India Product Licence & Compliance Guide for Ecommerce Sellers

Chahe koi bhi product ho, ye compliance sabke liye lagti hai:

Compliance Authority Kise Chahiye Validity

GSTIN (GST Registration) GST Department Har online seller (kuch exempt goods chhod kar) Lifetime (till

cancelled)

PAN + Current Bank Income Tax / Bank Har business Lifetime

Account

Udyam / MSME Ministry of MSME Optional par recommended Lifetime

Registration

LMPC Packaged Legal Metrology Har manufacturer / packer / importer of pre-packed 1–5 years

Commodity Registration (State/Centre) goods

Plastic Packaging EPR CPCB Jo bhi plastic packaging use karta hai (poly bag, bubble Annual filing

Registration wrap, tape, carton lamination)

Trademark (TM) IP India (CGPDTM) Brand banane wale (Brand Registry ke liye zaroori) 10 years,

renewable

IEC (Import Export Code) DGFT Import ya Export karne wale Lifetime

(annual

update)

Shop & Establishment State Labour Dept Physical shop/office rakhne wale State-wise

LMPC — 9 Mandatory Declarations Har Package Par

Manufacturer / Packer / Importer ka naam aur poora address

Common ya generic name of commodity (product ka aam naam)

Net quantity — weight, measure ya number me (standard unit)

Month & Year of manufacture / packing / import

Retail Sale Price — "MRP Rs. ___ inclusive of all taxes"

Consumer care details — naam, address, phone number, email

Country of Origin (imported goods ke liye compulsory)

Dimensions of the commodity (jahan relevant ho)

Best before / Use by date (food, cosmetics, aur perishable items ke liye)

NOTE Ye guide 2026 tak ki notified requirements par based hai. Quality Control Orders (QCO), CRS phases aur

medical device notifications time-to-time update hote rehte hain. Final confirmation ke liye hamesha official portal

check karein — BIS.GOV.IN, FSSAI.GOV.IN, CDSCO.GOV.IN, LEGALMETROLOGY.GOV.IN, AYUSH.GOV.IN,

CPCB.NIC.IN.

Licence Ke 3 Types

Type Kise Chahiye Validity

Basic Annual turnover Rs. 12 lakh tak 1–5

Registration years

State Licence Turnover Rs. 12 lakh se Rs. 20 crore tak 1–5

years

Central Licence Turnover Rs. 20 crore se upar, Importer, Exporter, 100% EOU, e-commerce operator, multi-state 1–5

operation years

Important: E-commerce par food bechne wale FBO (Food Business Operator) ke liye aam taur par Central Licence zaroori

hota hai. FSSAI number product label aur online listing dono par display karna mandatory hai.

COMPLETE PRODUCT LIST — FSSAI Ke Under

1. Dairy Products & Analogues

Milk — full cream, toned, double toned, skimmed, standardised, flavoured milk, UHT milk

Curd / Dahi, Yogurt, Greek yogurt, Buttermilk / Chaas, Lassi, Shrikhand, Mishti doi

Paneer, Tofu (soya paneer), Cheese — processed, mozzarella, cheddar, cheese spread, cheese slices

Butter — salted/unsalted, White butter, Margarine (also under fats), Cream, Malai

Ghee — cow ghee, buffalo ghee, bilona ghee, A2 ghee

Khoya / Mawa, Condensed milk, Evaporated milk

Milk powder, Skimmed milk powder, Dairy whitener, Whey powder, Casein, Whey protein concentrate/isolate

Ice cream, Kulfi, Frozen dessert, Softy mix, Ice cream cones

Dairy-based sweets — rasgulla, gulab jamun, rasmalai, peda, barfi, kalakand, milk cake, sandesh

Plant-based milk analogues — soy milk, almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, vegan cheese, vegan

butter

2. Fats, Oils & Fat Emulsions

Mustard oil, Kachi ghani mustard oil, Groundnut / peanut oil, Sunflower oil, Soybean oil

Coconut oil (edible), Sesame / til oil, Rice bran oil, Safflower oil, Cottonseed oil

Olive oil — extra virgin, virgin, pomace, Palm oil, Palmolein, Canola oil, Flaxseed / alsi oil

Blended edible oils, Vanaspati, Bakery shortening, Margarine, Fat spreads, Cocoa butter

MCT oil, Avocado oil, Walnut oil, Grapeseed oil, Wheat germ oil (edible grade)

3. Fruits & Vegetables (Fresh, Processed, Preserved)

Fresh fruits & vegetables (packed), Frozen fruits & vegetables, Frozen peas, Frozen corn

Dehydrated / dried vegetables, Dried onion, Garlic flakes, Sun-dried tomato

Canned fruits & vegetables, Fruit pulp, Puree, Concentrate

Jam, Jelly, Marmalade, Fruit preserve, Murabba, Fruit bar, Fruit leather / aam papad

Pickles / Achaar — mango, lemon, mixed, chilli, garlic, amla

Chutney, Tomato ketchup, Tomato sauce, Tomato puree, Tomato paste

Dry fruits — almonds, cashew, walnut, pistachio, raisins/kishmish, figs/anjeer, apricot, dates/khajoor, prunes,

cranberries, blueberries

Nuts & seeds — peanuts, pine nuts, chia seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds,

watermelon seeds, hemp seeds, basil seeds

Roasted & salted nuts, Flavoured nuts, Nut butters — peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter

Mushroom & mushroom products, Olives, Gherkins, Jalapenos, Baby corn

Coconut products — desiccated coconut, coconut chips, coconut milk powder

4. Cereals, Grains, Pulses & Cereal Products

Wheat flour / Atta, Maida, Suji / Rava, Besan, Multigrain atta, Ragi flour, Jowar & Bajra flour, Almond flour, Coconut

flour

Rice — basmati, non-basmati, brown rice, red rice, black rice, parboiled, broken rice, puffed rice/murmura, poha,

flattened rice

Pulses & dals — toor/arhar, moong, masoor, urad, chana, rajma, chhole, lobia, kabuli chana, soybean, whole & split

Millets — bajra, jowar, ragi, foxtail, kodo, little millet, barnyard, proso, quinoa, amaranth/rajgira, buckwheat/kuttu,

samak

Dalia, Oats, Rolled oats, Steel-cut oats, Muesli, Granola, Cornflakes, Breakfast cereals, Chocos-type cereals

Pasta, Macaroni, Spaghetti, Noodles, Instant noodles, Hakka noodles, Vermicelli / Sewai, Ramen

Sattu, Corn flour, Custard powder, Arrowroot powder, Sago / Sabudana, Semolina

Ready-to-cook mixes — idli mix, dosa mix, dhokla mix, upma mix, gulab jamun mix, cake mix, pancake mix

Idli / Dosa batter, Chapati & paratha (ready-to-eat), Frozen paratha, Frozen roti

5. Bakery & Confectionery

Bread — white, brown, multigrain, pav, buns, burger buns, garlic bread, pizza base

Rusk, Toast, Khari, Biscuits, Cookies, Crackers, Digestive biscuits, Cream biscuits

Cakes, Muffins, Pastries, Brownies, Cupcakes, Donuts, Croissants, Puffs

Khakhra, Papad, Fryums, Namkeen, Bhujia, Sev, Mixture, Chips (potato, banana, tapioca), Extruded snacks, Popcorn,

Nachos, Wafers

Chocolate — dark, milk, white, compound, filled, truffle; Cocoa powder, Cocoa butter, Drinking chocolate

Candy, Toffee, Boiled sweets, Lollipop, Chewing gum, Bubble gum, Mints, Mouth freshener, Jelly candy, Gummies,

Marshmallow, Nougat

Indian mithai — laddoo, barfi, soan papdi, halwa, chikki, gajak, rewri, patisa, jalebi, imarti, mysore pak

Bakery ingredients — baking powder, baking soda, yeast, icing sugar, food colours, essence, sprinkles, fondant,

whipping cream

6. Meat, Poultry, Fish & Egg Products

Fresh / chilled / frozen meat — mutton, lamb, goat, buffalo, pork

Poultry — chicken (whole, cut, boneless), turkey, duck, quail

Processed meat — sausages, salami, ham, bacon, kebab, nuggets, patty, meat balls, cold cuts, canned meat,

dried/cured meat, jerky

Fish & seafood — fresh, frozen, dried fish, prawns, shrimp, crab, squid, surimi, fish fillet, canned tuna/sardine, fish

pickle, dry fish

Fish oil, Cod liver oil, Omega-3 (food form)

Eggs — table eggs, liquid egg, egg powder, egg white powder

7. Sweeteners & Honey

Sugar, Refined sugar, Brown sugar, Demerara, Caster sugar, Icing sugar, Sugar cubes

Jaggery / Gur, Jaggery powder, Khandsari, Misri / Mishri, Palm jaggery, Coconut sugar, Date sugar

Honey — raw, organic, multiflora, forest, acacia, infused honey

Artificial & natural sweeteners — saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame-K, stevia, monk fruit, erythritol, xylitol

Golden syrup, Maple syrup, Glucose syrup, Corn syrup, Molasses, Date syrup, Agave

8. Salt, Spices, Condiments & Seasonings

Common salt, Iodised salt, Rock salt / Sendha namak, Black salt / Kala namak, Sea salt, Himalayan pink salt, Low

sodium salt

Whole spices — turmeric, red chilli, coriander, cumin/jeera, black pepper, white pepper, cardamom (green & black),

clove, cinnamon, fennel/saunf, fenugreek/methi, mustard/rai, carom/ajwain, bay leaf/tejpatta, star anise,

nutmeg/jaiphal, mace/javitri, asafoetida/hing, dry ginger/sonth, kalonji, poppy seeds/khus khus, dry mango

powder/amchur, kokum, tamarind/imli, curry leaves, saffron/kesar, vanilla

Ground / powdered spices — haldi powder, mirchi powder, dhania powder, jeera powder, garam masala

Blended masalas — chaat masala, sambhar masala, rasam powder, biryani masala, chicken masala, meat masala,

pav bhaji masala, chole masala, kitchen king, tandoori masala, pani puri masala, tea/chai masala

Curry pastes, Ginger-garlic paste, Ready gravy base, Cooking pastes

Sauces — soya sauce, chilli sauce, schezwan sauce, hot sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, pizza sauce, pasta sauce,

barbecue sauce, tahini, pesto

Vinegar — white, apple cider, synthetic, balsamic; Mayonnaise, Salad dressings, Mustard sauce, Peri-peri seasoning,

Italian herbs, Oregano, Chilli flakes

Papad masala, Pickle masala, Seasoning cubes, Bouillon, Soup mixes

9. Beverages (Non-Alcoholic)

Packaged drinking water, Natural mineral water, Alkaline water, Flavoured water, Copper/vitamin water

Carbonated soft drinks, Soda, Tonic water, Ginger ale

Energy drinks, Sports / electrolyte drinks, ORS-type beverages (food form)

Fruit juices, Nectars, Fruit drinks, Fruit concentrates, Squash, Sharbat, Rooh Afza-type syrups, Cold-pressed juices,

Coconut water, Sugarcane juice, Aloe vera juice, Amla juice, Wheatgrass juice, Noni juice, Karela-jamun juice

Tea — black, green, white, oolong, CTC, orthodox, dust, tea bags, iced tea, masala chai, lemon tea, matcha, herbal

infusions, chamomile, hibiscus, tulsi tea, kadha mixes (food form)

Coffee — instant, roasted & ground, coffee beans, filter coffee, cold brew, coffee premix, decaf

Malted & health beverages, Drinking chocolate, Milk shake premix, RTD (Ready to Drink) beverages, Lassi/buttermilk

packs, Kombucha, Kefir

10. Nutraceuticals, Health Supplements & Special Dietary Foods

Health supplements — multivitamin, vitamin C, vitamin D3, B-complex, calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, biotin (food

form)

Protein — whey protein concentrate/isolate/hydrolysate, plant protein, soy protein, pea protein, mass gainer, meal

replacement shakes

Sports nutrition — BCAA, creatine, pre-workout, EAA, glutamine, L-carnitine, electrolytes

Nutraceuticals — omega-3, fish oil, flaxseed oil capsules, collagen, glucosamine, coenzyme Q10, melatonin (food

form limits ke andar), lutein

Probiotics, Prebiotics, Digestive enzymes, Dietary fibre, Psyllium husk / Isabgol

Herbal food supplements without disease claim — ashwagandha, moringa, spirulina, wheatgrass, giloy, tulsi (jab

claim sirf "wellness" ho)

Foods for Special Dietary Use (FSDU), Foods for Special Medical Purpose (FSMP), Diabetic foods, Gluten-free foods,

Low-sodium foods, Keto products

Infant formula, Follow-up formula, Infant milk substitute, Baby cereal / weaning food — IMS Act ke extra

restrictions bhi lagte hain

Novel foods, Functional foods, Fortified foods (Fortification logo +F)

11. Prepared / Ready Foods & Miscellaneous

Ready-to-eat meals, Retort pouches, Instant soups, Instant gravy, Instant halwa/upma, Cup noodles

Frozen ready-to-cook — French fries, nuggets, spring rolls, samosa, momos, cutlets, tikki

Food additives — colours, flavours, preservatives, emulsifiers, stabilisers, thickeners, anti-caking agents, enzymes,

hydrocolloids, agar, gelatin, pectin, xanthan gum

Food-contact packaging material (must meet FSSAI packaging regulations)

Organic food (Jaivik Bharat logo + NPOP / PGS-India certification)

Bakery & catering services, Cloud kitchen, Home-made food business

YE FSSAI ME NAHI AATE Pet food & animal feed (DAHD / import permit ke under), tobacco products, alcoholic

beverages (State Excise), ayurvedic medicines with therapeutic claim (AYUSH), drugs (CDSCO).

Authority: Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, under Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940 + Cosmetics Rules 2020.

Manufacturing Licence: Form COS-5 / COS-8 (State Licensing Authority).

Import Registration: Form COS-1 → Registration Certificate in Form COS-2 (CDSCO, valid 3 years).

COMPLETE PRODUCT LIST — Cosmetics

A. Skin Care

Face cream, Moisturiser, Cold cream, Night cream, Day cream, Anti-ageing cream, Wrinkle cream

Face wash, Cleanser, Cleansing milk, Micellar water, Facial foam, Face scrub, Exfoliator, Peel-off mask, Sheet mask,

Clay mask, Face pack, Ubtan

Toner, Serum, Face oil, Essence, Ampoule, Eye cream, Under-eye gel, Eye patches

Sunscreen, Sun block, Sun tan lotion, After-sun gel

Skin brightening / lightening cream, De-tan pack, Spot correction cream (non-drug claim)

Body lotion, Body butter, Body oil, Body scrub, Body mist, Hand cream, Foot cream, Foot scrub, Cracked heel cream

Petroleum jelly, Vaseline-type products, Lip balm, Lip scrub, Lip mask

Baby cream, Baby lotion, Baby oil, Baby powder, Baby wash, Baby shampoo

Talcum powder, Prickly heat powder, Dusting powder

Deodorant, Antiperspirant, Roll-on, Body spray, Underarm cream

Anti-acne cosmetics (non-medicated), Pore strips, Sleeping mask, Face mist

B. Hair Care

Shampoo, Anti-dandruff shampoo (cosmetic grade), Dry shampoo, Baby shampoo, Medicated shampoo (drug licence)

Conditioner, Hair mask, Hair spa cream, Leave-in conditioner, Hair serum

Hair oil — coconut, amla, almond, argan, onion, castor, bhringraj (cosmetic claim)

Hair colour, Hair dye, Bleach, Highlighting kit, Hair toner, Root touch-up, Henna (cosmetic use), Indigo powder

Hair gel, Hair wax, Pomade, Hair spray, Mousse, Hair cream, Hair styling clay

Hair straightening cream, Keratin treatment, Hair rebonding, Perming solution, Hair smoothening

Hair growth serum / oil (cosmetic claim only — therapeutic claim par AYUSH/drug licence)

Depilatory / hair removal cream, Wax strips, Cold wax, Hot wax, Hair removal spray

Beard oil, Beard wash, Beard cream, Moustache wax

C. Oral Care

Toothpaste (non-medicated), Gel toothpaste, Charcoal toothpaste, Whitening toothpaste

Tooth powder, Manjan, Dental cream

Mouthwash (non-medicated), Breath freshener spray, Teeth whitening strips/pens (cosmetic)

D. Colour Cosmetics / Make-Up

Foundation, BB cream, CC cream, Concealer, Primer, Compact powder, Loose powder, Setting powder, Setting spray,

Makeup fixer

Blush, Highlighter, Bronzer, Contour, Face palette

Lipstick, Liquid lipstick, Matte lipstick, Lip gloss, Lip liner, Lip tint, Lip crayon, Lip stain

Kajal, Kohl, Surma, Eyeliner (pencil, liquid, gel), Mascara, Eyeshadow, Eye palette, Eyebrow pencil, Brow gel, Brow

mascara, False eyelash adhesive

Makeup remover, Cleansing balm, Cleansing oil, Micellar remover, Makeup wipes

Body glitter, Face paint, Body paint, Temporary tattoo (cosmetic)

E. Nail Care

Nail polish, Nail enamel, Gel polish, Top coat, Base coat, Nail art products

Nail polish remover, Acetone-based remover, Remover wipes

Nail hardener, Cuticle oil, Cuticle remover, Nail strengthener, Artificial nails & nail glue

F. Perfumery & Fragrance

Perfume, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Cologne, Body mist, Pocket perfume

Attar / Ittar, Fragrance oil (personal use), Solid perfume

G. Bath, Soap & Personal Hygiene

Toilet soap, Bathing bar, Beauty soap, Handmade soap, Glycerine soap, Transparent soap

Shower gel, Body wash, Bubble bath, Bath salt, Bath bomb, Bath oil

Handwash, Liquid soap, Foaming handwash

Intimate wash, Feminine hygiene wash

Shaving cream, Shaving foam, Shaving gel, Shaving soap, After-shave lotion, After-shave balm, Pre-shave oil

H. Traditional & Miscellaneous

Sindoor, Kumkum, Bindi (adhesive cosmetic), Mehendi cone, Alta

Multani mitti, Rose water, Aloe vera gel (cosmetic claim), Glycerine, Face steamer creams

Cosmetic wipes, Cleansing pads, Nose strips

ZAROORI FARAK Agar product par THERAPEUTIC YA DISEASE CLAIM hai (jaise "fungal infection theek karta hai",

"dandruff ka ilaaj") to wo COSMETIC NAHI, DRUG ban jata hai aur Drug Licence chahiye. Agar Ayurvedic ingredients

ke saath treatment claim hai to AYUSH LICENCE chahiye. Sirf beauty/appearance claim ho tabhi cosmetic licence

kaafi hai. Toilet soap ke liye BIS ISI (IS 2888 etc.) bhi lag sakta hai.

Licence Forms: Form 20 / 21 (Retail sale), Form 20B / 21B (Wholesale), Form 25 / 28 (Manufacturing), Form 10

(Import).

COMPLETE PRODUCT LIST — Drug Licence Required

Allopathic medicines — tablets, capsules, syrups, injections, drops, inhalers, patches, suppositories

Schedule H, H1, X drugs — antibiotics, antivirals, sedatives, narcotics (prescription mandatory; marketplace par

restricted)

OTC / general medicines — paracetamol, antacid, ORS, cough syrup, lozenges, laxatives, anti-allergics

Vitamins & minerals in drug form (therapeutic dosage / drug claim ke saath)

Topical drugs — antiseptic cream, antifungal cream, antibacterial ointment, pain relief gel with drug claim,

medicated balm, burn cream

Medicated cosmetics — anti-dandruff shampoo with drug claim, medicated soap, anti-lice lotion, acne treatment

gel (benzoyl peroxide etc.), scabies lotion

Hand sanitizers (alcohol-based, with germ-kill claim)

Antiseptic liquids & disinfectants with germ-kill claim (Dettol-type)

Eye & ear preparations — eye drops, contact lens solution, ear drops

Condoms & contraceptives — regulated as drug/medical device

Diagnostic kits & reagents — pregnancy test kit, ovulation kit, blood glucose strips, rapid test kits

Blood products, Vaccines, Sera

Veterinary medicines

Medicated bandages & dressings with drug content

Nicotine replacement products — gum, patch, lozenge

Anaesthetics, IV fluids, Surgical sutures

Medical Devices Rules, 2017 ke tehat ab sabhi medical devices notified hain. Risk ke hisaab se 4 classes:

Class Risk Level Licence

Class A Low MD-5 (mfg) / MD-14 (import) — registration based

Class B Low-Moderate MD-5 (mfg) / MD-14 (import)

Class C Moderate-High MD-9 (mfg) / MD-15 (import) — CDSCO Central

Class D High MD-9 (mfg) / MD-15 (import) — CDSCO Central

COMPLETE PRODUCT LIST — Medical Devices

Class A — Low Risk

Surgical dressing, Cotton wool, Gauze, Bandage, Crepe bandage, Adhesive tape, Band-aid, Surgical plaster

Examination gloves, Surgical gloves, Face masks (surgical / N95), Head cap, Shoe cover, PPE kit, Gown

Alcohol swabs, Cotton buds (medical), Tongue depressor

Stethoscope, Manual BP apparatus, Clinical mercury/digital thermometer, Infrared thermometer

Wheelchair, Walker, Walking stick, Crutches, Commode chair, Patient bed, Air mattress, Water bed

Hot water bag, Ice bag, Hot & cold gel pack, Steam vaporiser, Steam inhaler

Orthopaedic supports — knee cap, ankle support, wrist splint, cervical collar, lumbar/abdominal belt, shoulder

immobiliser, arm sling, clavicle brace, finger splint, LS belt

Medical weighing scale, Height measuring scale, Measuring tape (medical)

Sterilisation container, Kidney tray, Medical bins

Spectacle lenses & frames (as notified), Eye patch

Class B — Low to Moderate Risk

Digital blood pressure monitor, Pulse oximeter, Glucometer & test strips, Lancets

Nebuliser, Steam nebuliser, Suction machine, Oxygen concentrator (as classified), Oxygen mask & cannula

Syringes (disposable), Needles, IV cannula, IV set, Scalp vein set, Blood collection tube, Vacutainer

Urinary catheter, Foley catheter, Urine bag, Ryle's tube, Feeding tube, Suction catheter

Hearing aid, Ear plugs (medical)

Contact lens, Contact lens care solution

Condoms, Intra Uterine Device (IUD), Diaphragm

Pregnancy test kit, Ovulation test kit, Rapid diagnostic kits

TENS machine, Physiotherapy devices, Cervical traction kit, Nerve stimulators

Breast pump, Nasal aspirator, Baby feeding tube

Dental instruments, Dental burs, Orthodontic brackets, Dental impression material

Surgical instruments — scissors, forceps, scalpel, retractors

Blood pressure cuff, ECG electrodes, Ultrasound gel

First aid kit (assembled medical kit)

Class C — Moderate to High Risk

Infusion pump, Syringe pump, Ventilator, CPAP / BiPAP machine, Anaesthesia machine

Defibrillator, ECG machine, Patient monitor, Dialysis machine, Dialyser

Ultrasound machine, X-ray machine, CT/MRI (also under AERB for radiation)

Surgical sutures, Bone cement, Orthopaedic plates & screws, External fixators

Insulin pump, Blood bags, Blood warmer

Laser surgical equipment, Electro-surgical unit / Cautery

Class D — High Risk

Heart valve, Cardiac stent (drug-eluting & bare metal), Pacemaker, Implantable defibrillator

Hip & knee joint implants, Spinal implants, Bone graft substitutes

Intraocular lens (IOL), Cochlear implant, Breast implant

Vascular grafts, Neurological catheters, Ventricular assist devices

MARKETPLACE SELLERS KE LIYE ALERT Aaj kal BP monitor, oximeter, glucometer, nebuliser, thermometer,

orthopaedic belt, contact lens aur condoms — sab notified medical devices hain. Bina valid MD licence / import

licence ke inhe list karna listing removal aur account suspension ka bada karan hai.

Authority: Bureau of Indian Standards, notified by MeitY (Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology), MNRE

(solar) aur other ministries.

Nature: Self-declaration + lab testing. Factory inspection nahi hoti. Product par Standard Mark with R-number

lagana zaroori.

COMPLETE PRODUCT LIST — BIS CRS

A. IT & Office Equipment

Laptop, Notebook, Netbook, Tablet, 2-in-1 devices

Desktop computer, All-in-one PC, Automatic Data Processing Machine, Server, Thin client

Visual Display Unit / Monitor (LCD, LED), Video monitor

Printer — inkjet, laser, dot matrix, 3D printer (as notified); Plotter, Multi-function device

Scanner, Copying machine, Duplicator, Photocopier

Keyboard, Wireless keyboard, Mouse, Wireless mouse

Cash register, Point of Sale (POS) terminal, Passbook printer

Smart card reader, Barcode reader, Passport reader, RFID reader

Mail processing machine / Franking machine / Postage machine

USB flash drive / Pen drive, External hard disk drive, Solid state drive (as notified)

B. Audio, Video & Display

LED TV, LCD TV, Plasma TV, Smart TV (all sizes)

Set Top Box (all types)

Optical disc player, DVD player, Blu-ray player, Digital video player

Amplifier with input power 2000W and above, Electronic musical system

Wireless / Bluetooth headphone, Earphone, Neckband, TWS earbuds

Bluetooth speaker, Smart speaker, Portable speaker, Soundbar, Home theatre

Microphone (as notified), PA system

C. Power, Battery & Charging

Power adaptor for IT equipment, Power adaptor for audio/video equipment, Adaptor for household use

Mobile phone charger, Fast charger, Multi-port charger, Wireless charger

Power bank

UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) / Inverter up to 10 kVA

Sealed secondary cells & batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes — lithium-ion cell, li-polymer, Ni-

MH

Battery for mobile phones, laptops, power tools & portable applications

USB Type-C receptacle, plug and cable assembly

DC or AC supplied electronic control gear for LED modules (LED driver)

D. Lighting (LED)

Self-ballasted LED lamp / LED bulb

Fixed general purpose LED luminaire, Recessed LED luminaire, LED downlight

LED luminaire for road & street lighting, LED flood light, LED high bay

LED hand lamp / Portable LED luminaire, LED emergency light

LED lighting chain / Decorative string light, LED strip light

Standalone LED module, LED panel light, LED tube light

LED lights operating at AC voltage below 50V

E. Mobile, Wearable & Telecom

Mobile phone, Feature phone, Smartphone

Smart watch, Fitness band, Wearable devices

Telephone answering machine, Cordless phone (as notified)

Wireless microphone, Wireless AV transmitter

F. Cameras & Imaging

Digital camera, DSLR, Mirrorless camera, Action camera

Video camera, Camcorder

CCTV camera, IP camera, Dome camera, Bullet camera, Home security camera, DVR / NVR

Web camera, Video conferencing camera, Doorbell camera

G. Household & Other Electronics under CRS

Microwave oven

Electronic games / Video game console

Electronic clock with mains power

Smart home controller, Smart plug, Smart switch, IoT hub

Sewing machine with electronic control (as notified), Electronic dimmer

In-vehicle AV player / Car infotainment system

Safes & vaults with electronic locks (as notified)

Electric ceiling fan with electronic regulation (BLDC fans — as notified)

H. Solar Photovoltaics (Notified by MNRE)

Crystalline silicon terrestrial PV module (Si wafer based)

Thin film terrestrial PV module (a-Si, CIGS, CdTe)

Solar photovoltaic inverter / Grid-connected inverter

Solar DC cable and Solar AC cable

Storage battery / Secondary cells for solar PV systems

Solar charge controller, Solar power bank, Solar lantern, Solar home lighting system, Solar street light

Note: CRS list phases me expand hoti rehti hai (abhi 80+ products). Latest list — bis.gov.in → Products under Compulsory

Certification → Scheme-II (Registration Scheme).

Nature: Factory inspection + product testing. Domestic manufacturers → ISI Licence (Scheme-I). Foreign

manufacturers → FMCS (Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme). Importers ko BIS-certified source se hi import

karna hoga.

COMPLETE PRODUCT LIST — Sector Wise

A. Household Electrical Appliances

Electric iron (dry & steam), Immersion water heater / rod, Storage water heater / Geyser, Instant water heater

Electric kettle, Electric cooker, Rice cooker, Induction cooktop, Electric hot plate, Sandwich maker, Toaster, Roti

maker

Mixer grinder, Food processor, Juicer, Blender, Wet grinder, Hand blender, Chopper

Room heater, Fan heater, Oil-filled radiator, Halogen heater

Ceiling fan, Table fan, Pedestal fan, Wall-mounting fan, Exhaust fan, Air circulator, Fresh air fan

Washing machine, Dishwasher (as notified), Refrigerator, Deep freezer, Visi cooler

Air conditioner (window & split), Air cooler, Air purifier (as notified)

Hair dryer, Hair straightener, Hair curler, Electric shaver, Trimmer (as notified)

OTG / Oven-toaster-griller, Electric tandoor, Air fryer (as notified)

Vacuum cleaner, Wet & dry vacuum

Water purifier — RO, UV, UF, Gravity purifier

Electric sewing machine, Electric motor for domestic appliances

Water pump / Monobloc pump / Submersible pump, Agricultural pump set

B. Electrical Accessories, Wires & Fittings

PVC insulated cables, Flexible cables, Copper & aluminium conductors, Armoured cables, House wiring cable

Switches, Sockets, Plugs, Plug-socket combination, Multi-plug, Extension cord / Cord set, Spike guard

MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker), RCCB, MCCB, Distribution board, Fuse, Changeover switch

Lamp holder, Ceiling rose, Conduit pipe (PVC & steel), Junction box, Cable gland

Tubular fluorescent lamp, Ballast, Starter, Choke

Voltage stabiliser, Transformer, Switchgear, Contactor, Electricity meter (also Legal Metrology)

Electric wire harness, Insulation tape

C. Kitchenware, Utensils & Cookware

Pressure cooker (IS 2347) — aluminium & stainless steel, Pressure pan

Aluminium utensils, Hard anodised cookware, Non-stick cookware (as notified)

Stainless steel utensils, Stainless steel pipes & tubes, Stainless steel sheets

Vacuum flask, Thermos, Insulated bottle, Casserole (as notified)

LPG stove / Domestic gas stove, Commercial gas burner, LPG cylinder, LPG regulator, LPG hose

Aluminium foil (food grade), Aluminium container

Water storage tank (as notified), Plastic containers for food (as notified)

D. Toys & Children's Products (Toys QCO 2020)

14 saal se kam umar ke bachchon ke liye sabhi toys par ISI Mark mandatory. Non-electric toys — IS 9873 (Parts 1 to 9).

Electric toys — IS 15644.

Soft toys, Stuffed toys, Teddy bear, Plush toys

Plastic toys, Die-cast toys, Wooden toys, Metal toys

Dolls, Doll houses, Action figures, Figurines

Building blocks, Lego-type blocks, Construction sets, Puzzles, Jigsaw, Board games, Card games (children)

Remote control cars, RC helicopters, RC drones (toy grade), Battery-operated toys

Ride-on toys, Tricycle, Kids scooter, Balance bike, Kids car, Rocking horse, Pedal car

Musical toys, Toy instruments, Sound toys, Light-up toys

Educational toys, Activity toys, STEM kits, Science kits, Slime, Clay & dough

Baby rattles, Teethers, Baby gym, Play mats, Baby walker

Water toys, Pool toys, Inflatable toys, Bath toys, Sand toys

Outdoor play equipment, Slides, Swings, Trampolines (children)

Toy guns, Bubble guns, Toy weapons (non-projectile), Yo-yo, Spinning tops

Art & craft kits for children, Colouring sets (non-food-grade colours restricted)

Exempt: Toys for children above 14 years jo clearly labelled ho, aur kuch specified categories. Verification zaroori.

E. Footwear (Footwear QCO — Phased Implementation)

Leather footwear — formal shoes, casual shoes, boots, sandals

Rubber & PVC footwear — slippers, flip flops, hawai chappal, gum boots, rain boots

PU / EVA footwear, Moulded footwear, Sports shoes, Running shoes, Canvas shoes

Safety footwear, Industrial safety shoes (IS 15298), Anti-static footwear

Ladies footwear — heels, wedges, ballerinas, mojaris, juttis (as notified)

Children's footwear, School shoes

Footwear components — soles, insoles (as notified)

F. Furniture (Furniture QCO)

Work chairs, Office chairs, Executive chairs, Task chairs, Gaming chairs

General purpose seating — sofa, recliner, dining chair, stool, bench

Tables & desks — office table, study table, dining table, coffee table, computer desk

Storage furniture — wardrobe, cupboard, cabinet, chest of drawers, bookshelf, shoe rack, TV unit

Beds — single, double, king, queen, bunk bed, sofa-cum-bed, storage bed

Mattress (as notified), Baby cot, High chair, Kids furniture

Modular furniture, Outdoor furniture (as notified)

G. Personal Safety & Protective Equipment

Protective helmet for two-wheeler riders (IS 4151) — mandatory

Industrial safety helmet (IS 2925), Safety goggles, Face shield

Safety belt, Full body harness, Fall arrest devices

Life jacket, Life buoy, Swimming aid (as notified)

Fire extinguisher (IS 15683), Fire hose, Smoke alarm, Heat detector

Respirators & safety masks (industrial), Ear muffs, Ear plugs (industrial)

Safety gloves (industrial), Welding shield

H. Automotive & Components

Pneumatic tyres & tubes — car, two-wheeler, truck, tractor, off-road

Automotive horns, Safety glass / Toughened & laminated glass, Rear view mirror

Seat belts, Brake hoses, Brake fluid, Brake linings & pads

Lead acid batteries (automotive & inverter), Retro-reflective tape, Reflectors

CNG kits, LPG kits, CNG cylinders, Fuel tanks

Automotive bulbs & lamps, Headlight assemblies

Engine oil & lubricants (as notified), Coolant

Child restraint systems / Car seats for children, Helmets for children

EV components — EV charger, EV battery pack, EV motor controller (as notified)

I. Steel, Metals & Fasteners

High strength deformed steel bars / TMT bars (Fe 415, Fe 500, Fe 550, Fe 600)

Structural steel — angles, channels, I-beams, H-beams, plates, sheets

Stainless steel — seamless pipes & tubes, welded pipes, sheets, coils, utensils grade

Galvanised (GI) pipes, ERW pipes, MS pipes

Steel wire, Wire ropes, Binding wire, Barbed wire, Welded wire mesh

Nuts, Bolts, Screws, Fasteners, Washers, Rivets

Welding electrodes, Welding wire

Copper & copper alloy products, Aluminium ingots & sheets, Zinc, Nickel (as notified)

J. Cement, Construction & Building Material

Cement — OPC 33/43/53, PPC, PSC, White cement, Rapid hardening cement, Microfine cement

Ceramic tiles, Vitrified tiles, Wall tiles, Floor tiles

Glass — float glass, safety glass, toughened glass, laminated glass, mirror

Plywood, Blockboard, Particle board, MDF, HDF, Veneer, Laminates

PVC pipes & fittings, HDPE pipes, CPVC pipes, UPVC pipes, SWR pipes

Sanitaryware — wash basin, water closet, cistern, urinal

Taps, Faucets, Bib cock, Angle valve, Shower, Health faucet (as notified)

Bitumen, Bituminous products, Waterproofing compounds

Paints & varnishes (as notified), Wall putty, Adhesives (as notified)

Bricks, Fly ash bricks, AAC blocks, Concrete blocks (as notified)

K. Chemicals, Polymers & Fibres

Polymers — PVC resin, Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (LDPE, HDPE, LLDPE), PET resin, Polycarbonate, ABS,

Polystyrene, Nylon

Man-made fibres — Polyester staple fibre, Polyester filament yarn, Viscose staple fibre, Acrylic fibre, Nylon filament

yarn, Polyester industrial yarn

Industrial chemicals — caustic soda, soda ash, sulphuric acid, acetic acid, methanol, toluene, acetone, aniline,

phenol, formaldehyde, hydrogen peroxide

Solvents, Plasticisers, Rubber chemicals, Dyes & intermediates (as notified)

Industrial gases, Compressed gases (also PESO)

L. Food-Related ISI (Mandatory, FSSAI Ke Saath)

Packaged drinking water (IS 10500 / IS 14543) — ISI + FSSAI dono mandatory

Natural mineral water (IS 13428) — ISI + FSSAI dono mandatory

Milk powder, Skimmed milk powder, Partly skimmed milk powder

Condensed milk, Sweetened condensed milk, Evaporated milk

Infant milk food / Infant formula, Follow-up formula

Milk-cereal based weaning food, Processed cereal-based complementary food

Iodised salt / Common salt for human consumption

Food grade hexane, Food grade solvents

M. Batteries, Dry Cells & Storage

Dry cell batteries — AA, AAA, C, D, 9V (IS 8144)

Lead acid batteries — automotive, inverter, tubular, SMF

Lithium-ion cells & batteries for portable applications (IS 16046)

Solar storage batteries

N. Miscellaneous Consumer Products

Toilet soap, Bathing bar, Household & laundry soap (as notified)

Safes, Vaults, Strong room doors, Locks & padlocks (as notified)

Umbrellas (as notified), Rain coats (as notified)

Fire crackers (also PESO), Matches (also PESO)

Sanitary napkins & baby diapers (as notified under respective IS)

Cotton bales, Jute bags & sacks (as notified)

Domestic gas geyser, Gas water heater

Sports goods (as notified), Bicycles & bicycle components

Luggage & trolley bags (as notified)

WARNING QCO list har kuch mahine me badalti hai. 2024–2026 me footwear, furniture, toys, chemicals, machinery

aur textiles par naye QCO aaye hain. Import karne se pehle BIS.GOV.IN → PRODUCTS UNDER COMPULSORY

CERTIFICATION par apne HSN/product ka exact status verify karein.

Mandatory — Gold Jewellery & Artefacts

Purity grades covered: 9K, 14K, 18K, 20K, 22K, 23K, 24K

Gold jewellery — ring, chain, necklace, bangle, bracelet, earring, pendant, nose pin, mangalsutra, anklet, toe ring

Gold artefacts — idols, coins (as notified), decorative items

Har item par 3 marks: BIS logo + Purity/Fineness + 6-digit alphanumeric HUID (Hallmark Unique

Identification)

Jeweller ko BIS Registration lena hoga; hallmarking BIS-recognised Assaying & Hallmarking Centre (AHC) se

Silver — Currently Voluntary

Silver jewellery & artefacts — BIS 925 (sterling), 990, 970, 900, 835, 800 grades

Silver coins, silver utensils, silver idols — voluntary hallmarking scheme

Note: Imitation / artificial jewellery, gold-plated aur fashion jewellery par hallmarking lagoo nahi hoti — par LMPC labelling aur

(agar metal content claim ho) misleading claim rules lagte hain.

Machinery & Electrical Equipment Safety Regulation ke tehat industrial machinery ko cover karta hai.

Pumps & compressors, Air compressors, Vacuum pumps

Cranes, Hoists, Lifting tackle, Forklifts, Material handling equipment

Gears & gear boxes, Bearings, Power transmission equipment

Textile machinery — weaving machines, embroidery machines, knitting machines, spinning machines

Packing & packaging machinery, Filling machines, Sealing machines, Labelling machines

Food processing machinery, Flour mills, Oil expellers, Dairy equipment

Printing machinery, Paper machinery, Plastic processing machinery, Injection moulding machines

Industrial fans & blowers, Air handling units

Generators / Gensets, Transformers, Switchgear, Motors, Alternators

Machine tools — lathes, milling, CNC machines, drilling machines, grinders

Agricultural machinery — tractors' components, harvesters, threshers (as notified)

Construction machinery — concrete mixers, earth moving equipment (as notified)

Welding machinery, Cutting equipment

Do alag-alag cheezein hain — inhe confuse mat karein.

PART A — LMPC Registration (Packaged Commodity)

Kise chahiye: Har manufacturer, packer aur importer jo pre-packaged commodity bechta hai. Ye lagbhag har e-

commerce seller par lagoo hota hai — chahe product kuch bhi ho.

Manufacturer Registration — apne product khud pack karne wale

Packer Registration — doosre ka product pack karne wale

Importer Registration — imported packaged goods (Customs clearance ke liye mandatory)

Applicable products: Food, cosmetics, electronics, garments, footwear, toys, stationery, hardware, home decor,

kitchenware, personal care, pet products — matlab koi bhi pre-packed retail commodity.

Exempted: 10 gram / 10 ml se kam net quantity, agricultural farm produce above 50 kg, packaged service items,

industrial/institutional consumer packages (jinme "Not for retail sale" clearly likha ho).

PART B — Model Approval + Verification & Stamping (Weights & Measures)

Kise chahiye: Jo bhi weighing ya measuring instrument banata, imports karta ya bechta hai. Instrument par Model

Approval Certificate + State Legal Metrology dwara verification stamp zaroori.

Weighing Instruments

Kitchen weighing scale, Digital kitchen scale, Nutrition scale

Personal / Bathroom weighing scale, Body fat scale, Smart weighing scale, Baby weighing scale

Jewellery scale, Gold weighing balance, Precision balance, Analytical balance, Carat balance

Counter scale, Table top scale, Shop scale, Price computing scale

Platform scale, Floor scale, Pallet scale, Bench scale

Hanging scale, Spring balance, Crane scale, Luggage scale

Weighbridge, Rail weighbridge, Truck scale, Axle weigher

Beam scale, Steelyard, Automatic weighing machines, Check-weighers, Bagging & filling weighers

Standard weights — cast iron weights, brass weights, stainless steel weights, carat weights, milligram weights

Load cells (as component of approved instrument)

Measuring Instruments

Measuring tape, Steel tape, Fibre glass tape, Measuring rod, Ruler / scale used in trade

Measuring jugs, Measuring cans, Capacity measures, Milk measures, Volumetric flasks used in trade

Petrol / diesel dispensing pumps, Fuel dispensers, CNG dispensers, LPG mass flow meters

Water meters, Gas meters, Energy / electricity meters

Flow meters used in trade, Bulk milk meters, Oil flow meters

Taximeters, Auto-rickshaw fare meters

Length measuring machines for textiles / cables

Clinical & laboratory glassware used in trade (as notified)

Thermometers used in trade transactions

E-COMMERCE ALERT Kitchen scale, bathroom scale, luggage scale aur measuring tape jaise "chhote" products bhi

Model Approval ke bina bechna illegal hai. Ye India me ek bahut common enforcement action ka karan hai.

AYUSH = Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy. Licence State Licensing Authority (Drug

Controller) se milta hai, Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940 ke tehat.

Licence forms: Form 25-D (manufacturing), Form 24-D (application), Loan licence Form 25-E. GMP certificate

(Schedule T) bhi zaroori.

COMPLETE PRODUCT LIST — AYUSH

A. Ayurvedic — Classical & Patent/Proprietary

Churna — triphala churna, hingvastak, sitopaladi, avipattikar, ashwagandha churna, brahmi churna

Vati / Gutika / Tablets — chandraprabha vati, arogyavardhini vati, khadiradi vati, giloy ghan vati, punarnava

mandur

Bhasma & Pishti — swarna bhasma, abhrak bhasma, mukta pishti, praval pishti, godanti bhasma

Asava & Arishta — dashmularishta, ashokarishta, kumaryasava, draksharishta, arjunarishta, lohasava

Taila (medicated oils) — mahanarayan tail, ksheerbala tail, bhringraj tail, neelibhringadi, dhanwantharam tail,

brahmi tail

Ghrita — brahmi ghrita, phal ghrita, triphala ghrita

Avaleha / Lehya — chyawanprash, kushmanda avaleha, vasavaleha, drakshavaleha

Kwath / Kadha / Kashayam — dashmool kwath, giloy kadha, immunity kadha (with therapeutic claim)

Guggulu — yogaraj guggulu, kaishore guggulu, triphala guggulu, mahayograj guggulu

Rasayana & Rasa preparations — makardhwaj, tribhuvan kirti ras, sanjivani vati

Arka — ajwain arka, gulab arka, pudina arka

Malahara / Lepa — ayurvedic ointments, herbal pain balms, wound healing lepa

Herbal capsules & tablets with therapeutic claim — ashwagandha, shatavari, giloy, neem, karela, jamun,

moringa, safed musli, shilajit, gokshura, tulsi

Panchakarma preparations — basti oils, nasya oils, abhyanga oils

B. Unani

Majun, Khamira, Itrifal, Jawarish, Habb (tablets), Qurs, Safoof (powders)

Sharbat (medicated), Arq, Roghan (oils), Marham (ointments), Zimad (paste)

Kushta, Tila, Joshanda

C. Siddha

Chooranam, Mezhugu, Parpam, Chendooram, Kuligai, Legiyam, Thailam, Rasam, Bhasmam, Nei

D. Homeopathy

Mother tinctures (Q), Dilutions (6C, 30C, 200C, 1M), Biochemic tablets (12 tissue salts)

Bach flower remedies, Homeopathic ointments, drops, syrups, hair & skin preparations

E. Ayurvedic Cosmetics (Ayurvedic Proprietary Cosmetics)

Ayurvedic hair oil with therapeutic claim (hair fall control, dandruff treatment)

Ayurvedic / medicated soap, face wash, face pack with treatment claim

Ayurvedic toothpaste & tooth powder with gum-disease claim

Ayurvedic pain balm, rub, spray, joint pain oil

Ayurvedic skin cream for eczema/psoriasis type claims

SABSE IMPORTANT RULE — FSSAI VS AYUSH

Ek hi product do licence me ja sakta hai, decision CLAIM se hota hai:

• "Ashwagandha Capsule — Health Supplement, supports general wellness" → FSSAI (Nutraceutical)

• "Ashwagandha Vati — anxiety, insomnia aur stress ke ilaaj ke liye" → AYUSH (Medicine)

Galat licence par listing = misbranding, listing removal, aur legal action.

Authority: WPC Wing, Department of Telecommunications. ETA = Equipment Type Approval, self-declaration based,

Saral Sanchar portal se.

Kise chahiye: Koi bhi product jisme Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RF ya wireless transmission ho — chahe wo license-

exempt frequency band me ho.

COMPLETE PRODUCT LIST — WPC / ETA

Bluetooth earphones, TWS earbuds, Neckband, Wireless headphones, Bluetooth speaker, Soundbar with BT

Smart watch, Fitness band, Wireless wearables, Bluetooth trackers (tag-type)

Wireless mouse, Wireless keyboard, Wireless presenter, Bluetooth gamepad

Wi-Fi router, Modem, Range extender, Wi-Fi repeater, Access point, Mesh Wi-Fi system, Dongle

Smart TV with Wi-Fi, Streaming stick, Casting device, Set top box with Wi-Fi

Smart bulbs, Smart plugs, Smart switches, Smart locks, Smart doorbell, IoT sensors, Smart home hub

Wireless CCTV, Wi-Fi camera, Baby monitor, Wireless doorbell

Drones & RC toys with RF remote, RC cars, RC helicopters

Wireless charger, Wireless power transfer devices

RFID readers & tags, NFC devices, Contactless payment terminals

Walkie-talkie / Two-way radio (licence-exempt band only; baaki ke liye separate licence)

Car FM transmitter, Wireless car chargers with BT, Bluetooth car kits

Wireless microphones, Wireless AV transmitters, Wireless projectors

Bluetooth medical devices — BT oximeter, BT BP monitor, BT glucometer

GPS trackers, Vehicle tracking devices, Pet trackers

Wireless printers, Wi-Fi scanners

Bluetooth-enabled scales, Smart water bottles, Smart rings

Import ke liye alag se WPC Import Licence lena padta hai. ETA aur Import Licence dono alag documents hain.

Mandatory Testing & Certification of Telecom Equipment — DoT ke under. Phased implementation.

Wi-Fi routers, Modems, Broadband CPE, Optical Network Terminal (ONT/ONU), Set Top Box

LAN switches, Media gateways, Routers, PoE switches, Ethernet devices

Telephone handsets, Cordless phones, PABX / EPABX systems, Feedback devices

Smart watches with SIM / cellular, IoT gateways, M2M devices

Repeaters, Signal boosters, Transmission terminal equipment

Optical fibre cable, Optical fibre, Patch cords, Splitters

SIP phones, VoIP gateways, Video conferencing endpoints

GPON equipment, DWDM equipment, Microwave radio equipment

Smart electricity meters with communication module

Mandatory Star Labelling

Room Air Conditioner (split & window), Light Commercial AC, Inverter AC

Frost-Free Refrigerator, Direct Cool Refrigerator, Deep Freezer, Visi Cooler, Chest Freezer

Ceiling Fan, BLDC Fan

Colour Television / LED TV

LED Lamps / LED Bulbs

Tubular Fluorescent Lamp (TFL)

Storage Water Heater / Electric Geyser

Distribution Transformer

Stationary Storage Type Water Heater

Agricultural pump sets / Submersible pump sets

Washing Machine (as notified)

Voluntary Star Labelling

Microwave oven, Induction hob, Laptop & computer, Solar water heater, Air cooler (desert & personal), Chimney, Air

purifier, Ceiling fan (BLDC voluntary categories), Diesel generator set, Solar PV module, Ultra-Deep Freezer

EPR = Extended Producer Responsibility. Authority — CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board), online EPR portal.

A. Plastic Packaging EPR (Plastic Waste Management Rules)

Kise chahiye: Producer, Importer aur Brand Owner (PIBO) — matlab har wo seller jo plastic packaging use karta hai.

Category I — Rigid plastic packaging (bottles, jars, containers, caps, boxes)

Category II — Flexible plastic packaging, single layer/multilayer (pouches, poly bags, wrappers, sachets)

Category III — Multi-layered plastic packaging (at least one layer non-plastic)

Category IV — Plastic sheet / cover made of compostable plastic

Includes: bubble wrap, air pillows, stretch film, shrink wrap, courier bags, tape, laminated cartons, blister packs

B. E-Waste EPR (E-Waste Management Rules)

106+ EEE (Electrical & Electronic Equipment) items notified. Producers, importers & brand owners ko registration lena

hoga.

IT & Telecom — laptop, desktop, server, printer, scanner, monitor, mobile phone, tablet, router, modem, telephone,

fax

Consumer electricals — TV, refrigerator, washing machine, AC, microwave, dishwasher, vacuum cleaner, water

purifier, air purifier, air cooler, fan, iron, geyser, mixer grinder, toaster, kettle, hair dryer, sewing machine

Lighting — LED bulbs, LED luminaires, tube lights, CFL, lamp fittings

Toys & leisure — electric toys, video game consoles, electronic games

Medical devices (electrical), Monitoring & control instruments

Power tools, Electrical & electronic tools

Solar PV modules, Solar panels, Solar cells

Vending machines, POS terminals, ATMs

C. Battery Waste EPR (Battery Waste Management Rules)

Portable batteries — AA/AAA dry cells, button cells, li-ion cells, rechargeable batteries

Automotive batteries — car, two-wheeler, truck lead acid batteries

Industrial batteries — inverter, UPS, telecom, solar storage

Electric vehicle batteries — EV battery packs, li-ion packs

Batteries embedded in products (power banks, laptops, phones, toys, wearables)

D. Tyre Waste EPR

New tyres — car, two-wheeler, truck, bus, tractor, off-road

Imported waste tyres, Retreaded tyres, Tyre imports for reuse

E. Used Oil EPR

Lubricating oil, Engine oil, Base oil, Gear oil, Hydraulic oil, Transmission fluid, Industrial oils

Explosives Act 1884, Petroleum Act 1934, Gas Cylinder Rules 2016, SMPV(U) Rules 2016 ke tehat.

COMPLETE PRODUCT LIST — PESO Licence

Fireworks & Crackers — sabhi patakhe, sparklers/phuljhadi, anaar, chakri, rockets, bombs, fancy fireworks

Matches — safety matches, wax matches, matchbox manufacturing

Lighters — gas lighters, cigarette lighters, kitchen gas lighters, refillable lighters, butane refill cans

LPG — LPG cylinders, LPG storage, LPG bottling, camping gas canisters, portable gas stoves with cartridge

Compressed gas cylinders — oxygen, nitrogen, CO2, argon, acetylene, medical oxygen cylinders, CNG cylinders

Aerosol products — deodorant sprays, body sprays, air fresheners, insect sprays, spray paints, hair sprays, PU

foam cans, dry shampoo cans

Petroleum products — petrol, diesel, kerosene, naphtha, mineral turpentine, thinner, solvent, benzene, toluene

Flammable liquids — paints, varnishes, adhesives with flammable solvent, nail polish remover (bulk), spirit,

alcohol-based sanitizer (bulk storage)

Explosives — detonators, blasting explosives, fuses, gunpowder

Fire extinguishers — manufacturing & refilling (also BIS ISI)

Pressure vessels — air receivers, boilers, autoclaves, pressure cookers (industrial)

Calcium carbide, Ammonium nitrate

Insecticides Act 1968 ke tehat. Registration + State Manufacturing/Selling Licence dono chahiye.

Mosquito repellents — coils, mats, liquid vaporisers, refills, sprays, aerosols, patches, roll-ons, creams, bands

(repellent claim ke saath)

Household insecticides — cockroach killer gel/spray, ant killer, bed bug spray, fly spray, lizard repellent, termite

treatment chemicals

Rodenticides — rat poison, rat cake, rodent bait

Agricultural pesticides — insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, nematicides, weedicides, plant growth regulators

Bio-pesticides — neem oil formulations with pest claim, Bt formulations, bio-fungicides

Public health insecticides — larvicides, fogging chemicals, disinfectant with pest control claim

Wood preservatives & anti-termite chemicals

Grain protectants & fumigants — aluminium phosphide, methyl bromide

A. Fertiliser Control Order (FCO) — Fertiliser Licence

Chemical fertilisers — urea, DAP, MOP, NPK complexes, SSP, ammonium sulphate

Micronutrient fertilisers — zinc sulphate, ferrous sulphate, boron, magnesium

Organic fertilisers — city compost, vermicompost, organic manure, cow dung manure, bone meal, neem cake

Bio-fertilisers — rhizobium, azotobacter, PSB, mycorrhiza

Water soluble fertilisers, Liquid fertilisers, Foliar sprays, Plant growth promoters

Potting mix & soil mixes with nutrient claim, Cocopeat with nutrient claim

B. Seeds Act — Seed Licence

Vegetable seeds, Fruit seeds, Flower seeds, Herb seeds, Microgreen seeds

Agricultural crop seeds — wheat, paddy, maize, pulses, oilseeds, cotton

Hybrid seeds, GM seeds (separate approval — GEAC), Treated seeds

Seed kits, Grow kits, Sprouting seeds (agricultural use)

C. Plant Quarantine Order (Import ke liye)

Live plants, Saplings, Bulbs, Tubers, Cuttings, Bonsai plants

Imported seeds, Dried plant material, Cut flowers, Wood & wooden packaging

Import ke liye Phytosanitary Certificate + Import Permit zaroori

D. Pet Food & Animal Products

Pet food (dog food, cat food, bird feed, fish food) — import ke liye DAHD (Department of Animal Husbandry &

Dairying) Import Permit + Sanitary Import Permit

Animal feed, Livestock feed supplements

Animal origin products — leather (untanned), wool, bone meal, dairy imports

Nano drones (up to 250 g) — registration exempt, par rules apply

Micro (250 g – 2 kg), Small (2–25 kg), Medium (25–150 kg), Large (150 kg+)

Requirements: Type Certificate, UIN (Unique Identification Number) Digital Sky portal se, RPC (Remote Pilot

Certificate) commercial use ke liye, Insurance, NPNT (No Permission No Takeoff) compliance

Drone components, Drone cameras, FPV goggles — WPC/ETA bhi lagta hai

Toy drones for children — Toys QCO (BIS ISI) + WPC/ETA

Textile Labelling — Legal Metrology + Textile Committee

Garments par koi ISI mark nahi lagta, par ye declarations mandatory hain:

Fibre composition (e.g. 100% Cotton, 60% Cotton 40% Polyester)

Size (Indian size + measurement in cm/inch)

Care instructions / Wash care symbols

Manufacturer / Importer name & address, Country of Origin

MRP inclusive of all taxes, Month & Year of manufacture

Consumer care contact details

Covered products: Shirts, t-shirts, kurtas, kurtis, sarees, lehengas, salwar suits, dresses, trousers, jeans, shorts,

skirts, blazers, jackets, sweaters, thermals, innerwear, lingerie, nightwear, socks, stockings, shawls, stoles, dupattas,

scarves, bedsheets, bed covers, blankets, quilts, comforters, pillow covers, curtains, towels, table linen, kitchen linen,

carpets, rugs, doormats, cushion covers, baby clothing, school uniforms.

Voluntary Marks (Value Addition)

Handloom Mark — handloom products ki authenticity (Development Commissioner for Handlooms)

India Handloom Brand — premium quality handloom

Silk Mark — pure silk authenticity (Silk Mark Organisation of India)

Craftmark — handicraft authenticity

Woolmark — pure wool (international)

GI Tag (Geographical Indication) — Banarasi, Kanjivaram, Pashmina, Chanderi, Pochampally, Bandhani etc. use

karne ke liye authorised user registration zaroori

Jewellery & Accessories

Gold jewellery → BIS Hallmark + HUID mandatory

Silver jewellery → Hallmark voluntary

Imitation / fashion / artificial jewellery → Hallmark nahi, par LMPC labelling + nickel/lead content safety claims

accurate hone chahiye

Gemstones & diamonds → certification (IGI/GIA) voluntary par claim karne par accurate hona chahiye

Watches → LMPC + (agar smart watch) BIS CRS + WPC/ETA

AGMARK (Directorate of Marketing & Inspection) — Voluntary

Spices & condiments, Honey, Ghee, Butter, Vegetable oils, Wheat flour / atta, Besan, Pulses, Rice, Basmati rice,

Wheat, Jaggery, Vermicelli, Corn flakes, Eggs, Dry fruits

Organic Certification

Jaivik Bharat logo + FSSAI Organic — domestic organic food sale

NPOP (National Programme for Organic Production) — APEDA ke through, export ke liye

PGS-India (Participatory Guarantee System) — small farmer groups, domestic sale

Applicable: organic fruits, vegetables, grains, pulses, spices, tea, coffee, honey, oils, processed organic food, organic

cotton (separate GOTS)

Commodity Board Registrations

Spices Board — spice exporters ke liye CRES (Certificate of Registration as Exporter of Spices)

Tea Board — tea manufacturers, dealers, exporters, warehouses ke liye registration

Coffee Board — coffee curers, exporters, roasters

APEDA — fruits, vegetables, processed food, meat, dairy, cereals ke exporters

MPEDA — marine products / seafood exporters

Coir Board — coir products

EPCH — handicrafts exporters

Rubber Board — rubber products

Product Category Import Ke Liye Kya Chahiye

Sabhi imports IEC (Import Export Code) + GST + LMPC Importer Registration + Country of Origin labelling

Food & Beverages FSSAI Central Licence + FSSAI Import Clearance (FICS portal) + Shelf life 60% remaining rule

Cosmetics CDSCO Cosmetic Import Registration (Form COS-2) + Registered Indian Agent

Drugs CDSCO Import Licence (Form 10 / Form 41 registration)

Medical Devices CDSCO Import Licence MD-14 (Class A/B) or MD-15 (Class C/D) + Authorised Indian Agent

Electronics & IT BIS CRS Registration (foreign manufacturer's R-number) + WPC/ETA if wireless + TEC if telecom

Toys BIS ISI via FMCS + sample testing + import consignment testing

Steel Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) + BIS + NOC from Ministry of Steel

Footwear / Furniture BIS licence under respective QCO (FMCS for foreign factory)

Chemicals BIS (as per QCO) + MSDS + PESO (if hazardous) + Chemical Import Monitoring

Pet Food DAHD Sanitary Import Permit + Quarantine clearance

Seeds & Plants Plant Quarantine Import Permit + Phytosanitary Certificate

Wireless devices WPC Import Licence + ETA certificate

Drones DGFT Import Authorisation + DGCA Type Certificate + WPC/ETA

Second-hand goods Generally restricted — DGFT specific authorisation required

Product Kaun-Kaunse Licence Lagte Hain

Packaged drinking water FSSAI + BIS ISI (IS 14543) + LMPC + Plastic EPR

Smart watch BIS CRS + WPC/ETA + LMPC + E-Waste EPR + Battery EPR

Bluetooth earbuds BIS CRS + WPC/ETA + LMPC + E-Waste EPR + Battery EPR

Electric toy with battery BIS ISI (Toys QCO) + WPC/ETA (if RF) + E-Waste EPR + Battery EPR + LMPC

Ayurvedic hair oil (treatment claim) AYUSH Licence + LMPC + Plastic EPR

Ashwagandha capsule (wellness FSSAI + LMPC + Plastic EPR

claim)

Herbal face wash (beauty claim) CDSCO Cosmetic Licence + LMPC + Plastic EPR

Digital kitchen scale Legal Metrology Model Approval + Verification + BIS (if applicable) + LMPC + E-Waste

EPR

Bluetooth BP monitor CDSCO Medical Device (MD) + WPC/ETA + LMPC + E-Waste + Battery EPR

Mosquito repellent liquid vaporiser CIB&RC Registration + State Insecticide Licence + BIS (machine part) + LMPC

Aerosol deodorant CDSCO Cosmetic + PESO (aerosol/flammable) + LMPC

Gas lighter PESO + BIS (as notified) + LMPC

Solar street light BIS CRS (MNRE list) + BEE (if applicable) + E-Waste + Battery EPR + LMPC

Infant formula FSSAI + BIS ISI + IMS Act restrictions + LMPC (advertising heavily restricted)

Gold jewellery BIS Hallmark + HUID + LMPC + GST (special rate)

Cotton kurti Textile labelling rules + LMPC + Plastic EPR (packaging)

India Me Sale Ke Liye Prohibited / Heavily Restricted

Alcohol & alcoholic beverages (online sale mostly prohibited)

Tobacco, cigarettes, bidi, gutkha, pan masala with tobacco, e-cigarettes & vapes (e-cigarettes fully banned)

Narcotics, psychotropic substances, drug paraphernalia

Firearms, ammunition, air guns, pellet guns, stun guns, tasers, knuckle dusters

Wildlife products — ivory, animal skins, furs, shahtoosh, corals, sea shells, turtle shell, peacock feathers, taxidermy,

mounted animals

Human organs, blood, tissues

Counterfeit & replica products, first-copy goods

Currency, coins as legal tender, lottery tickets, gambling items

Pirated content — movies, music, software, books

Prescription drugs without valid licence & prescription mechanism

Pre-natal sex determination kits (PCPNDT Act violation)

Radioactive material, hazardous chemicals without PESO

Sky lanterns, Chinese manjha / nylon manjha (banned)

Single-use plastic items banned under PWM Rules — plastic straws, cutlery, plates, cups, stirrers, ear buds with

plastic sticks, plastic sticks for balloons, thermocol decoration, PVC banners below 100 micron, plastic carry bags

below 120 micron

Spy cameras & hidden surveillance devices (restricted)

Baby products violating IMS Act — infant formula promotional content, feeding bottles advertising

Skin lightening products with mercury / hydroquinone above limit

Products with misleading health claims (DMR Act — Drugs and Magic Remedies Act)

Marketplace Par Approval / Gating Wali Categories

Health & Personal Care, Nutritional supplements

Grocery & Gourmet food

Beauty & Cosmetics (select sub-categories)

Baby products, Infant care

Medical devices & Healthcare equipment

Automotive parts

Jewellery (fine jewellery), Watches (luxury)

Toys (age-graded categories)

Pesticides & pest control products

Batteries & hazardous materials (Hazmat)

Books, Music, Video, DVD (IP authorisation)

Streaming media & software

Licence Authority Main Product Coverage Validity

FSSAI Licence FSSAI Sabhi food, beverages, supplements, nutraceuticals 1–5 years

Cosmetic Licence CDSCO / State FDA Skin, hair, oral, makeup, nail, perfume, soap Perpetual / 3 yrs

(import)

Drug Licence CDSCO / State FDA Medicines, medicated products, sanitizers, antiseptics 5 years

Medical Device CDSCO Class A/B/C/D devices Perpetual (with

Licence audit)

BIS CRS BIS / MeitY Electronics, IT, LED, batteries, solar 2 years

BIS ISI Mark BIS Toys, footwear, furniture, appliances, steel, cement, 1–2 years

helmets, cookers

BIS Hallmark BIS Gold jewellery (silver voluntary) Per registration

BIS Scheme X BIS Industrial machinery & electrical equipment As notified

LMPC Registration Legal Metrology Sabhi pre-packaged commodities 1–5 years

Model Approval Legal Metrology Weighing & measuring instruments Per model

AYUSH Licence State AYUSH / Drug Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy products 5 years

Controller

WPC / ETA WPC Wing, DoT Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RF, wireless devices Perpetual (per

model)

TEC MTCTE TEC, DoT Telecom equipment As notified

BEE Star Label BEE AC, fridge, fan, TV, geyser, LED, transformer Annual

Plastic EPR CPCB Sabhi plastic packaging users Annual filing

E-Waste EPR CPCB 106+ EEE items Annual filing

Battery EPR CPCB Sabhi battery types Annual filing

PESO Licence PESO Fireworks, lighters, LPG, aerosols, flammables, cylinders 1–5 years

CIB&RC CIB&RC Insecticides, repellents, pest control Per product

Registration

FCO Licence State Agriculture Dept Fertilisers, manure, bio-fertilisers 1–3 years

Seed Licence State Agriculture Dept Seeds of all types 1–3 years

DGCA / UIN DGCA Drones & UAV Per drone

IEC DGFT Import / Export Lifetime

FINAL NOTE Compliance ek "ek baar ka kaam" nahi hai. QCO, CRS phases, medical device notifications aur EPR

targets har saal badalte hain. Har product launch se pehle uska licence status verify karein, aur saare certificates ka

ek permanent digital folder maintain karein — invoice, test report, licence copy, packaging artwork ke saath.