# BIS Announces New Compliance Requirements for Smartphone Screen Protectors Under IS 19348:2025

**New Delhi, India – October 2026**

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has introduced new regulatory requirements for smartphone screen protectors in India by adding the product category to the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021. The amendment specifies IS 19348:2025, titled *Glass Screen Protector — Specification*, as the applicable Indian Standard, with implementation scheduled for **1 April 2027**.

The change was notified through MeitY Notification S.O. 5190(E), dated 21 September 2026. Smartphone screen protectors have been added to the Schedule of the Compulsory Registration Order under Serial Number 66.

The update is relevant to manufacturers, importers, private-label brands and businesses supplying smartphone screen protectors in the Indian market. Companies dealing in these products should review their product portfolios and prepare for the applicable compliance requirements ahead of the implementation date.

## IS 19348:2025: The Applicable Indian Standard

IS 19348:2025 is the Indian Standard titled *Glass Screen Protector — Specification*. Its inclusion in the Compulsory Registration Order establishes the regulatory framework for the specified smartphone screen protector category.

Businesses should review the standard and applicable BIS guidelines to understand the technical requirements, product documentation, testing procedures and registration conditions relevant to their products.

## BIS Issues Product-Specific Registration Guidelines

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) listed product-specific guidelines for the grant and operation of a licence through registration for glass screen protectors for smartphones on 16 October 2026.

Manufacturers and importers should review these guidelines alongside the applicable Indian Standard and regulatory notification. Early preparation can help businesses identify documentation gaps, coordinate with manufacturing partners and plan the registration process before the implementation deadline.

## What Manufacturers and Importers Should Do

Businesses dealing in smartphone screen protectors should begin by identifying the products covered by the notification and reviewing the applicable requirements.

Key preparatory steps include:

- Reviewing product specifications and the applicable Indian Standard.
- Organising manufacturer, brand and model information.
- Checking the testing and documentation requirements under the relevant BIS guidelines.
- Coordinating with overseas suppliers and manufacturing facilities, where applicable.
- Planning registration activities and product launches around the implementation date.
- Verifying applicable registration and marking requirements before supplying covered products under the mandatory regime.

Businesses handling multiple product variants should carefully assess their product configurations and confirm the applicable requirements under the official guidelines.

## SS Global Services Highlights the Importance of Early Compliance Planning

SS Global Services, a regulatory compliance and certification consultancy in India, highlights the importance of early preparation for businesses affected by the new smartphone screen protector requirements.

The company assists manufacturers, importers and brand owners with regulatory requirement assessments, documentation preparation, testing coordination and certification-related processes across applicable product categories.

With the implementation date approaching in 2027, businesses can use the transition period to review their compliance position, organise the necessary information and seek professional guidance where required.

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## Regulatory Reference

- **Notification:** MeitY S.O. 5190(E), dated 21 September 2026.
- **Applicable Indian Standard:** IS 19348:2025 — Glass Screen Protector — Specification.
- **Implementation date:** 1 April 2027.
- **BIS guidelines:** Guidelines for Grant and Operation of Licence through Registration for Glass Screen Protector for Smartphones, listed on 16 October 2026.

Businesses should refer to the official MeitY notification, BIS standards database and BIS CRS portal for the complete requirements and subsequent updates.