BIS certification is India's mandatory product certification system, which is managed and implemented by the Bureau of Indian Standards. The certification covers multiple industries, including electronic products, mechanical equipment, food and cosmetics. Companies can prove that their products meet relevant safety and performance standards through BIS certification, thereby enhancing consumer confidence and gaining market advantages.
The Indian government mandates BIS certification under the BIS Act 2016, with non-compliant products facing penalties up to ₹200,000 and potential seizure at customs.
BIS certification is mandatory for customs clearance of regulated products entering India. It serves as a prerequisite for sales on major platforms like Amazon India and through physical retailers. Additionally, valid BIS certification is essential for eligibility in government procurement and bidding processes, ensuring comprehensive market access.
BIS certification covers electronic/IT devices (phones, adapters), household appliances (cookers, fans), auto components (tires, batteries), and construction materials (steel, cables) for the Indian market. Compliance is mandatory for these product categories to ensure safety and quality standards.
The BIS certification mark serves as an official quality and safety guarantee in India, boosting consumer confidence. It enhances brand reputation and strengthens market competitiveness for certified products.
Application process
1) The applicant provides documents and samples to the testing agency;
2) The testing agency conducts a structural inspection of the product and prepares relevant documents for the certification application;
3) The testing agency sends the samples to the Indian cooperative laboratory;
4) Sample testing;
5) The Indian cooperative laboratory issues a BIS test report;
6) The testing agency submits the registration documents, Indian representative and test report to BIS for registration application;
7) BIS approves and issues a registration authorization letter;
8) The customer obtains the BIS registration number of the product and follows up on the registration and certification.
Application materials
1) Application form;
2) Appointment form proving that there is an agent in India, or a certificate proving the manufacturer's Indian office, and a license from the Reserve Bank of India;
3) Documents proving the establishment of the company, such as a registration certificate;
4) Process flow chart, describing the entire process of product manufacturing (from raw materials to =Ingredients to finished products);
5) Quality control system (such as quality manual, quality control plan, testing arrangements, etc.);
6) Other details of product or system certification, if any;
7) Details of components or raw materials used in the manufacture of the product before certification, if any;
8) List of machines used for manufacturing;
9) List of test equipment used during testing;
10) Product design drawings;
11) Qualifications and experience details of laboratory supervisors, technical and QC staff;
12) Test reports from recognized independent laboratories or the factory's own laboratories;
13) Schematic diagram of the layout of the factory, clearly showing the main production machines, laboratories, etc.;
14) Schematic diagram of transportation near the factory, a schematic diagram from the nearest airport or railway station to the factory, and detailed instructions from India to the factory;
15) Bill of exchange slip.