BIS Certification for Toys: Understanding IS 9873 and IS 15644 | UMSPCS
Toy safety regulation in India has tightened considerably over the past few years, and for good reason. Toys are products children handle directly, often put in their mouths, and use in ways that go beyond their intended design. Recognizing this, the Indian government made BIS certification for toys under the Toys (Quality Control) Order, and two standards sit at the center of this requirement: IS 9873 and IS 15644. If you manufacture, import, or sell toys in India, understanding what these two standards cover — and how they apply to your specific product — is the starting point for getting certified and staying compliant. Why Toy Certification Became Mandatory Before the Toys (Quality Control) Order came into effect, toy safety in India was largely unregulated, which meant products with sharp edges, choking hazards, or toxic materials could reach the market with little oversight. The mandatory BIS certification requirement changed this by requiring every toy sold in India — whether m...