India Mandates Standards for Screen Protectors
India Mandates Standards for Screen Protectors
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“Screen protectors for smartphones” were added as the 66th product category under the compulsory-registration list, specifically against IS 19348:2025, which BIS introduced in July 2025.
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Although IS 19348:2025 covers protectors for smartphones, tablets, laptops, PC screens and e-readers, the MeitY notification applies only to smartphone screen protectors.
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The policy does not impose an immediate ban: manufacturers and importers receive a transition period of more than six months, after which products sold in India will be expected to carry the BIS ‘Standard’ mark.
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Optiemus Infracom said it is working to add capacity for 20 million screen protectors at its Noida facility, which it operates in partnership with US-based Corning.
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The India Cellular and Electronics Association said the certification requirement could create a level playing field for domestic manufacturers and global companies, in addition to protecting consumers from substandard products.
India will require all smartphone screen protectors sold domestically to meet new quality standards starting April 1, 2027 ETV Bharat. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology added screen protectors as the 66th product category under compulsory registration, requiring compliance with the Bureau of Indian Standards' IS 19348:2025 specification Hindustan Times. The move targets the flood of cheap, low-quality imports that make up over 90% of the current market.
Manufacturers and importers have 21 months to prepare. Products must meet strict rules on glass quality, strength, clarity, and coatings before earning the BIS 'Standard' mark Trading View. Industry groups estimate the policy could build a ₹12,000–16,000 crore quality-focused sector and create about 60,000 jobs.
Why India Imposed Quality Rules on Screen Protectors
Low-cost imports flooded India's screen-protector market, leaving consumers with fragile, unclear products that fail quickly Study Cafe. More than 90% of protectors sold in India come from cheap foreign sources, often with no quality control. The new standards target this glut of substandard goods and restore buyer confidence in the category.
The compulsory registration framework now covers glass quality, strength, clarity, protective coatings, testing methods, and packaging ETV Bharat. Products fail to meet these requirements without the BIS mark. Export-only protectors are excluded from the rules, keeping India's protector exports unaffected.
Domestic Makers Gear Up for Compliance and Growth
Optiemus Infracom, India's leading tempered-glass protector maker, plans to add capacity for 20 million units at its Noida facility, which it runs with US-based Corning Hindustan Times. The company is racing to comply before April 2027. Other domestic manufacturers expect the rules to create a level playing field against cheap imports.
The India Cellular and Electronics Association welcomed the move, saying it protects consumers and supports local makers ETV Bharat. Industry groups project the policy will generate roughly ₹2,000 crore in GST revenue and boost jobs across production, testing, and distribution.
What Happens to Prices and Consumer Choice
Compliant, certified screen protectors will likely cost more than today's cheap imports Trading View. Buyers will pay higher prices for guaranteed quality, durability, and clarity. However, industry groups argue the shift to premium products will pay off in longer-lasting protection.
The transition period of 21 months gives the market time to adjust. After April 1, 2027, only products carrying the BIS Standard mark can be sold in India ETV Bharat. This creates a hard enforcement date for both manufacturers and retailers to follow.
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