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India extends aluminium can certification deadline by six months
India has extended the deadline for mandatory certification of aluminium beverage cans by six months, replacing an October 31 deadline.
The rules apply to can makers supplying beer and soft drinks in India.
Large enterprises must comply from April 1, 2027, while deadlines for small and micro enterprises are July 1 and October 1, 2027.
The certification rules were introduced to improve cans’ safety, freshness and recyclability, but approval can take time, including inspections of overseas factories.
Can supplies have struggled to keep pace with rising demand, and manufacturers have not reached planned increases in domestic production.
The Middle East war has added uncertainty to global supplies, while imported cans cost 25 to 30% more than domestic ones.
The extra time should help manufacturers build supplies for summer 2027, when demand for beer and soft drinks typically rises.
India has extended the deadline for mandatory quality certification of aluminium beverage cans by six months, to April 2027.
The extension gives manufacturers more time to increase production amid supply constraints affecting soft drink and beer brands.
Compliance dates vary by company size: large enterprises must comply from April 1, 2027, small enterprises from July 1, and micro enterprises from October 1.
Domestic can suppliers have struggled to keep pace with rising demand, while the war in the Middle East has added uncertainty over global supplies.
The certification rules were introduced to improve product safety, freshness and recyclability.
- Who
- The Indian government extended the deadline for aluminium beverage can manufacturers.
- What
- Mandatory quality certification was delayed by six months. Compliance dates differ by manufacturer size.
- When
- The revised deadlines were notified the week before October 23, 2026. Large enterprises must comply from April 1, 2027.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Manufacturers have faced supply constraints and struggled to increase production as demand for cans has risen.
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Aluminium cans were brought under mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards certification through a quality control order.
The original certification deadline was due to take effect.
Revised deadlines for different categories of manufacturers were notified.
Large enterprises must comply with the certification rules.
- Extension
- Six months, to April 2027
- Large enterprises
- Compliance from April 1, 2027
- Small enterprises
- Compliance from July 1, 2027
- Micro enterprises
- Compliance from October 1, 2027
- Additional domestic production expected
- 600 million cans; manufacturers achieved half that number
- Imported cans
- Cost 25–30% more than domestic cans
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The war has also added a thick layer of uncertainty over empty can availability worldwide
The timing is important because this would help beer companies plan and build inventory for the summer season of 2027