Indian product certification BIS certification

"BIS" in BIS certification stands for Bureau of Indian Standards, It is India's national certification body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. On April 1, 1987, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) officially replaced the Indian Standards Institute (ISI) as the statutory national standards and certification authority in India, and the ISI certification and logo were retained.

Basic overview of BIS certification

Application scope of BIS certification

BIS certification is divided into three types according to different product types, including mandatory ISI certification, CRS certification and voluntary certification. The BIS certification system has been in place for more than 50 years and covers more than 1,000 products. Products on the mandatory list must obtain BIS certification (ISI mark registration certification) before they can be sold in India.

BIS is a third-party certification body. Products certified by BIS will bear ISI label, which has extensive influence in India and neighboring countries and enjoys good reputation as a reliable guarantee of product quality. Once a product is marked with the "ISI mark ", it means that it meets the relevant Indian standards and consumers can buy it with confidence.

BIS certification classification

At present, BIS certification is divided into three categories:

1. Compulsory ISI logo type certification (product testing + initial factory inspection + post-certification supervision), mainly including cement, food, automobile parts, steel products and other categories;

2. BIS Compulsory Registration System (CRS) (product testing + post-certification supervision), mainly covering tablet computers, microwave ovens, wireless keyboards, printer power adapters, LED lights, lithium batteries, mobile power supplies, mobile phones and smart card readers. ≤10kVA uninterruptible power supply/inverter, 32 inches and below the size of rear projection /LCD/LED TV, etc.

3. Products other than BIS voluntary certification, compulsory mark certification and registration certification can apply.

Certification condition

1. The establishment of an office or liaison office in India or the appointment of an agent by the Manufacturer;

2. The Manufacturer's factory must be equipped with the infrastructure to test all approved products to the relevant Indian standards.

Certification mode: sample test + registration and certification

Sample quantity: 2-6pcs (can be applied by series, in the same series every 10 models need to choose one sample test)

Certification cycle :45 working days (including testing and registration of forensics, test qualified and complete data).

Authentication mode

BIS product certification through the initial inspection and assessment of the factory quality management system, sample testing, certification after certification after the factory quality management system supervision.

To determine conformity with Indian standards by testing samples taken from factories and markets.

BIS certification is necessary

Ensure safety: BIS certification ensures that products meet relevant safety and performance standards, which helps protect consumers from potentially dangerous products.

Compliance: In India, some products must be BIS certified before they can be sold in the market. Without BIS certification, manufacturers cannot legally sell their products in India.

Quality assurance: BIS certification is a sign of quality assurance, assuring consumers that the products they purchase meet specified quality standards.

International recognition: BIS is a member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and is recognized by several international standards bodies. BIS certification helps manufacturers enter the global market by meeting international standards.

Competitive advantage: BIS certification gives manufacturers a competitive advantage in the Indian market by assuring consumers that their products meet the required safety and quality standards.

Notes for BIS certification

Validity period of the certificate: It is valid for 2 years. Before the expiration, you can apply for renewing the certificate. There is no need to send the sample again for testing.

Requirements for factory inspection: First factory inspection + annual audit, BIS will assign no more than 2 officials to inspect the factory.

Certification requirements: It can be an overseas manufacturer, or a local importer in India

After completion of product registration, products exported to India must have the BIS identification LOGO and registration number.

Samples must be tested locally in India and the testing laboratory must be accredited by BIS. Regular CB certificates and reports can save time.

BIS certification process

1. Application

Foreign sellers who want to be BIS certified generally need to use a special application form and prepare the relevant documents to apply to BIS headquarters in New Delhi.

2. Record

BIS will review the application documents and materials submitted by the applicant, and if the procedures are complete, the application will be recorded (the applicant shall pay the corresponding processing fee);

3. Initial factory inspection

BIS will appoint a team of no more than 2 officials to inspect the factory, and the applicant shall also bear the expenses of travel, visa and other expenses and the corresponding inspection costs of the team.

4. Issue certificates

If the initial inspection and test results are satisfactory and the applicant agrees to carry out the BIS approved inspection and test program after certification and pay the BIS identification fee, BIS may issue a certificate to the applicant for a period of one year. After the certificate is granted, the holder will have to pay an annual signage fee as well as an annual certificate fee.

5. Supervision

BIS will monitor the quality of its certified products through routine supervision of witnesses and surprise inspections and tests of factory and market samples. The certificate may be renewed if the samples taken from the factory or market meet the requirements of the factory's inspection and independent testing. The certificate holder submits the application for renewal to BIS by submitting the specified form. The certificate renewal fee is Rs 500. In addition, the holder also bears the sample inspection fee.