BIS Registration – Bureau of Indian Standards Certification in India

Types of BIS Certification Schemes

ISI Mark Scheme (Domestic Manufacturers)

The ISI (Indian Standards Institute) Mark is an old, but highly respected quality mark in India, and this is the oldest of all BIS schemes and applies only to domestic manufacturers. In order to obtain a license under the ISI Scheme, BIS will inspect the factory where the manufacturer manufactures their product, evaluate the manufacturer’s quality control system, and require that the manufacturer have product samples tested in a laboratory that has been recognized by BIS prior to issuing a license.

The CRS Scheme (Compulsory Registration Scheme)

Under the Compulsory Registration Scheme, all electronic and information technology (IT) products have been made compulsory by notification from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), for which registration with BIS is required through mandatory testing of products at laboratories approved by BIS and subsequent registration of the same through BIS Portal. No factory inspection shall be required under this scheme.

The Scheme will cover a wide range of electronic products such as Laptops, LED TVs, Smartphones, Power Adapters, etc., and other similar products.

FMCS (Foreign Manufacturer Certification Scheme)

The Foreign Manufacturer Certification Scheme (FMCS) is a mandatory certification for foreign manufacturers to export regulated products to India. The process involved in obtaining certification under FMCS includes mandatory audit of the Factory, Testing of Products, Review of Application and Continuous Surveillance. The certification issued under the FMCS will allow the foreign manufacturer to affix the BIS Mark on the products sold in India.

ECO Mark Scheme

ECO Mark Scheme is a BIS Certification Scheme that provides certification to products that meet Environmental Standards and are Eco-Friendly. This certification ensures that the products manufactured, distributed and disposed off, reduce the environmental burden during these stages.

Step-by-Step BIS Registration Process

The BIS certification procedure varies across schemes but generally follows these steps:

1. Identification of Applicable Indian Standard (IS):

The first step is to determine the Indian Standard (IS) that specifically applies to your product.

2. Product Testing at BIS-Approved Laboratory:

After identifying the applicable Indian Standard, submit your product sample(s) to an approved laboratory by BIS to obtain a test report of the product.

3. Submission of Application on BIS Portal:

Complete the online application form, attach required documents to the portal and upload test reports as part of the submission.

4. Factory Audit (Only Required for ISI and FMCS Schemes):

Following receipt of the submitted application, BIS conducts an audit of the factory to assess whether the factory meets the requirements of BIS in terms of the quality system, materials and manufacturing process.

5. Issue of BIS License or Registration Number:

If all assessment criteria have been met, BIS will issue the license/certificate, enabling you to affix the ISI or CRS mark to your certified products.