# Smartphone Screen Protectors to Come Under BIS CRS Requirements in India from April 2027

**Press Release | SS Global Services | October 2026**

India has introduced a mandatory BIS compliance requirement for smartphone screen protectors, giving manufacturers, importers and mobile accessory brands a defined timeline to prepare for certification.

Through Notification **S.O. 5190(E), dated 21 September 2026**, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) amended the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021, to include screen protectors for smartphones in its schedule.

The requirement will take effect on **1 April 2027**, and the applicable Indian Standard is **IS 19348:2025 — Glass Screen Protector — Specification**.

## Smartphone Screen Protectors Added to the BIS CRS Schedule

The amendment adds smartphone screen protectors as a new product category under the existing compulsory registration framework.

This development is relevant to businesses involved in manufacturing, importing, distributing or selling smartphone screen protection products in India. Companies supplying tempered glass screen protectors should review the notification and determine how the requirement applies to their products.

The change establishes a specific compliance timeline for the covered product category. Businesses should therefore begin reviewing their product specifications, manufacturing arrangements and documentation well before the implementation date.

## Key Details of the New BIS Requirement

The important details of the notification are:

- **Product category:** Screen Protectors for Smartphones
- **Indian Standard:** IS 19348:2025
- **Standard title:** Glass Screen Protector — Specification
- **Notification number:** S.O. 5190(E)
- **Notification date:** 21 September 2026
- **Implementation date:** 1 April 2027
- **Regulatory authority:** Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
- **Certification framework:** BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS)

The notification amends the existing Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021.

Official reference: [BIS Scheme II — Registration Scheme](https://www.bis.gov.in/product-certification/products-under-compulsory-certification/scheme-ii-registration-scheme/?lang=en)

## What Does This Mean for Manufacturers and Importers?

The upcoming requirement makes regulatory preparation important for businesses supplying smartphone screen protectors in India.

Manufacturers should review IS 19348:2025 and identify the conformity requirements applicable to their products. They should also assess whether their existing manufacturing and quality-control processes need any changes.

Importers and brand owners should coordinate with their actual manufacturers to understand the registration requirements, product documentation and testing arrangements applicable under BIS CRS.

Businesses should pay particular attention to product classification. The notification specifically identifies screen protectors for smartphones, and the applicability of the requirement to other types of screen protection products should be assessed separately.

## Steps Businesses Should Take Before April 2027

Manufacturers, importers and brand owners can use the available preparation period to review the following areas.

**1. Verify product applicability**

Identify the smartphone screen protector models and brands covered by the notification.

**2. Review the applicable Indian Standard**

Obtain IS 19348:2025 and understand the relevant technical and conformity requirements.

**3. Coordinate with the manufacturer**

Confirm the manufacturing location, product details and responsibilities for the BIS CRS registration process.

**4. Prepare technical documentation**

Organise the relevant product specifications, brand information and manufacturing documents required for the applicable procedure.

**5. Plan testing and registration**

Assess the applicable testing requirements and plan the registration process with sufficient time before the effective date.

**6. Review import and inventory plans**

Evaluate upcoming shipments, purchasing schedules and product launches in light of the implementation timeline. Businesses should verify any specific transitional arrangements through official notifications or clarifications.

## How SS Global Services Supports BIS Compliance

SS Global Services provides regulatory compliance consultancy for manufacturers, importers and brand owners seeking product certification in India.

The company assists businesses with understanding applicable BIS requirements, preparing documentation, coordinating product testing and navigating the relevant registration procedures.

For businesses dealing with smartphone screen protectors, early compliance planning can help identify documentation gaps, clarify product applicability and prepare for the upcoming implementation date.

Learn more about BIS certification and registration services at https://www.ssglobalservices.in/.

## Conclusion

The inclusion of smartphone screen protectors under the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme marks an important regulatory development for India's mobile accessories industry.

With **IS 19348:2025** identified as the applicable Indian Standard and **1 April 2027** set as the implementation date, manufacturers, importers and mobile accessory brands should review their compliance requirements and prepare accordingly.

Businesses that begin the process early will have more time to assess product applicability, organise documentation and plan testing and registration before the requirement takes effect.

**About SS Global Services**

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