BIS certification is a product certification in India, supervised by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). According to different product types, BIS certification is divided into three types, including mandatory ISI mark certification, CRS certification, and voluntary certification. The BIS certification system has existed for more than 50 years, covering more than 1,000 products. All products included in 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, and the certified products will be marked with the ISI label. The label has a great influence in India and neighboring countries, and has a good reputation, which is a reliable guarantee for product quality. Once the product is marked with the "ISI mark", it means that it meets the relevant Indian standards, and consumers can buy it with confidence.

In order to unify product supervision standards and requirements and ensure product quality and safety, India began to implement a product certification system in 1955. According to the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (The BIS Act, 1986), product certification in India implements the principle of voluntary certification, but considering factors such as public health and safety and mass consumption, the Indian government issues an immediate decree to implement specific products. Mandatory authentication. Aims to provide end-consumers with quality-assured, safe and reliable products. All products listed in compulsory certification must obtain product certification according to Indian product standards before they can enter the market. Therefore, it is necessary for manufacturers who want to enter the Indian market to understand the product certification system in India.

Introduction to Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

According to the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (The BIS Act, 1986), the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the competent authority for standardization and certification in India, responsible for product certification. It is also the only product certification body in India, officially established in 1987. to replace the Indian Standards Institute established in 1946.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is subordinate to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution. Although it is a social corporate body, it performs government functions. Its main tasks are to formulate and implement national standards; implement conformity assessment systems; represent the country to participate in ISO, IEC and other international Standardized activities. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a financially self-sustaining organization with certification revenue as its main source of income. There are 5 regional bureaus and 19 branch bureaus under BIS. The regional bureau supervises the corresponding branch. Eight laboratories and some independent laboratories belonging to BIS are responsible for the inspection of samples taken during the product certification process. These laboratories are implemented in accordance with ISO/IEC17025:1999.

Certification Considerations

1. BIS certification is valid for 1 year, and applicants are required to pay an annual fee. You can apply for an extension before the expiration of the period. In this case, you need to submit an extension application and pay the application fee and annual fee.

2. BIS accepts CB reports issued by valid institutions.

3. Certification will be faster if the applicant meets the following conditions.

a. Fill in the factory address of the factory in the application form

b. The factory has testing equipment that meets relevant Indian standards

c. The product officially complies with the relevant Indian standard requirements