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Mon, Aug 03 2026
Raju Karn
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has achieved another important milestone by issuing the first BIS licence under IS 19461:2025 for Electronic Locks. This development marks a significant step toward improving the quality, safety, and reliability of electronic locking systems available in the Indian market.
With the growing demand for smart homes, digital security systems, commercial buildings, hotels, offices, and residential complexes, electronic locks have become one of the fastest-growing segments in India's security industry. The introduction of IS 19461:2025 establishes standardized quality requirements for electronic locks, helping manufacturers produce safer and more reliable products while increasing consumer confidence.
For manufacturers, importers, and brands dealing in electronic locking systems, this update is particularly important. Companies planning to manufacture or sell electronic locks in India should understand how this new Indian Standard may impact future compliance requirements, product quality expectations, and BIS certification procedures.
In this article, we'll explain the latest BIS announcement, what IS 19461:2025 covers, why the first licence is significant, who should pay attention to this development, and how businesses can prepare for future compliance requirements.
The Bureau of Indian Standards has officially granted the first BIS licence under Indian Standard IS 19461:2025 for Electronic Locks, marking the beginning of certification under this newly introduced standard. This milestone demonstrates BIS's continued efforts to strengthen product quality, consumer safety, and standardization across electronic products manufactured or supplied in India.
The issuance of the first licence also indicates that manufacturers have started aligning their products with the technical requirements specified under the new Indian Standard.
IS 19461:2025 is an Indian Standard developed specifically for Electronic Locks.
The standard establishes quality and performance requirements designed to ensure that electronic locking systems offer:
The standard supports India's objective of encouraging high-quality electronic products through nationally recognized specifications.
The issuance of the first licence under IS 19461:2025 is significant because it signals the practical implementation of the newly introduced Indian Standard.
Some key implications include:
For manufacturers, obtaining BIS certification under the applicable standard can also improve market credibility and customer trust.
Electronic locks are advanced locking systems that use electronic mechanisms instead of traditional mechanical keys.
These products may include features such as:
Electronic locks are widely used in:
The new development is especially relevant for:
Obtaining BIS certification offers several advantages:
Manufacturers planning to obtain certification should begin by:
Proper preparation can help reduce delays during the certification process.
Manufacturers planning to obtain BIS certification for electronic locks should follow the prescribed certification procedure. While the exact requirements depend on the applicable BIS scheme, the process generally involves the following steps:
The manufacturer should first verify whether the electronic lock falls under the scope of IS 19461:2025 and the applicable BIS certification scheme.
The applicant should prepare all required technical documents, including:
The product is tested as per the requirements specified under IS 19461:2025 at a BIS-recognized laboratory, wherever applicable.
Testing helps verify that the electronic lock complies with the prescribed safety, quality, and performance requirements.
After completing the documentation and testing requirements, the manufacturer submits the BIS certification application along with supporting documents.
Depending on the certification scheme, BIS may inspect the manufacturing facility to evaluate:
The Bureau of Indian Standards reviews the submitted documents, laboratory reports, and inspection findings.
If additional clarification is required, BIS may issue observations or request further information.
After successful evaluation, BIS grants the licence to use the applicable Standard Mark under the relevant certification scheme.
Manufacturers may be required to submit:
The final documentation requirements depend on the applicable certification scheme.
The first licence issued under IS 19461:2025 sends a strong message to the electronic lock industry that standardized quality requirements are now becoming operational.
Manufacturers should consider:
Businesses that prepare early are generally better positioned to respond if regulatory requirements evolve.
Importers and brand owners dealing with electronic locks should also monitor developments related to IS 19461:2025.
They should:
Early compliance planning helps reduce future regulatory risks.
The issuance of the first licence under IS 19461:2025 reflects BIS's continued focus on strengthening product quality across India's electronics sector.
The new standard is expected to contribute to:
As India's smart home and electronic security markets continue to grow, standards like IS 19461:2025 will play an increasingly important role in ensuring consistent product quality.
If your company manufactures or imports electronic locks or other electronic products, PSR Compliance can help you understand the applicable BIS requirements and manage the certification process from start to finish.
Our BIS experts provide assistance with:
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The first BIS licence issued under IS 19461:2025 for Electronic Locks represents an important development for India's electronic security industry. It highlights the growing emphasis on standardized quality, safety, and performance requirements for electronic locking systems.
Manufacturers, importers, and brand owners should use this opportunity to familiarize themselves with the new standard, review their compliance strategies, and prepare for future certification requirements. Staying informed and adopting Indian Standards at an early stage not only supports regulatory compliance but also enhances product quality, customer confidence, and long-term business growth.
IS 19461:2025 is an Indian Standard published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for electronic locks used in security equipment. It specifies the requirements for safety, performance, reliability, and security of electronic locking systems.
Manufacturers should check the latest BIS notifications and applicable Quality Control Orders (QCOs). BIS certification becomes mandatory only when the Government notifies the product under a compulsory certification scheme.
The first BIS licence confirms that a manufacturer has successfully complied with the requirements of the new IS 19461:2025 standard. It also marks the beginning of certification under this newly introduced standard.
The standard applies to electronic locks used for security purposes, including smart locks, biometric locks, digital door locks, RFID locks, and other electronic locking systems covered by the standard.
Indian manufacturers and eligible foreign manufacturers producing electronic locks covered by the standard can apply for BIS certification after meeting the required testing and compliance requirements.
Applicants generally need business registration documents, manufacturing details, product specifications, test reports, quality control documents, factory information, and other documents required by BIS during the certification process.
The timeline depends on product testing, document verification, factory inspection (where applicable), and BIS processing. Complete and accurate documentation usually helps speed up the approval process.
Compliance helps manufacturers demonstrate product quality, improve customer confidence, support regulatory compliance, and prepare for future mandatory certification requirements if the standard is notified under a Quality Control Order.
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