The Indian government has made Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification mandatory for smartphone screen protectors under Indian Standard IS 19348:2025. The rule will apply from 1 April 2027 to manufacturers and importers selling screen protectors in India.
BIS Standard for Screen Protectors
Indian Standard IS 19348:2025 sets requirements for glass quality, dimensions, strength, optical clarity, adhesives, anti-shatter films, oleophobic coatings, anti-glare treatments, blue-light filtering, and privacy films. BIS is the national standards body of India under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Regulatory Framework and Compliance
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued the notification on 21 September 2026. The rule gives a transition period until 31 March 2027 for compliance with testing and certification requirements. The mandate places smartphone screen protectors under a compulsory registration framework.
Product Scope and Market Context
Smartphone screen protectors are accessory products used on mobile phone displays to reduce scratches, cracks, and surface damage. The new standard applies to products sold in the Indian market and covers both domestic manufacturers and importers.
Important Facts for Exams
- BIS stands for the Bureau of Indian Standards, which is India’s national standards-setting body.
- IS 19348:2025 is the Indian Standard linked to smartphone screen protectors.
- The compliance date for the new rule is 1 April 2027.
- The notification was issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on 21 September 2026.
Certification and Consumer Safety
The compulsory certification framework covers quality testing before sale in India. The standard includes technical parameters that are used for product conformity assessment in the electronics accessories segment.
