Beer industry seeks 1-year relaxation in BIS norms amid acute aluminum can shortage

The beer industry is facing an annual deficit of 12-13 crore units of 500 ml cans, which account for almost 20 per cent of total beer sales in the country

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The domestic beer industry, facing a severe shortage of aluminium cans, has urged the government to grant a one-year relaxation in quality control norms to prevent disruption in supply and safeguard revenue.

According to the Brewers Association of India (BAI), the sector is staring at an annual deficit of 12-13 crore units of 500 ml cans—nearly 20 per cent of total beer sales—which could lead to a revenue loss of around Rs 1,300 crore to the Centre and states. The shortage follows the government’ decision to bring aluminium cans under mandatory BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification from April 1, 2025, under a Quality Control Order (QCO).