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Government Mandates BIS Certification for Screen Protectors: Poor Quality Products to Disappear.
- •The central government has brought smartphone screen protectors under mandatory BIS certification.
- •The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued a notification on September 21, 2026.
- •Screen protectors must comply with Indian Standard IS 19348:2025 (Glass Screen Protector - Specification).
- •These rules will come into effect from April 1, 2027, giving manufacturers time to meet quality standards.
- •This move will boost 'Make in India' and ensure safer, more durable products for consumers.
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The central government has brought smartphone screen protectors under mandatory BIS certification by amending the Electronics and Information Technology Goods Order, 2021. They must comply with the Indian Standard IS 19348:2025, which covers specifications like thickness, strength, anti-shatter film, and glass quality.
The new regulations will officially come into effect starting April 1, 2027. This provides manufacturers and importers a transition period to get their products tested at BIS-accredited labs and complete their registrations.
Consumers will be guaranteed safer, higher-quality products, while low-quality and unbranded imported goods are expected to decrease. Although prices might see a slight increase, the regulation will boost domestic manufacturing and strengthen quality control.
