Centre govt urges consumers to use only BIS-certified helmets for safety

 In a major step towards ushering road safety, the Union government on Saturday appealed to consumers across the country to use only Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)-certified helmets.

The Department of Consumer Affairs also called for strict enforcement against the manufacture or sale of helmets without BIS certification.

According to data from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, India has over 21 crore two-wheelers on roads.

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 Ministry said.