BIS Amicus, March 2026

LKS BIS Amicus for the month of March 2026 covers developments with respect to the Bureau of Indian Standards (‘BIS’). 

This issue of the newsletter covers various news items on recent developments around BIS, a detailed article titled “Aluminium and aluminium alloy products QCO – Emergence and implications”, and updates relating to Quality Control Orders (QCOs). 

The article analyses the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products QCO 2026 which supersedes the QCO issued in 2025. Discussing its scope, coverage and enforcement timelines, the authors share the way forward for manufacturers, suppliers, buyers and importers of regulated aluminium products. According to the LKS BIS Team, businesses must proactively reassess procurement strategies, inventory exposure, and supplier compliance. 

The part on QCO Updates covers QCOs due for implementation in the period from April 2026 till June 2026, and certain amendments in QCOs relating to hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts, and exemption to certain imports of regulated furniture.