BIS Certification

Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) Certification/registration is necessary for all the electronics products sold in India which are listed under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) governed by the government of India. It gives a third-party guarantee of quality, safety, and reliability of products to customers. The government has made BIS Registration mandatory for 49 products taking into consideration public health.

All manufacturers must obtain  BIS CRS and ISI Registration before importing goods/products in India and for carrying out services regarding sales in the Indian market.

Objective of BIS Registration 

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the national standards body of India, responsible for the development, maintenance, and promotion of standards in various areas such as products, services, processes, and systems. BIS registration in India is mandatory for various products and is aimed at ensuring quality, safety, and reliability of products and services for the Indian market. 

The objectives of BIS registration in India are as follows:

1. BIS registration ensures that the products and services conform to the specified standards and meet the quality requirements set by the government of India.
2. BIS registration ensures that the products and services are safe for the consumers to use and do not pose any risk to their health and safety that are critical to public health and safety, such as food, electrical equipment, and building materials.
3. It protects the consumers from fraudulent and substandard products and services by ensuring that the products and services meet the quality and safety standards set by the government of India.
4. It helps Indian manufacturers to export their products to other countries which boost the Indian economy and promoting India as a reliable manufacturer of quality products.
5. Helps manufacturers and suppliers to comply with the regulatory requirements and avoid penalties for non-compliance.

Who can obtain CRS, ISI and BIS Certification?

The following are the eligible applicants for BIS Certification:

• Any Manufacturers in India or outside India producing products notified in the Compulsory Registration Order can apply for BIS Certification under the Compulsory Registration Scheme(CRS).
• Manufacturers have to apply for a separate Registration number for products being manufactured at different locations.
• Manufacturers have to apply for a separate Registration number for each brand being manufactured at the same location.

Product Certification Scheme (ISI Mark Certification)

The Product Certification Scheme (ISI Mark Certification) is a mandatory certification scheme implemented by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in India. The ISI mark is a certification mark that indicates that the product conforms to the specified quality and safety standards set by BIS.

1. The objective of the ISI mark certification scheme is to ensure that the products manufactured and sold in India are safe, reliable, and conform to the specified standards. 
2. The ISI mark certification is mandatory for certain products sold in India, including electrical appliances, automotive components, building materials, and food products.
3. To obtain the ISI mark certification, the products need to be tested in BIS-approved laboratories to ensure that they meet the specified quality and safety standards. BIS may also conduct an inspection of the manufacturing facility to ensure that the manufacturing processes are in compliance with the standards set by BIS.
4. Once the products have been tested and the manufacturing facility has been inspected, BIS will grant the ISI mark certification if the products meet the specified quality and safety standards. 

BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme Registration

The BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) is a mandatory certification scheme implemented by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for certain products sold in India. The objective of the CRS BIS registration is to ensure that the products meet the specified quality and safety standards set by BIS.

1. Under the BIS CRS, certain products require BIS certification before they can be sold in the Indian market. 
2. The list of products that require CRS BIS certification is available on the BIS website and includes products such as electronic and IT goods, batteries, chemicals, construction materials, and machinery.
3. The CRS BIS registration process involves testing the products in BIS-approved laboratories to ensure that they meet the specified quality and safety standards. 
4. BIS may also conduct an inspection of the manufacturing facility to ensure that the manufacturing processes are in compliance with the standards set by BIS.

STEPS INVOLVED IN THE BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARD (BIS) REGISTRATION:

• Firstly, the sample of goods is to be provided to the “Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) Approved Indian Laboratory” for examining under defined BIS Certificate.
• Secondly, after getting the test report, apply to the Bureau of Indian Standard documents & information, the BIS Registration Certificate will be issued.

Timeline & Validity of  BIS CRS and ISI Registration:

• The time for BIS Registration will be approx. 30-35 days, including testing time (15-20 days)
• The BIS certificate issues are effective for a period of two years and can be renewed thereafter.

Documents Required for BIS Certification in India

• Address Proof- Business License or any other document issued by Govt
• Registration certificate of the brand
• Test Report of the lab
• FORM VI Online generated copy (duly signed and sealed)
• Certificate issued by the Registrar of Companies
• An affidavit cum undertaking
• Affidavit as per Format C

How ASC help?

• ASC Group is a leading CA firm & Providing all services related to BIS registration and compliance in accordance with the BIS certification.
• Provide ends to end consultancy and services for BIS Certification of new products that come under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) in the Bureau of Indian Standard.
• Issuance of Bureau of Indian Standard renewal BIS Registration.
• Providing consultancy & arrangement for ISI licenses issued by the BIS department
• Providing consultancy and services for the approval of BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) registration.

Pravin Prajapati

Sir the BIS certificate mandatory to import SS304 sheet in india.

Aditya

Hi Can you please help to know about the BIS Registration process and time line for our lighting products.

ASC Group

Thankyou for writing us. Have forwarded your query to concerned professional. He will assist you throughout the process.

Shivam Tiwari

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Harshit

I need your help to apply for bis registration & thanks for sharing this valuable information with us.

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AVIJIT MAJUMDER

I NEED BIS REGISTRATION FOR MY CLIENT WHO USE TO MANUFACTURE ECO FRIENDLY BRICKS & PAVERS. THEY HAVE OWNED LABORATORY. SO, WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE & HOW CAN I GET THE LICENSE???

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Amit Shahani

Wow.. very thankful to you because you share this valuable information with us.

ASC Group

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Ramachandran Ramakrishnan

My Chinese steel mill whom I represent exclusively in india needs to register with BIS six product groups I am authorized to coordinate Need procedures and costs with time frames Your profile. List of references of companies you successfully registered

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