Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification is required for the import of regulated goods. This certification requires that the manufacturing plant overseas be physically inspected to demonstrate compliance with Indian quality control standards. Although domestic manufacturers were granted immediate certification, Chinese plants have been significantly slower in obtaining it since 2020, resulting in disruptions to the supply chains of large-screen televisions, washing machines, and air conditioners.
A senior official from the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has requested that manufacturers provide company-wise information on how certification delays are impacting imports. Depending on individual evaluations, the department will begin issuing and renewing supplier licenses in several countries, including China.
The reconsideration process aligns with the recent positive developments in trade between and China. Exports of critical industrial materials, such as heavy rare earth magnets, which are crucial to industries like renewable energy, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics, have also been resumed by China.
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