New India BIS Elevator Certification Regulations Implemented in July 2026, Mandatory Separate Certification for Safety Components
Core changes of the new regulation: First, full coverage of certification scope, the complete elevator and core safety components such as safety gear, speed limiter, buffer, door lock device, traction machine, and control cabinet must obtain BIS mandatory certification separately; Second, mandatory requirements for local testing, all type tests must be completed in Indian local laboratories accredited by BIS, and test reports issued by any overseas laboratories are not accepted; Third, mandatory factory audit, enterprises applying for certification for the first time must pass the BIS initial factory audit, and annual supervision audit must be conducted every year during the validity period of the certificate; Fourth, local representative requirement, export enterprises must designate a locally registered authorized representative in India, responsible for product registration, certification application, and market supervision docking; Fifth, upgraded market supervision, Indian customs list elevators as key inspection commodities. BIS certification certificate must be submitted when each batch of goods is cleared. Goods without certificate will be directly returned.