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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