian Standards (IS). Key IS codes are IS 13983:1994 (stainless steel sinks), IS 9396:1988 (tinplate food cans), IS 1660:2009 (aluminium utensils), IS 14756:2022 (stainless steel cookware), and IS 14407: 1996 (aluminium beverage cans). Manufacturers have to apply for a BIS licence, have factory inspections, and satisfy product testing criteria. Certification dates range from April 1, 2025 (big firms), July 1, 2025 (small), October 1, 2025 (micro).
Stainless Steel Cookware
14756 : 2022Wrought Aluminium Utensils
1660:2009Stainless Steel Sinks for Domestic Purposes
13983:1994Round Open Top Sanitary Cans for Foods and Drinks – Tinplate
9396 (Part 1) : 1987Aluminium cans for beverages
14407:1996BIS certification ensures product quality, safety, and compliance with Indian Standards.
BIS certification ensures product quality and safety, making compliance mandatory under the Quality Control Order (QCO) 2024 for food-contact metal products.
Examples include IS 14756:2022 (stainless steel cookware), IS 1660:2009 (aluminum utensils), and IS 14407:1996 (aluminum beverage cans).
Submit an application, undergo factory inspection, and pass product testing as per BIS standards.
April 1, 2025 (large enterprises), July 1, 2025 (small), October 1, 2025 (micro).
