A 6 Steps Guide To Secure The BIS Certificate in India

BIS Certificate

The Bureau of Indian Standards i.e. BIS is a statutory body responsible for formulating and inculcating safety and quality standards for a variety of consumer and industrial products. From toys to LED TVs, BIS regulates the quality and safety aspects of various products, fostering an environment of level field play and utmost safety for end-users. The fundamental goal of the BIS certificate is to ensure that the notified products adhere to strict quality standards and pose no harm to humans or the environment. Once registered, BIS allows the manufacturers to affix the ISI marking on their products, reinforcing that products adhere to strict quality norms. The ISI marking is a globally acknowledged indicator of quality, reliability, safety and trust.

An Overview of BIS certification schemes and product covered

BIS runs two certificate schemes namely the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) and the Voluntary scheme. Under the CRS scheme, the product certificate is mandatory, which involves product testing and facility inspection. Alternatively, the certificate for the products under the voluntary scheme is not compulsory yet it is essential to make products stand out.  The table below embodies the products covered under the CRS.

Sl. No.	Product	Indian Standard Number (IS No.)	Date of Implementation
1	USB Type External Hard Disk Drive	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	01 April 2021
2	Automatic Teller Cash Dispensing Machines	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	01 April 2021
3	Standalone Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS)	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	01 April 2021
4	Digital Camera	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	01 October 2021
5	Visual Display Units, Video Monitors of Screen Size Upto 32″	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	23 May 2018
6	Smart Card Reader	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	13 May 2015
7	Wireless Microphone	IS 616: 2017	01 October 2021
8	Power Adaptors for Audio, Video & Similar Electronic Apparatus	IS 616: 2010	01 December 2015
9	Point of Sale Terminals	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	13 May 2015
10	Scanners	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	03 July 2013
11	LED Hand Lamps	IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 6): 2013	23 May 2018
12	Cash Registers	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	13 May 2015
13	Electronic Musical System with Input Power Below 200 Watts	IS 616: 2017	01 April 2021
14	Microwave Ovens	IS 302-2-25: 2014	03 July 2013
15	Mail Processing Machines/Postage Machines/Franking Machines	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	13 May 2015
16	Recessed LED Luminaries	IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 2): 2012	23 May 2018
17	Telephone Answering Machines	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	03 July 2013
18	Self-Ballasted LED Lamps for General Lighting Services	IS 16102 (Part 1): 2012	13 September 2015
19	Set Top Box	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	03 July 2013
20	Bluetooth Speakers	IS 616: 2017	01 October 2021
21	Adapters for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances	IS 302 (Part 1): 2008	23 May 2018
22	DC or AC Supplied Electronic Control Gear for LED Modules	IS 15885 (Part 2/Sec 13): 2012	01 December 2015
23	Video Camera	IS 616: 2017	01 October 2021
24	UPS/Inverters of Rating <= 10kVA	IS 16242 (Part 1): 2014	23 May 2018
25	Induction Stove	IS 302-2-6: 2009	01 April 2021
26	Power Banks for Use in Portable Applications	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	13 May 2015
27	LED Luminaires for Emergency Lighting	IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 8): 2013	23 May 2018
28	Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) Modules	IS 14286: 2010 / IEC 61215: 2005	31 March 2019
29	Thin-Film Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) Modules	IS 16077: 2013 / IEC 61646: 2008	31 March 2019
30	UPS/Inverters of Rating <= 5kVA	IS 16242 (Part 1): 2014	01 March 2016
31	Rice Cooker	IS 302-2-15: 2009	01 April 2021
32	Passport Reader	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	13 May 2015
33	LED Luminaires for Road and Street Lighting	IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 3): 2012	23 May 2018
34	Optical Disc Players with Built-In Amplifiers of Input Power 200W and Above	IS 616: 2010	03 July 2013
35	Independent LED Modules for General Lighting	IS 16103 (Part 1): 2012	01 April 2021
36	Laptop/Notebook/Tablet	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	03 July 2013
37	USB Type External Solid-State Storage Devices (above 256 GB capacity)	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	01 April 2021
38	Smart Watches	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	23 May 2018
39	Automatic Data Processing Machine	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	03 July 2013
40	CCTV Cameras/CCTV Recorders	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	23 May 2018
41	Visual Display Units, Video Monitors of Screen Size 32″ and Above	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	03 July 2013
42	Printers, Plotters	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	03 July 2013
43	Amplifiers with Input Power 2000W and Above	IS 616: 2010	03 July 2013
44	LED Lighting Chains	IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 7): 2013	23 May 2018
45	Smart Speakers (with and without Display)	IS 616: 2017	01 October 2021
46	Wireless Keyboards	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	03 July 2013
47	Electronic Clocks with Mains Power	IS 302-2-26: 2014	03 July 2013
48	Power Adaptors for IT Equipments	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	01 December 2015
49	Copying Machines/Duplicators	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	13 May 2015
50	Webcam (Finished Product)	IS 616: 2017	01 October 2021
51	Mobile Phones	IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010	13 September 2015
52	Wireless Headphone and Earphone	IS 616: 2017	01 April 2021
53	Utility-Interconnected Photovoltaic Inverters	IS 16221 (Part 2): 2015 & IS 16169: 2014	30 June 2021
54	LED Flood Lights	IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 5): 2013	23 May 2018
55	Power Inverters for Use in Photovoltaic Power System	IS 16221 (Part 2): 2015	30 June 2021
56	Dimmers for LED Products	IS 60669-2-1: 2008	01 October 2021

Note: this list is not exhaustive as there are a few more products to be covered. This table is created for the general understanding of the notified products and their corresponding Indian Standards wherein quality norms are specified.

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6 Steps to secure the BIS certificate for notified

Securing a BIS certificate involves completing various steps, including application filing, product testing, facility inspection, etc. Typically, you would come across the following steps when applying for BIS registration.

Step 1: Application filing

BIS registration starts with the application filing, which you can complete on the BIS portal. While filing the online form, you will be required to furnish various details, including;

• Company name
• Registration numbers
• Products being manufactured
• Standard being followed
• Quality management system
• Equipment available
• List of machinery
• Test lab information
• Staff details

The form submission also requires uploading supporting paperwork such as company registration, lab report, list of equipment, etc. The filing process ends with fee submission, which also spans expenses concerning facility inspection if required.

Step 2: Facility inspection

After receiving the application, the BIS officials initiate the inspection of the facility wherein the concerned product undergoes manufacturing. During the visit, the officials will also vet the testing facilities and equipment being used to perform product inspections.

Step 3: Dispatching products to a certified lab

If required, the official may pick some product samples from the finished lot and send them to the certified lab for testing.

Step 4: Product testing and report generation

The certified lab shall check the product for quality, safety and reliability corresponding to the applicable Indian standard. After completing the required tests, a report shall be generated wherein test results will be mentioned for review.

Step 5: Grant of BIS certificate

If the test result comes out satisfactory during review, the BIS shall grant the certificate to the applicant.

Step 6: Use of ISI mark

The grant of the certificate will enable you to use the ISI marking on the certified product. The marking should be done as per the BIS norms. The licensee cannot take any voluntary step in this context.

Documents required for BIS registration

• Copy of the online submission acknowledgement
• Business license or other government-issued address proof
• Authorization letter from the CEO (if the application is not signed by the CEO)
• Online-generated copy of Form VI
• Brand name registration certificate, authorization letter, or agreement (for registered brand names)
• Copy of trademark application, authorization letter, or agreement (for unregistered brand names)
• Undertaking for the test report
• Nomination form sealed and signed (for foreign manufacturers)
• Certificate of registration (for Authorized Indian Representatives – AIR)
• Affidavit cum undertaking (for AIR)
• Copy of ID proof of the person signing the affidavit
• Affidavit signed by the authorized signatory and authorization letter from the CEO

Conclusion

A BIS certificate is mandatory for products that fall under the Compulsory registration scheme (CRS). Registration under CRS requires fulfilling several requirements such as completing testing requirements, performing in-house compliance, application filing and so on. If you are not comfortable addressing such requirements, let Adviso be your licensing partner.

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