ISI / BIS Certification (ISI Mark) – Scheme I

ISI / BIS Certification (ISI Mark) – Scheme I

Introduction to BIS Certification

Any person who buys the product like electrical, electronics, mechanical, foods and constructional in any Brand or without Brand there is always a concern in mind that this product good in quality or not. Are there any parameters by which they can identify/estimate the quality and safety of the product? This is where Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) Comes into Role. ISI certification is one of the services of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). There are more than 370 mandatory products which need ISI certification before being sold in the Indian Market. If the product is not mandatory applicant also get the BIS / ISI Certificate with same procedure to achieve the trust of consumer.

Basic Criteria to get BIS Certificate

Please note the below points:

1. Applicant has to find the applicable Indian standard (IS) before file the application.
2. BIS issue ISI Certificate only to the manufacturing unit (Where finished product manufactured)
3. BIS does not issue the license to importer/distributor/ retailer.
4. If the applicants have multiple factories in the different location then they have to file separate application for each factory address.
5. Manufacturer has to show the process chart of manufacturing from receiving the raw material to final packaging. If some part of manufacturing is outsourced, BIS clearance must be required.
6. Applicant (Manufacturer) has to ensure that they have all required testing equipment and qualified Quality control personal (QCI) to perform the according to the applicable Indian standard and SIT.

Mandatory Product List for ISI / BIS Certification (ISI Mark) – Scheme I

Two Procedures to obtain BIS Certification in India

Simplified Procedure

Please note the steps involved under this procedure:

Step 1: Applicant has to find the relevant Indian Standard and setting the In-house lab for testing of the product.

Step 2: Prepare the required documents along with test report (From the BIS Recognized lab) and submit the application in the BIS portal.

Step 3: BIS officer will conduct the factory Inspection.

Step 4: During Factory Inspection BIS officer sealed the sample and that sample further sent to the testing on BIS recognized lab.

Step 5: If any Non conformity issue is raised by BIS the same has to be rectified and complied by as instructed by BIS. If any

Step 6: ISI Certificate is granted by the Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS)

 

Duration: Approx. 25 to 30 working days after submission of application on the BIS portal.

Project Time line Chart for ISI Certification of domestic manufacturer (Simplified procedure)

Normal Procedure

Please note the steps involved under this procedure:

Step 1: Applicant has to find the relevant Indian Standard and setting the In-house lab for testing of the product.

Step 2: Prepare the required documents and submit the application in the BIS portal.

Step 3: BIS officer will conduct the factory Inspection.

Step 4: During Factory Inspection BIS officer sealed the sample and that sample further sent to the testing on BIS recognized lab.

Step 5: If any Non conformity issue is raised by BIS the same has to be rectified and complied by as instructed by BIS. If any

Step 6: When the product passes all the test parameters then Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) issue the ISI Certificate.

Duration – Approx 60 to 90 working days after submitting the application in BIS portal.

BIS / ISI Certification Fee

Documents Required for BIS Certification

Below is the list of required documents:

1. Application form (Click here)
2. Factory registration (KYC) Documents
3. Manufacturing process flow chart.
4. Required testing equipment list with valid calibration (In-house Testing Facilities)
5. Raw material details and their test certificates
6. Authorized signatory and QCI details
7. Factory test report
8. Plant layout and other related documents.

BIS Certification frequently asked questions (FAQs)

1. Where we submit the application to get BIS Standard Mark (ISI) on the product?

BIS accepts application for ISI certification of product in online mode only. Please contact us on info@elitasrcs.com for any type of assistance to obtain the BIS Certificate.

2. Can we submit one application for BIS Certification of different products being manufactured in the factory?

Separate application for each product / ISS is required to be submitted even for same factory / Manufacturing location.

3. Can we submit one application for BIS Certification of same product being manufactured at the different factory?

Separate application for each product / ISS is required to be submitted even for same factory unit.

4. Which lab of test report will be acceptable in order to obtain BIS Certificate under Simplified procedure / Option 2?

Separate application for each product / ISS is required to be submitted even for same factory unit.

5. What is the validity of test report under simplified procedure/ Option 2?

Test report will be valid up to 90 days from the date of issue of test report.

6. Does BIS carry any surveillance on my BIS Certification regularly?

After grant of BIS Certification to the manufacturer, BIS can do surprise factory surveillance inspections through visit to the factory by BIS Certification officers or by personnel of the Agents appointed by BIS as per Rule 33 of BIS Rules, 2018.

BIS will verify that manufacturer continues to maintain the manufacturing infrastructure, process controls, quality control and testing formalities and conformity of the product to the applicable Indian Standard. Testing of the product samples in factory is also witnessed during the inspection.

Sample of ISI marked / ISI Certified product is also drawn from the factory for verification of conformity to relevant ISS through third party laboratory testing. BIS also carries out market surveillance through purchase of samples of ISI marked product for verification of conformity of the product to relevant ISS through third party laboratory testing of the product.

7. What is the procedure to change the address or shift the factory location?

BIS licensee is required to inform BIS that they are shifting the factory location to a new address with relevant documents for the new premises similar to the documents submitted at the time of applying to BIS for obtaining BIS Certification. The licensee can suspend the use of the Standard Mark under intimation to the Bureau on relocation of factory location to new location. The revocation of suspension may be done by the Bureau after verification of the old premises and verification of production process at new premises as per provision of paragraph 11 (3) & (4) of scheme I of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.