Updated on February 11, 2025 12:32:48 PM
BIS Registration is getting a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for any product that meets Indian Standards. BIS stands for Bureau of Indian Standards, the National Standards Body of India created by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act of 2016, a part of the Indian Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India. BIS has been involved with many activities such as Standards Formulation and product Certification, Testing, Training Services, Hallmarking, Laboratory Services Calibration Schemes, and more. The BIS registration serves as an independent assurance of product safety, quality, and reliability.
The Bureau of Indian Standards grants licenses to manufacturers for their products that are listed in BIS's voluntary and mandatory certification programs. Manufacturers can use the standard marking on their products following the issuance of the license from BIS. Although acquiring a BIS license is optional, the Indian government has made certain items necessary to preserve the environment, public health, national security, and the well-being of people, animals, and plants. It also seeks to prevent unfair trading practices.
BIS Registration, also known as substantial quality assurance compliance, is essential when analyzing IT and electronic products. This article will provide complete information regarding BIS registration.
BIS Registration Sample
BIS is India's national standards body that promotes and regulates standards for products and goods. The BIS in India has eight Central, four Regional, and three Branch laboratories to test samples of products during preliminary and surveillance operations. Although voluntary, the BIS certification of products is encouraged by government to achieve the following goals:
The Bureau of Indian Standards Certification can be classified according to the product category or regulatory requirements. Here are the major types:
The specific documentation requirements for BIS registration schemes may vary, but in general, manufacturers are required to provide certain documents to obtain BIS certification.
The government Fee for BIS registration is subject to type of registration and type of BIS standard applicant is eligible for. Therefore the cost of registration and BIS marking cost with the Bureau of Indian Standard can vary product wise.
Our consultancy fee for BIS Certification starts from INR 40,000. However the consultancy fee can vary depending upon the type of BIS certification.
The process of obtaining ISI certification from Bureau of Indian Standards can be classified into Four following steps:-
The applicants are required to Apply online for BIS registration on the portal and have to provide all the asked documents as well as the required fee as per BIS schemes.
Once the application is successfully submitted an office will visit the manufacturing unit to carry out preliminary Inspection and verification.
Once the Preliminary inspection or survey of the manufacturing unit is done. A sample of the product will be taken by the officer and sent to independent labs for testing purposes. Once the BIS licensing authority is satisfied with the test report a performance review report will be prepared for further process.
After the completion of inspection and testing. The Licensing authority will review the report and based on that. The BIS certificate will be granted to the applicants.
Obtaining a BIS Certificate has several benefits. The key benefits are listed below:
The BIS certification is valid for two years. Manufacturers can renew BIS certification if there are no changes to the products or standards. The renewed BIS certificate is valid for a minimum of one year, and up to five years.
Renewal of the BIS certification is subject to a minimum annual advance marking fee as well as a license fee. If the application for renewal of BIS certification is submitted after the certificate expiry date, the applicant will be charged a late fee.
Manufacturers in India should obtain BIS certification to ensure their products meet safety and quality standards, build customer trust, meet legal requirements, boost marketability, and expand market reach. BIS registration is a must for certain products and voluntary for others, but it can benefit all businesses by improving product quality, reliability, and safety. The process of obtaining BIS certification involves documentation, preliminary inspection, product testing, and issuance of certification and marking. By obtaining BIS certification, manufacturers can enhance their reputation, compete effectively in the market, and contribute to the growth of the Indian manufacturing industry.
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BIS is a statutory body that gants quality assurance to manufacturers of various products in India. BIS certification is obligatory for all the manufacturers of products listed under BIS schemes.
BIS registration is mandatory for only those products that are listed under BIS schemes. However manufacturers can take voluntary certification as it helps increases credibility of the brand among consumers of the product.
BIS hallmark certification is usually required by jewllers.
Yes, manufacturers and importer of toys are required to have mandatory BIS certification for their products.
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