What is BIS Certificate?

BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) is the national standards body of India that provides quality certification for products sold in India. The BIS certification (commonly known as ISI Mark) ensures that products meet the quality and safety standards set by the government.

Mandatory Products: BIS certification is mandatory for 370+ products including electronics, electrical appliances, cement, packaged water, and many more.

Types of BIS Certification Schemes

ISI Mark (Product Certification)

For Manufacturers

  • Mandatory for 370+ products
  • Factory inspection required
  • Quality testing at BIS labs
  • Annual surveillance
For Importers

FMCS (Foreign Manufacturer Certification)

For Imported Products

  • For foreign manufacturers
  • Factory inspection abroad
  • Indian importer required
  • Mandatory for electronics

CRS (Compulsory Registration)

For Electronics

  • For electronic products
  • Self-declaration based
  • Lab testing required
  • Quick registration

Products Requiring BIS Certification

Electrical Appliances

Switches, cables, wires, plugs, sockets, MCBs, fans, motors, etc.

Electronics

LED products, adapters, power banks, laptops, mobile phones, etc.

Building Materials

Cement, steel, plywood, PVC pipes, glass, tiles, etc.

Packaged Water

Packaged drinking water and mineral water bottles.

Automotive Parts

Helmets, safety glass, tyres, LPG cylinders, etc.

Toys & Safety Products

Toys, pressure cookers, stainless steel utensils, etc.

Benefits of BIS Certification

1

Legal Compliance

Avoid penalties and product seizure by customs and authorities.

2

Market Access

Sell products legally in Indian market without restrictions.

3

Consumer Trust

ISI mark builds consumer confidence in product quality and safety.

4

Government Tenders

Eligibility to participate in government procurement tenders.

BIS Certification Process

1

Application & Documentation

Submit application with factory details, product specifications, and test reports.

Week 1-2
2

Sample Testing

Product samples sent to BIS-recognized labs for quality testing.

Week 2-4
3

Factory Inspection

BIS officials visit factory to verify manufacturing process and quality controls.

Week 4-8
4

Grant of License

Upon successful verification, BIS issues the certification license.

Week 8-12

Documents Required

Business & License Documents

  • Business License of the Manufacturing Unit
  • Scope of the Business License
  • ISO Certificate of the Manufacturer
  • Authorization Letter
  • Trademark Certificate
  • Trademark Authorization Letter
  • Nomination Letter of the Authorized Indian Representative (AIR)

Testing Documents

  • Filled CDF (Compliance Date Form) and CCL (Critical Component List)
  • Technical Specification Sheet or Product Manual
  • Providing detailed information about the device being applied for

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