Electronics and Information Technology Goods
Screen Protectors for Smartphones
Strategic Recommendations for Screen Protectors for Smartphone
- Â Start BIS Certification Preparation Immediately
Prepare for the 1 April 2027 applicability date by reviewing product specifications and initiating the required conformity and registration activities. - Consult Compliance Professionals (ERA)
Partner with the ERA Compliance Team for support with product assessment, applicable testing, documentation, and the BIS compliance process.
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- Track Regulatory Updates & Requirements
In addition, stakeholders should monitor official notifications, implementation guidance, and further amendments leading up to 1 April 2027. In turn, this proactive approach can help them prepare for the implementation of IS 19348:2025.
Ensure Product Conformity & Documentation
Review product specifications and technical documentation against IS 19348:2025 – Glass Screen Protector — Specification and complete applicable compliance activities before the enforcement date.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Screen Protectors for smartphones. |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 19348:2025. |
| Title of IS | Glass Screen Protector — Specification. |
| Quality Control Order | Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021, as amended by S.O. 5190(E). |
| Notification & Amendments | Amendment: S.O. 5190(E), dated 21 September 2026, issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The amendment adds Screen Protectors for smartphones as S. No. 66 to the Schedule of the 2021 Order. |
| Final Enforcement Date | 1 April 2027. The provisions of the 2021 Order will apply to Screen Protectors for smartphones for conformity with IS 19348:2025 from this date. |
| Objective & Scope | To bring Screen Protectors for smartphones within the scope of the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 and require conformity with IS 19348:2025. |
| Products Covered | Screen Protectors for smartphones. |
| Exemptions | No specific exemptions are provided in this amendment notification. |
| Industries Impacted | Smartphone screen protector manufacturers, importers, suppliers, and businesses placing covered screen protectors on the Indian market. |
| Mandatory Compliance | From 1 April 2027, the covered product must comply with IS 19348:2025, Glass Screen Protector — Specification, as required under the amended 2021 Order. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | First, review product applicability against IS 19348:2025 and assess existing product specifications and documentation. In addition, stakeholders should initiate the applicable compliance and registration processes well in advance of the enforcement date to allow sufficient time for testing, documentation, and other necessary formalities. Finally, they should ensure that their products meet the requirements of the specified Indian Standard before the effective date to support timely compliance with the applicable regulations. |
| Legal Framework provision & enforcement | The amendment is issued under Section 16(1) and (2), read with Section 25(3), of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. It amends the Schedule of the 2021 Order. |
| Conclusion | Screen Protectors for smartphones have been added to the Schedule of the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 against IS 19348:2025. The requirements become applicable from 1 April 2027, giving affected stakeholders a defined timeline to prepare for compliance. |
| References/Annexures | Amendment to Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021: S.O. 5190(E), dated 21 September 2026. |
Notification
Screen Protectors for smartphones have been added to the Schedule of the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 through S.O. 5190(E), dated 21 September 2026, issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
The amendment introduces the product at S. No. 66 and specifies IS 19348:2025 – Glass Screen Protector — Specification as the applicable Indian Standard.
Enforcement Timeline
The provisions of the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 will apply to Screen Protectors for smartphones from 1 April 2027 for conformity with IS 19348:2025.
Overview
The September 2026 amendment expands the scope of the 2021 Order by adding Screen Protectors for smartphones to its Schedule.
The covered product is linked to IS 19348:2025, titled Glass Screen Protector — Specification. From the specified effective date, stakeholders dealing with the covered product will need to ensure conformity with the applicable Indian Standard.
Objective & Scope
The amendment brings Screen Protectors for smartphones within the regulatory framework of the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021.
Its specified compliance basis is IS 19348:2025 – Glass Screen Protector — Specification. The notification does not provide additional technical performance details beyond identifying the applicable standard.
Products Covered
The amendment specifically covers: Screen Protectors for smartphones
The applicable Indian Standard is: IS 19348:2025 – Glass Screen Protector — Specification.
Exemptions Provided
The notification does not specify any product-specific exemptions for Screen Protectors for smartphones.
Therefore, stakeholders should assess their products against the notified scope and applicable requirements rather than assuming an exemption.
Industries Impacted
The amendment is relevant to:
- Smartphone screen protector manufacturers
- Importers of covered screen protectors
- Suppliers and businesses dealing with covered products
- Manufacturers and brands placing covered screen protectors on the Indian market
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
From 1 April 2027, Screen Protectors for smartphones covered by the notification will be subject to the provisions of the 2021 Order for conformity with IS 19348:2025.
Therefore, stakeholders should review their product specifications and technical documentation. In addition, they should assess the applicable testing requirements and ensure that all necessary registration and compliance processes are initiated well before the enforcement date. This will help them identify potential compliance gaps and take corrective action in a timely manner.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
Manufacturers and other affected stakeholders should begin preparing for the upcoming requirements by taking the following steps:
Review whether their products fall within the notified product category.
Additionally, study the requirements of IS 19348:2025 to understand the applicable specifications.
At the same time, assess existing product specifications and technical documentation to identify any gaps.
Based on this assessment, initiate the applicable compliance and registration process in advance.
To avoid last-minute delays, plan testing and documentation activities well before 1 April 2027.
Ultimately, ensure that products meet all applicable requirements before the enforcement date.
Conclusion
With the amendment notified through S.O. 5190(E) dated 21 September 2026, Screen Protectors for smartphones have been added to the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 against IS 19348:2025 – Glass Screen Protector — Specification. Accordingly, the requirements become applicable from 1 April 2027. Therefore, affected stakeholders should use the available preparation period to review product conformity, technical documentation, testing, and the applicable compliance process.
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