On 7 October 2026, the Central Government notified the Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients (Quality Control) Order, 2026, mandating BIS certification for specified animal feed products. Issued under Section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, the Order came into force on 12 October 2026. In general, compliance will become mandatory from 1 April 2027 with extended timelines for small and micro enterprises.
Key Provisions of Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients (Quality Control) Order, 2026:
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The Order requires specified animal feed products to conform to the relevant Indian Standards and bear the BIS Standard Mark under a licence granted by the Bureau of Indian Standards as per Scheme—I of Schedule—II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
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The following goods/articles have been brought within the scope of the Order:
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Mineral mixtures for supplementing cattle feeds (IS 1664);
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Dicalcium Phosphate, animal feed grade (IS 5470); and
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Common salt and cattle licks for animal consumption (IS 920).
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The Order shall apply generally from 1 April 2027 (other than micro and small enterprises).
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For small enterprises, compliance shall be required from 1 July 2027, and for micro enterprises, from 1 October 2027.
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For this Order, micro enterprise and small enterprise, are as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006.
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The Order does not apply to goods or articles meant for export.
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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been designated as the certifying and enforcing authority under the Order.
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Any contravention of the provisions of the Order is punishable under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Manufacturers of above goods/articles will be required to obtain BIS licences and ensure conformity with the applicable Indian Standards before the relevant implementation dates. The phased implementation schedule provides additional time for small and micro enterprises to transition to the new compliance framework. The measure is expected to strengthen quality assurance and standardisation in the animal feed sector.
[Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients (Quality Control) Order, 2026, dated 12 October 2026]
