NewzVille Desk
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) urged the consumers across the country to use only BIS-certified helmets. The Department has also called for strict enforcement against the manufacture or sale of helmets without BIS certification.
With over 21 crore two-wheelers on Indian roads, rider safety is topmost priority. While wearing a helmet is mandatory under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, its effectiveness depends on quality.
Sub-standard helmets compromise protection and defeat their purpose. To address this, a Quality Control Order has been in force since 2021, mandating ISI-marked helmets certified under BIS standards (IS 4151:2015) for all two-wheeler riders.
As of June 2025, there are 176 manufacturers across India holding valid BIS licenses for protective helmets. The Department has observed that many helmets sold on roadsides lack the mandatory BIS certification, posing significant risks to consumers and numerous fatalities in road accidents. Therefore, there is an urgent need to tackle this issue head-on.
