BIS certification is issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in India. The BIS certification indicates third party, i.e. BIS assurance of any product’s quality, reliability, and safety to the customers. The BIS is involved in several activities like certification of products, standards formulation, testing, hallmarking, calibration scheme, etc.
The BIS certification for products is voluntary. However, the Government of India has made it mandatory for certain products considering public health. As per the government notification, 380 products are mandatorily required to obtain the BIS certification. The BIS certification permits the license holders to use the ISI mark (‘standard mark’) on their products. The ISI (Indian Standards Institution) mark denotes quality products.
BIS Certification is a means for providing third party guarantee of quality, safety and reliability of products to the customer. BIS Certification is voluntary in nature; however, the Government of India has made BIS certification mandatory for certain products taking into consideration public health
Bureau of Indian Standards
The BIS is a national standards body promoting and regulating standards of products and goods in India. The BIS has set up eight Central, four regional, and three branch laboratories in India to test the samples of the products during the preliminary and surveillance operations. The BIS certification for products, even though voluntary, is encouraged by the government for the following purposes:
- It provides a safeguard to public health
- It provides quality assurance
- It protects the consumer from hazardous products
- It promotes consumer confidence
BIS Product Certification Scheme
BIS Product Certification Scheme is one of the largest in the world, with over 26500 licensees covering more than 900 products. BIS Certification allows the licensees to use the popular ISI mark on their product, which is synonymous with quality products. As per Government notification, 90 products are mandatorily required to have BIS certification. BIS also operates Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme under which overseas manufacturers can be granted a licence to use the BIS Standard Mark. At present, over 350 licenses have been granted for over 50 Indian Standards in 40 different countries.
Types of BIS Certification Schemes
Normal Procedure for Domestic Manufacturers – The applicant is required to submit the BIS Certification application with required documents and requisite fee. After submitting the application, a preliminary factory evaluation is carried out by a BIS officer. Then samples are tested in the factory and also drawn for independent testing. BIS certification is provided if the sample is acceptable. In this method, BIS Certification is expected to be granted within 4 months of submission of application.
Simplified Procedure for Domestic Manufacturers – In the simplified procedure, the applicant submits a test report of the sample from a BIS approved lab along with the application for BIS Certification. If the test report is satisfactory, then a verification of the factory premises is carried out by a BIS Officer. BIS Certification is granted if the verification of the BIS Officer is satisfactory. Under this method, the license is expected to be granted within 30 days of submission of BIS Certification application with the required documents and test report.
Tatkal Scheme: Those manufacturers who need BIS standard mark mandatorily as per Government notification can obtain BIS license under the tatkal scheme. Under the tatkal scheme, the application is processed within strict timelines and the total time for processing is specified as 30 days. I addition, an application received under the Tatkal Scheme will be processed on a priority basis to adhere to the strict time norms.
ECO Mark Scheme – BIS License for eco-friendly products are granted in a scheme separate from the normal BIS Certification process. Eco-friendly products should conform to additional requirements specified in the Indian Standards to qualify for the ECO mark. The procedure for grant of licence is however similar to that of Domestic Manufacturer’s scheme.
Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme – Overseas applicants/foreign manufacturers are granted a licence for the use of ISI mark under separately designed scheme within 6 months period.
Benefits of BIS Certification
- Ensures quality standards as BIS registration products are bound to follow a certain standard while manufacturing the goods
- Gives authenticity to BIS certified products as they deliver high-quality performance and reliability
- BIS certified products minimise environmental risks as BIS has prohibited the usage of certain chemicals and materials under its prescribed norms
- BIS registration is granted after testing the samples of the products in BIS set-up laboratories, ensuring quality inspection and high-quality of products
Products that Require Mandatory BIS License or BIS Certificate
Certain products are required to have BIS License or Certification mandatorily considering public health and safety. No one can manufacture or sell products without BIS Certification. The following are products that require mandatory BIS License or Certification.
- Cement
- Household electrical goods
- Food and related products
- Diesel engines
- Oil pressure stoves
- Automobile accessories
- Cylinders, Valves and Regulators
- Medical Equipment
- Steel Products
- Electrical Transformers
ECO Mark Scheme Registration
The BIS also provides certification to environmentally friendly products under the ECO mark scheme. Under this scheme, BIS categorises all environmental products that conform to the basic requirements under Indian Standards. The BIS grants an ‘ECO’ logo along with an ‘ISI Mark’ for the products.
The logo and mark indicate that the product meets certain environmental criteria and the relevant Indian Standards quality requirements. A single mark is granted to the products, which will be the combination of the ISI mark and the ECO logo.
The procedure to get the BIS license under the ECO mark scheme is similar to obtaining a BIS license for domestic manufacturers under the normal or simplified registration procedure. When a manufacturer already has a valid BIS certification mark for a product and wants to get a new product covered under the ECO mark scheme, the manufacturer has to make a specific request to the BIS. The BIS will take the required steps for grant of BIS license under the ECO mark scheme.
FAQs
What are Documents Required for BIS Certification?
- Name and address proof of office and factory
- Document showing the establishment of the manufacturing unit such as Incorporation Certificate or Registration Certificate or Memorandum of Association, etc.
- MSME/SSI certificate, if applicable
- Manufacturing process flow covering all processes of manufacture (from raw material to finished product stage)
- Manufacturing machinery list along with the machinery details
- Details of outsourcing of manufacturing operation, if applicable
- A detailed list of testing facilities and testing equipment list
- Copies of valid calibration certificates of testing equipment
- Third-party laboratory test report as per Indian Standards, if applicable
- Layout plan of the factory premises and location plan of the factory
- In-house or independent test report, if applicable
- In case the application is signed by the authorised signatory, the authorisation letter from CEO in the authorised signatory name
- In case of a foreign manufacturer or overseas applicant, nomination details of Indian agent and nomination form
What is Validity of BIS Certification?
The BIS certification issued by the BIS is valid for two years. The manufacturers can renew the BIS certification when there is no change in the concerned products and prescribed standards. The renewed BIS certificate will be valid for at least one year and a maximum of five years.
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