Bis Isi Mark Certification – Aleph INDIA

India’s economy is the fastest-growing economy in the world. The number and quality of goods and services produced in the country determine economic development and growth. Many low-quality and counterfeit products are manufactured and sold in the country. In order to take a step forward in the public interest, animal and plant health protection, environmental safety, avoiding unfair trade practices, and national security, the government has made compliance with Indian Standards mandatory for a wide range of products. The government mandates manufacturers to adhere to Indian Standards and obtain BIS certification for their products.

At this point, you may be wondering about BIS certification. Before we proceed, let us first understand BIS.

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

The Bureau of Indian Standards is the National Standards Body of India, responsible for standardization, conformity assessment, and quality assurance for goods, articles, processes, systems, and services. BIS is also in charge of granting a number of quality certifications and marking goods. BIS operates several certification schemes to ensure that products are of high quality, safe, and reliable for the end user. Let’s have a look at the BIS ISI Mark Certification scheme.

BIS ISI MARK CERTIFICATION SCHEME

Bureau of Indian Standards runs a product certification scheme, also known as an ISI mark certification scheme, to provide manufacturers a BIS license to use the standard ISI Mark on their products. Although product certification is optional, there are certain products for which manufacturers must get BIS certification. By issuing Quality Control Order (QCO), the government makes BIS Certification mandatory for a number of products. The products covered by QCOs must meet all applicable Indian Standards and display the Standard Mark under a BIS license. If a product is subjected to mandatory BIS certification, no one can manufacture, import, distribute, sell, rent, lease, store, or exhibit for sale without a valid BIS certification.

Any individual who violates the conditions of the Order will face imprisonment, a fine, or both under the BIS Act, 2016. Any manufacturer Indian or overseas/foreigner who is confident that their product can meet the BIS standard can apply for BIS certification.

You might now be interested in learning more about BIS certification and how to get it. Let’s take a look at BIS certification.

BIS CERTIFICATION

The Bureau of Indian Standards grants a BIS certification to the manufacturer to use standard ISI mark on their product that conforms to application Indian standards. When a product bears the ISI mark, it means that it meets the quality standards set by BIS. BIS Certification provides Third Party Assurance of the Quality, Safety, and Reliability of products to the consumer.

To use ISI Mark on the product, the manufacturer shall have to obtain a BIS license, i.e., BIS certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards under the conformity assessment scheme – I of Schedule II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulation, 2018.

You might be wondering why having BIS certification is required. Now let’s have a look at why BIS certification is mandatory.

WHY IS BIS CERTIFICATION MANDATORY?

The following factors mandate BIS certification:

• Prevention of unfair trade practices
• Safety of the environment
• In the public interest
• Protection of Human, Plant, and Animal Health
• National Security

List of Products under BIS Certification:

The following categories of products are covered under BIS certification.

PROCESS OF OBTAINING BIS CERTIFICATION

If you are a manufacturer, you may obtain BIS certification to use the ISI Mark by following the processes outlined below.

1. Documentation: Firstly, the applicant shall have to prepare and compile all the required documents for BIS certification.

2. Application Submission: Afterward, the applicant must submit a BIS online registration form, BIS Certification Fee, and all other necessary documents.

3. Scrutiny of application: BIS officials will review all required documents and applications once submitted. If any document or information is missing or incomplete, the Bureau will notify you through email. 

4. Audit of manufacturing Premises: BIS auditor will visit the factory and assess the manufacturer’s capability and testing facilities to ensure they meet Indian standards.

5. Sample collection and testing:  Samples are collected and tested both inside the factory and outside during the audit.

6. Grant of Licence: If the audit is satisfactory and the product meets applicable Indian standards, BIS will issue a BIS Licence. The manufacturer may use the ISI mark on their product after receiving BIS Licence.

Benefits of Obtaining BIS certification:

• By obtaining BIS certification, manufacturers can gain consumer trust.
• Customers become aware that the product is safe, reliable, and high-quality.
• Obtaining BIS certification can provide a manufacturer with a competitive advantage over competitors.
• The manufacturer can guarantee that the product complies with Indian standards.

Documents required for BIS Certification:

• Business License
• Trademark licence
• Application form
• Authorization letter
• Flow chart of the manufacturing process
• Product Literature
• Laboratory Test Report
• List of testing equipment & machinery
• Technical specifications
• Any additional documents, if necessary

Costing of BIS Certification:

Conclusion:

Obtaining BIS certification is mandatory for manufacturers to use the BIS Standard ISI mark on their products and sell them in India. While buying goods, consumers should look for ISI-marked products. Meanwhile, manufacturers must encourage consumers to use only BIS-certified products. Aleph India provides BIS certification consultancy to product manufacturers all around the world. We will assist you in obtaining a BIS ISI mark license from BIS in a timely manner.

Aleph India technical personnel and professional advisors will assist your development team in meeting quality standards while also delivering end-to-end processing of BIS certification. By establishing a robust and internationally recognized quality assurance system, Aleph India enables industries to achieve improved production efficiency and quality standards.

For any query regarding BIS Certification, Product testing, Compliance, Auditing, etc., get in touch with Aleph INDIA.