Certification introduction
BIS certification is a product certification in India, supervised by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). BIS certification is divided into three types according to different product types, including mandatory ISI mark certification, CRS certification, and voluntary certification. The BIS certification system has existed for more than 50 years and covers more than 1,000 products. All products included in the mandatory list must obtain BIS certification (ISI mark registration certification) before they can be sold in India.

BIS is a third-party certification body. Products certified by it will be marked with the ISI label. This label has a broad influence in India and surrounding countries. It has a good reputation and is a reliable guarantee of product quality. Once a product is marked with the "ISI mark", it means that it complies with relevant Indian standards, and consumers can buy with confidence.

In order to unify product supervision standards and requirements and ensure product quality and safety, India began to implement a product certification system in 1955. According to the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (The BIS Act, 1986), product certification in India adopts the principle of voluntary certification. However, taking into account factors such as public health and safety and mass consumption, the Indian government has issued immediate decrees to implement specific products. Mandatory certification. Aiming to provide end consumers with quality-assured, safe and reliable products. All products included in compulsory certification must obtain product certification certificates according to Indian product standards before entering the market. Therefore, manufacturers who want to enter the Indian market must understand India's product certification system.

Introduction to Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

According to the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (The BIS Act, 1986), the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the standardization and certification authority in India. It is specifically responsible for product certification. It is also the only product certification agency in India and was officially established in 1987. year to replace the Indian Standards Institute established in 1946.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is affiliated to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution. Although it is a social legal entity, it performs government functions. Its main tasks are to formulate and implement national standards; implement conformity assessment systems; and represent the country to participate in international organizations such as ISO and IEC. Standardization activities. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a financially independent organization with certification revenue as its main source of income. BIS consists of 5 regional bureaus and 19 branch bureaus. The regional bureau supervises the corresponding branch. The eight laboratories affiliated to BIS and some independent laboratories are responsible for the inspection of samples taken during the product certification process. These laboratories are implemented in accordance with ISO/IEC17025:1999.

Certification considerations

1. BIS certification is valid for one year, and applicants must pay an annual fee. You can apply for extension before expiration. At this time, you need to submit an extension application and pay the application fee and annual fee.

2. BIS accepts CB reports issued by valid agencies.

3. If the applicant meets the following conditions, certification will be faster.

a. Fill in the manufacturing factory address in the application form

b. The factory has testing equipment that meets relevant Indian standards

c. The product officially complies with relevant Indian standards.

Certification classification

Currently, BIS certification is divided into three categories:

1. Mandatory ISI mark type certification (product testing + initial factory inspection + post-certification supervision), mainly including cement, food, automobile parts, steel products and other major categories;

2. BIS Compulsory Registration System (CRS) (product testing + post-certification supervision), mainly including tablet computers, microwave ovens, wireless keyboards, printer power adapters, LED lights, lithium batteries, mobile power supplies, mobile phones and smart card readers, Uninterruptible power supplies/inverters of ≤10kVA, rear projection/LCD/LED TVs of 32 inches and below, etc.;

3. The rest are BIS voluntary certifications, and products other than compulsory mark certification and registration certification can apply.

Applicable product range
BIS has issued more than 30,000 product certification certificates. After obtaining the certificate, manufacturers are allowed to affix ISI labels. The scope of certification covers almost every industrial field such as agricultural products, textiles, and electronics.

List of compulsory certification products:

The first batch (MANDATORY)
Certification fields BIS certification is applicable to manufacturers in any country. The main certification fields include:
1. Tires; 2. Electric irons, kettles, electric stoves, heaters and other household appliances; 3. Cement and concrete; 4. Circuit breakers; 5. Steel; 6. Electric energy meters; 7. Auto parts; 8. Food, milk powder ; 9. Baby bottle; 10. Tungsten lamp; 11. Oil pressure furnace; 12. Large transformer; 13. Plug; 14. Medium and high voltage wires and cables; 15. Self-ballasted light bulb. (Mandatory in batches since 1986 to the present)

Second batch (COMPULSORY)
Products with mandatory registration are electronic information technology equipment, including:
1. Set-top box; 2. Portable computer; 3. Notebook; 4. Tablet computer; 5. Monitor with a screen size of 32 inches and above; 6. Video monitor; 7. Printer, plotter, scanner; 8. Wireless keyboard ; 9. Answering machine; 10. Automatic data processor; 11. Microwave oven; 12. Projector; 13. Electronic clock with grid power supply; 14. Power amplifier; 15. Electronic music system (from March 2013 mandatory)

The second batch of new additions (COMPULSORY)
16. IT equipment power adapter; 17. AV equipment power adapter; 18. UPS (uninterruptible power supply); 19. DC or AC LED module; 20. Battery; 21. Self-ballasted LED lamp; 22. LED lamp; 23 .Mobile phones; 24. Cash registers; 25. Sales terminal equipment; 26. Copiers; 27. Smart card readers and writers; 28. Postal processing machines, automatic stamping machines; 29. Pass readers; 30. Mobile power supplies. (Mandatory from November 2014)

application process
1. The customer provides information and samples to the testing agency
2. Does the testing agency conduct structural inspection of the product and prepare relevant documents for certification application?
3. Will the testing agency send the samples to the Indian partner laboratory?
4. Sample testing
5. The Indian cooperative laboratory issues a BIS test report
6. The testing agency provides registration documents, Indian representatives and test reports to submit a registration application to BIS.
7. Will BIS approve and issue 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 the presence of an agent in India, or documentation proving the manufacturer’s Indian office, and a permission letter from the Reserve Bank of India;
3. Documents proving the establishment of the company, such as registration certificate;
4. Process flow chart, describing the entire process of product manufacturing (from raw materials to finished products);
5. Quality control system (such as quality manual, quality control plan, testing arrangements, etc.);
6. If available, provide other detailed information on product or system certification;
7. If any, provide detailed information on the components or raw materials used in product manufacturing before certification;
8. List of machines produced;
9. List of test equipment during the test process;
10. Product design drawings;
11. Details of qualifications and experience of laboratory supervisor, technical and QC staff;
12. Test reports from accredited independent laboratories or the factory’s own laboratory;
13. Schematic layout of the factory building, clearly showing the main production machines, laboratories, etc.;
14. Transportation diagram near the factory, diagram from the nearest airport or train station to the factory, and detailed instructions from India to the factory;
15. Bill of exchange receipt