BIS Introduces IS 19348:2025 for Glass Screen Protectors
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has published IS 19348:2025 – Glass Screen Protector Specification, establishing requirements for the quality, safety, durability and performance of glass screen protectors used across various electronic devices. Which Products Are Covered? The standard extends beyond smartphone screen protectors and covers glass screen protectors used
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has published IS 19348:2025 – Glass Screen Protector Specification, establishing requirements for the quality, safety, durability and performance of glass screen protectors used across various electronic devices.
Which Products Are Covered?
The standard extends beyond smartphone screen protectors and covers glass screen protectors used for:
- Smartphones
- Tablets
- Laptops and touchscreen PCs
- E-readers
- Smartwatches
- Fitness trackers
- Gaming consoles and similar electronic displays
What Qualifies as a Glass Screen Protector?
Under the standard, a glass screen protector is a multilayer protective cover made of chemically strengthened (tempered) glass. Depending on its design, it may incorporate:
- Adhesive layer
- Anti-shatter film
- Oleophobic coating
- Anti-glare layer
- Blue-light filtering layer
- Privacy filter
- Anti-fingerprint coating
These layers provide additional protection against scratches, impacts and everyday wear and tear while supporting different display-related functions.
Implementation Date and BIS Registration
Effective from: 15 October 2026
The notification came into immediate effect on 15 October 2026. Manufacturers are required to obtain BIS registration for covered glass screen protectors under BIS Scheme-II before placing them in the Indian market.
This makes BIS compliance an important requirement for manufacturers and businesses supplying these products in India.
Sample Requirements for Testing
The standard specifies the following sample quantities based on lot size:
| Lot Size | Samples Required |
| Below 10,000 pieces | 40 |
| Above 10,000 and below 100,000 pieces | 46 |
| Above 100,000 pieces | 70 |
Note: A lot refers to a single consignment of glass products having the same quality, nominal thickness and batch of manufacture.
Mandatory Marking Requirements
The standard also establishes identification and traceability requirements at both product and packaging levels.
On every individual screen protector:
- Manufacturer/source identification
- Year of manufacture
- On the packaging:
- Manufacturer details
- Nominal thickness
- Batch/code number
- Month and year of manufacture
- BIS Standard Mark
Products complying with the standard may carry the BIS Standard Mark under the applicable BIS certification scheme.
What Changes for Manufacturers?
Until now, glass screen protectors largely occupied the electronic accessories market without a dedicated Indian product standard.
IS 19348:2025 introduces specific requirements covering:
- Product construction and material specifications
- Optical quality
- Mechanical strength
- Sampling procedures
- Testing methodologies
- Product and packaging markings
For manufacturers, this means product quality and regulatory compliance will need greater attention. Businesses must review their existing product specifications, testing arrangements, packaging and marking practices to ensure they meet the applicable requirements.
What Should Manufacturers Do Next?
Manufacturers and businesses dealing in glass screen protectors should review their product range against IS 19348:2025, assess testing and documentation requirements, update product markings and packaging, and obtain the applicable BIS registration before placing covered products in the Indian market.
You can download the official notification issued by the ministry here: IS 19348:2025 for Glass Screen Protectors
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