India mandates BIS registration for smartphone screen protectors from April 1, 2027
The compulsory registration rule aims to curb substandard imports and spur local manufacturing. Optiemus Infracom is adding 2 crore units of capacity in Noida, with shipments expected from January 2027.
What happened
Optiemus Infracom · India will require BIS certification for smartphone screen protectors from April 1, 2027. The rule targets substandard imports and supports
Key facts
- Mandatory certification effective April 1, 2027
- 66th product item under compulsory registration
- Additional planned capacity: 2 crore units
- Shipments expected from January 2027
- Expected tempered-glass screen-protector revenue: Rs 1,800-2,000 crore in current financial year
What changed
India will require BIS certification for smartphone screen protectors from April 1, 2027. The rule targets substandard imports and supports domestic manufacturing; Optiemus plans added 2-crore-unit capacity in Noida and expects shipments from January 2027.
Why this matters
Accessory retailers and importers should begin supplier audits and BIS registration planning now to avoid April 2027 assortment disruptions and capture demand from compliant domestic sources.
What to watch
- Publication of the final Quality Control Order, applicable Indian Standard and registration/testing details.
- BIS laboratory capacity, approval lead times and any phased-enforcement or inventory sell-through exemptions.
- Registration announcements by major imported-accessory brands and Chinese OEM suppliers.
- Optiemus Noida capacity commissioning, customer wins, utilization and January 2027 shipment execution.
- Wholesale price movement and SKU availability across value-tier screen protectors in late 2026 and early 2027.