The Indian government has made it mandatory for smartphone screen protectors to obtain Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification. This regulation, effective from April 1, 2027, requires all screen protectors sold in India to meet the prescribed BIS quality standards.
Manufacturers and importers must secure BIS certification before distributing and marketing their products in the country. This move aims to enhance the quality, safety, and reliability of smartphone screen protectors available to consumers.
It addresses issues related to low-quality, substandard, and counterfeit products by establishing a formal quality framework for these widely used accessories. The policy is part of broader government efforts to strengthen regulatory oversight of consumer electronic accessories and ensure products in the Indian market adhere to specified standards.
The requirement may also reshape the competitive landscape by creating more opportunities for organised and domestic manufacturers who comply with BIS standards. Companies like Optiemus Infracom, which has begun manufacturing smartphone screen protectors in India, stand to benefit from this focus on certified domestic production.
Overall, the regulation seeks to enhance consumer protection, improve product quality, reduce uncertified products, and build trust in India’s expanding mobile accessories market.
