BIS Registration | BIS Certification Schemes in India

December 27, 2023 | By A. N. Mishra

BIS certification refers to the process of obtaining a quality standard certificate from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for manufacturing and selling various products in India. The Indian BIS certification schemes are primarily voluntary, offering businesses the flexibility of seeking certification or not. However, for certain products, the Central Government enforces mandatory certification to ensure compliance with Indian Standards. These mandatory certification schemes have several important goals: safeguarding the public, ensuring the safety of people, animals, and plants, promoting environmental protection, preventing unfair business practices, and maintaining national security. In such instances, the Centrals Government mandates using the Standard Mark obtained through a License or Certificate of Conformity (CoC) issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Now, let's delve into the role of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in ensuring the quality standards of products in the Indian market.

Introduction to Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is an Indian Standard Organization functioning under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, within the Government of India. BIS is responsible for ensuring the quality, stability, and reliability of products for end users. This is accomplished through the issuance of numerous quality certifications and active involvement in managing, grading, establishing industry standards, and conducting tests for products sold and distributed in India.

In 1986, a law was enacted, empowering BIS to offer a voluntary product certification scheme to the manufacturers. This certification enables manufacturers confident in their product's compliance with Indian standards to use the standard mark, signifying their adherence to prescribed quality standards.

It is important to note that the sale of BIS Mandatory Products within the country requires adherence to applicable Indian standards and the inclusion of the standard mark. Failure to meet these criteria results in the prohibition of selling such products within India.

Now, let's explore the activities undertaken by the Bureau of Indian Standards.

Activities of BIS

Let’s see the activities of the Bureau of Indian Standards.

Standard Formulation

Product Certification and Marking

Testing Services

Training Services

System Certification

Industrial Awarness

In the preceding paragraph, we learned about BIS and its activities. Now, let us look at the various certification schemes offered by BIS.

BIS Certification Scheme

Various certification scheme is run by BIS for issuing a number of quality certifications for different products. It aims to ensure that the general public receives high-quality, risk-free products. BIS runs a product certification scheme to grant manufacturers a BIS license to use the standard mark on products and sell them into the Indian Market. Although the product certification scheme is voluntary, the Indian government made it mandatory to obtain BIS certification for several products, including aluminium foil, helmets, pressure cookers, toys, water heaters, cables, etc. The manufacturer must get a BIS licence to use the BIS standard mark on products and sell them in the Indian market.

let's go over the different types of BIS certification schemes.

Types of BIS Certification

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Foreign manufacturer certification scheme:

Let's first understand the foreign manufacturer certification scheme of BIS for the foreign manufacturer.

In compliance with BIS Act 2016,The Bureau of Indian Standards has been running the Foreign Manufacturer Certification Scheme since 2000. This scheme allows foreign manufacturers to use the standard ISI mark on their product and sell it in India.Under the FMCS scheme, the Bureau of Indian standards grants a BIS license to foreign manufacturers to use the ISI mark on a product that conforms to applicable Indian standards. The foreign manufacturer certification department (FMCD) is the only eligible authority granting foreign manufacturers manufacturing licenses. The major motive BIS giving quality certificates to foreign manufacturers is to ensure that the public receives high-quality, risk-free products.Except for Electronics & IT goods, FMCS is applicable for the issuance of certification mark licenses for all products.The manufacturer must obtain BIS certification for import under the FMCS scheme if the imported product is other than electronics and IT goods.

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Click Here: Foreign Manufacturer Certification Scheme

FMCS Certification

Are you a foreign manufacturer interested in obtaining a BIS FMCS certificate for your product?

You are on the right place. Let’s first understand the BIS FMCS certification scheme or ISI Mark scheme.

Bureau of Indian Standards operates a Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) under the BIS Act,2016, for the grant of licence to a foreign manufacturer. Under this scheme, a BIS licence is granted to a foreign manufacturer to use the Standard Mark on a product complies with relevant Indian Standards.
Foreign Manufacturers Certification Department is responsible for granting licences to foreign manufacturers to use the standard mark (ISI Mark) and sell their products in India. This scheme is applicable to grant a BIS licence for all products except electronics and IT goods.
BIS licence is required for a foreign manufacturer to use the standard mark and sell their product in the Indian market. Without the standard mark, the product is not allowed to be sold in the country.
To obtain a BIS license, foreign manufacturers/companies shall have to appoint an Authorized Representative to represent their case and comply with regulatory and certification requirements.
BIS FMCS certification process includes documentation, application submission, scrutiny, manufacturing premises audit, sample collection and testing. All of these steps are not so easy as it seems. It is advisable to seek expert assistance from BIS certifying advisory and testing agencies, who can handle the entire process and advise on the necessary documents and fees to be paid.

CRS Registration

Are you an Electronics and IT product manufacturer interested in obtaining a BIS Registration for your product?

You are on the right place. Let’s first understand the BIS Registration Scheme (BIS CRS) for Electronics and IT products.

BIS operates a Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS), also known as the BIS registration scheme for Electronics & IT Goods as per Scheme - II of Schedule - II of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
BIS registration is not required for all product manufacturers. However, BIS takes electronics goods quite seriously because of which every electronic device must have a BIS registration before it is released into the market for general public sale.
The Bureau of Indian Standards grants a license to manufacturers to use a Standard Mark with a unique R-number on a product that meets applicable Indian standards.
BIS license can be obtained through registration based on self-declaration of conformity for goods and articles as per Indian Standards.

BIS registration begins with product testing in BIS-approved labs. If you obtain it for the first time, the BIS registration process can be quite tedious and confusing. That’s why it is best to seek professional assistance so that they can handle the entire process and assist you in obtaining a BIS registration.

As a BIS consultant, Aleph India is here to help you in obtaining BIS Registration. Our BIS consultants will assist you at every step from typical testing to extensive documentation for the BIS registration to ensure that everything goes smoothly.

BIS Hallmarking

Hallmark is a quality certificate issued by BIS that only guarantees the purity of gold used in jewellery. This certificate is supposed to be issued to all registered jewellers based on purity tests performed at a certified assaying and hallmarking centre.
Hallmarking is allowed on 14 carat, 18 carat, 20 carat, 22 carat, and 24-carat gold jewellery.
BIS launched the gold hallmarking scheme in 2000 and the silver hallmarking scheme in 2005 to protect consumers from adulteration and bind jewellers to maintain a legal standard of purity.
BIS grants registration to jewellers to manufacture and sell hallmark jewellery. A jeweller who wishes to sell BIS hallmarked gold jewellery must first register with BIS for each of their sales outlets. Every jewellery will bear the BIS logo, purity, and a unique identification number.
Hallmarking will enable jewellery buyers to make an authentic choice and avoid unnecessary confusion while buying gold.
BIS recognition is required for assaying and hallmarking centre in accordance with IS 15820:2009.
Contact us for a free consultation to understand the BIS Hallmarking Registration procedure and make your business run smoothly.
As a BIS consultant, our experts will assist you in obtaining BIS hallmark registration, allowing you to easily manufacture, sell, and expand your gold jewellery business in India.

Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC)

Let's take a closer look at WPC India to better understand the WPC Certification (ETA certificate).

Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing (WPC) is the National Radio Regulatory Authority, under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India.
It is responsible for frequency spectrum management and issuing WPC licenses for IT and electronic devices that meet the needs of wireless technology users.
In India, only WPC-approved wireless, Bluetooth IT, and electronic items that operate on unlicensed frequency bands and meet human safety regulations may be sold.
Products with radio or wireless functionalities imported or manufactured and marketed in India will require an equipment type approval certificate (ETA certificate) from WPC.
To obtain a WPC certificate/ETA certificate, all manufacturers, importers, traders, and suppliers shall have to conform compliance and regulatory requirements of WPC.
Anyone who wants to sell wireless devices in India must have a WPC certificate.
After receiving WPC ETA approval, a WPC import license is required to import any wireless equipment other than a broadcasting receiver and a TVRO system into India.
To obtain a WPC certificate, an RF test report from an ILAC accredited foreign lab or a NABL accredited Indian lab is required to be submitted to WPC for evaluation.

We at Aleph India assist our clients in testing their equipment and obtaining test reports in the appropriate format for submission to WPC.

We help global and Indian businesses in introducing their products to the Indian market by obtaining a WPC certificate and a WPC import licence.

ISI Mark:

ISI Mark is a standard mark awarded by the Bureau of Indian Standards to use on the product. The presence of an ISI mark on a product ensures that it meets the requirements of applicable Indian standards. The ISI mark is a symbol of trust for buyers.

To use ISI Mark on the product, the manufacturer shall have to obtain a BIS licence from the Bureau of Indian Standards. To get a BIS license, the manufacturer must ensure that their product conforms to applicable Indian standards. BIS licenses are only provided to the manufacturers for their products that meet all relevant Indian standards.

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Products Under BIS Certification Scheme

Let's take a look at the product covered under the BIS Certification scheme.

Obtaining BIS Certification is not mandatory for all product manufacturers. However, different product categories are required to have BIS certification. 380 items in total require BIS certification. Click Here to view a bis mandatory list of products that must be BIS-certified.

Any manufacturer can also get voluntary BIS certification for their products, which indicates to customers that the products are of high quality and as per Indian standards. Click Here to view a list of 738 products for which a manufacturer may apply for voluntary BIS certification.

However, the BIS takes electronic goods very seriously; therefore, before an electronic product is introduced to the market for general sale, it must first have a BIS Registration.There are around 1687 standards for electronic products in total, each of which specifies the product's safety, dependability, and performance. So far, the compulsory BIS registration has covered 79 goods in the compulsory registration order. Here is a list of the 81 products covered under the Compulsory Registration Scheme.

Benefits of obtaining BIS Certification

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Manufacturers can win consumer trust by getting BIS certification.

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Consumers become aware that the product is safe and reliable and of good quality

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A manufacturer can get a competitive edge over rivals by obtaining BIS certification.

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The manufacturer can guarantee that the product meets applicable Indian standards.

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Process to obtain BIS Certification:

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Step1: Documentation

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Step2: Application Submission

Step3: Scrutiny of application

Step4: Audit of manufacturing Premises

Step5: Sample collection and testing

Step6: Grant of Licence

Documents required for BIS Certification:

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Documents required for BIS Certification
Business licence	Flow chart of the manufacturing process
Trademark licence	Product Literature
Application form	List of testing equipment & machinery
Air details	Technical specifications
Authorization letter	Any additional documents, if necessary

Costing:

Expense Type	Amount	Remarks
Testing charges	As applicable	The applicable charges shall varies depending upon: Manufacturing location Product type & Variety Number of Models
Government charges	As actual	Government Charges includes application fee, audit fee, Marking Fee, and other if any
Professional charges	As actual	Call: 0-804-803-68-69

AIR Roles:

All foreign manufacturers shall have to appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) in order to get BIS certification in India under the BIS FMCS scheme or BIS registration under the CRS scheme. The domestic manufacturer may apply directly to BIS online through the BIS login portal without nominating an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR). AIR will be responsible for compliance with the provisions of the Indian BIS Act, Rules, Regulations, and Terms & Conditions given in the BIS Licence guidelines.

The nomination of AIR shall vary as per the following:

If the manufacturer has a liaison or branch office in India, they will be designated as the AIR.

If the manufacturer does not have a liaison office/branch office in India, but the proprietor/registered user of the brand/trademark appearing on the object is located in India, the proprietor/registered user will become AIR.

If the manufacturer has a liaison office in India and there is no proprietor/registered user of the brand/trademark appearing in the article in India, the other organization will be designated as the AIR.

This was all about BIS Certification for the manufacturer for the use of the standard mark. I hope I've addressed all of your concerns about BIS certification.

Conclusion:

As you are aware, it is mandatory for manufacturers to obtain a BIS Certification under various Schemes for uninterrupted exporting and selling of their products in the Indian market. If you're getting your BIS certification for the first time, you might need clarification on the process. That’s why It is best to seek expert advice and support so that they can handle the entire process and assist you in obtaining a BIS certificate.

Aleph India provides consultation to product Manufacturers all over the globe. Aleph team will help you get an ISI mark for your product from BIS in a short span of time. Aleph India empowers Industries to achieve higher production efficiency and quality standards by implementing a proven and internationally accepted quality assurance system.

Aleph India is committed to delivering world-class auditing and quality control assurance services. Aleph Team ensures that the manufacturing process and unit comply with international standards for hustle-free business.

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