# India mandates smartphone screen protector BIS certification from April 2027

> India requires smartphone screen protectors to get BIS certification by April 2027 to ensure quality and boost domestic manufacturing.
- Title: India mandates smartphone screen protector BIS certification…
- Summary: India requires smartphone screen protectors to get BIS certification by April 2027 to ensure quality and boost domestic manufacturing. Mandatory BIS…
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- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/electronics/business/industry/smartphone-screen-protectors-bis-certification-india/articleshow/134411864.cms
- Author: PTI
- Published: 2026-09-22T12:07:00+00:00
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- Topics: bureau of indian standards, smartphone screen protectors, optiemus infracom, nfl, bis certification, mandatory registration rule, india, tempered glass screen protectors, domestic manufacturers, electronics and information technology g, corning, noida
## New rule for screen protectors
India mandates BIS certification for smartphone screen protectors starting April 2027 to ensure quality standards.

> The provisions of Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021, shall apply to the goods or articles as specified in column 2 (Screen Protectors for smartphones), added to the schedule of the said order by virtue of this notification, for conforming to the corresponding Indian standard as specified in column 3 IS 19348:2025, with effect from 1st April, 2027.
## Domestic production boost
Optiemus Infracom plans to produce 2 crore tempered glass screen protectors in India by 2027 using Corning technology.

> At Optiemus Infracom, we are building on our existing screen-protector manufacturing capabilities, with a planned additional capacity of 2 crore units, to meet emerging demand and contribute to the growth of the domestic ecosystem.
## Market impact
India's tempered glass screen protector market is valued at Rs 20,000 crore with 400 million units sold annually by 2025.

> The domestic market for tempered glass screen protectors is estimated at 400 million pieces with a retail value of rupees 20000 crore in 2025.
## Consumer benefits
Mandatory certification will protect consumers from low-quality products and create fair competition for domestic and global manufacturers.

> Mandatory BIS certification from April 1, 2027, will protect consumers from sub-standard products while creating a level playing field for domestic manufacturers and global companies alike.
## Economic impact
The rule could generate 60,000 jobs and Rs 2,000 crore in GST revenue for India's screen protector industry by 2027.

> It will also strengthen India's potential as a global manufacturing and export hub for screen protectors.
## Key takeaway

Mandatory BIS certification for smartphone screen protectors starts April 2027 to improve quality and support Indian manufacturers.