India Issues Cookware and Utensils (Quality Control) Second Order, 2026

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Vol. 1557 | 22 Oct 2026

India has issued the Cookware and Utensils (Quality Control) Second Order, 2026, requiring covered aluminium utensils and beverage cans to meet BIS standards and carry the Standard Mark. Wrought aluminium utensils apply immediately, while beverage cans follow phased deadlines through 2027.

On 15 October 2026, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry approved the Cookware and Utensils (Quality Control) Second Order, 2026. When the new Order comes into force, it will revoke and replace the Cookware and Utensils (Quality Control) Order, 2026.

Applicable Mandatory Standards

All products covered by the Order must conform to the following Indian Standards:

  • IS 1660:2024: Wrought Aluminium Utensils.
  • IS 14407:2023: Aluminium Cans for Beverages.

Certification and Marking

Products that conform to these standards must bear the Standard Mark in a prominent position.

Implementation Timeline

IS 1660:2024 takes effect immediately for all businesses. For IS 14407:2023, enforcement is phased by enterprise size:

Enterprise size

IS 1660:2024

IS 14407:2023

General

Immediate

1 April 2027

Small

Immediate

1 July 2027

Micro

Immediate

1 October 2027

If you have any questions, please contact:

Carl Tso

Assistant Manager - Regulatory, Hardlines

Carl is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the toy and hardline industries. Throughout his career, he has developed extensive expertise in navigating global regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance across diverse markets, including the European Union, the United States, Southeast Asia, South America, and beyond.

Email: carl.tso@intertek.com

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