New Order for Cookware, Utensils and Food and Beverage Cans Issued in India
BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / February 12, 2026 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 017.26, focusing on two new Indian national standards and the use of the standard mark for specified food contact articles.
The Cookware, Utensils and Cans for Food and Beverages (Quality Control) Order 2026 was issued by India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry on January 16, 2026. The Order mandates the use of two national standards for these product categories of food contact articles and directs the use of the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
Key changes from the 2025 Quality Order include the removal of three national standards:
- IS 13983:1994 ‘Stainless steel sinks for domestic purposes’
- IS 14756:2024 ‘Stainless steel utensils’
- IS 18427:2024 ‘Three-piece round open metal cans for foods and beverages’
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 017.26 includes further information on the highlights of the 2026 Order, including product scope and the effective date.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 017.26 for more details.
SGS food contact material services
SGS’s technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s food contact material services.
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