Certification introduction
BIS certification is India's product certification, regulated by the Bureau of Standards (BIS). According to the product types, BIS certification is divided into three types, including mandatory ISI logo certification, CRS certification, and voluntary certification. The BIS certification system has a history of 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 labeled as ISI. This label has a great influence in India and neighboring countries. It has a good reputation and is a reliable guarantee for product quality. Once the product is marked with the "ISI logo", it means that it meets relevant Indian standards and consumers can buy it with confidence.
In order to unify product regulatory standards and requirements and ensure product quality and safety, India began to implement the product certification system in 1955. According to the "The BIS Act, 1986" (1986), India's product certification implements the principle of voluntary certification, but considering factors such as public health and safety and mass consumption, the Indian government has issued an instant decree to implement mandatory certification of specific products. It aims to provide end consumers with quality assurance, safety and reliability products. All products listed in compulsory certification must obtain a product certification certificate according to Indian product standards before entering the market. Therefore, it is necessary for manufacturers who want to enter the Indian market to understand India's product certification system.
Introduction to the Bureau of Standards of India (BIS)
According to the "The BIS Act, 1986", the Indian Standards Bureau (BIS) is the Indian standardization and certification authority, which is specifically responsible for product certification. It is also the only product certification authority in India. It was officially established in 1987 to replace the Indian Standard Society established in 1946.
The Bureau of Standards of India (BIS) is affiliated to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution. Although it is a social legal entity, it exercises government functions. Its main task is to formulate and implement national standards; implement a conformity assessment system; and represent the country in international standardization activities such as ISO and IEC. The Bureau of Standards of India (BIS) is a financially independent organization with certified income as its main source of income. BIS has 5 regional bureaus and 19 branches. Regional bureaus supervise the corresponding branch. The eight laboratories and some independent laboratories belonging to BIS are responsible for the inspection of samples taken in the product certification process. These laboratories are carried out in accordance with ISO/IEC17025:1999.
Certification precautions
1. The validity period of BIS certification is 1 year and the applicant must pay an annual fee. You can apply for an extension before the expiration of the period. At this time, you must submit an application for extension and pay the application fee and annual fee.
2. BIS accepts CB reports issued by valid institutions.
3. Certification will be faster if the applicant meets the following conditions.
a. Fill in the factory address in the application form and enter the manufacturing plant
b. The factory has test equipment that meets relevant Indian standards
c. The product formally complies with relevant Indian standards
Certification classification
Currently, BIS certification is divided into three categories:
1. Mandatory ISI logo type certification (product testing + initial factory inspection + post-certification supervision), mainly including cement, food, automobile parts, steel products and other major categories;
2. BIS mandatory 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, mobile phones and smart card readers, uninterruptible power supply/inverter of ≤10kVA, rear projection/LCD/LED TVs of 32 inches and below, etc.;
3. The rest are voluntary BIS certification, and products other than mandatory mark certification and registration certification can be applied for.
Applicable product scope
More than 10,000 product certification certificates have been issued . After obtaining the certificate, the manufacturer is allowed to add labels and certification covers almost every industrial field such as agricultural products, textiles, electronics, etc.
List of mandatory certification products:
The first batch of (MANDATORY)
certification fields BIS certification is suitable for manufacturers in any country. The main certification fields are :
1. Tires; 2. Household appliances such as electric irons, kettles, electric stoves, heaters, etc.; 3. Cement and concrete; 4. Circuit breakers; 5. Steel; 6. Electric energy meters; 7. Auto parts; 8. Food and milk powder; 9. Bath bottles; 10. Tungsten wire and wire lamps; 11. Oil pressure furnace; 12. Large transformers; 13. Plugs; 14. Medium and high voltage wires and cables; 15. Self-ballasting light bulbs. (Forced in batches since 1986)
The second batch (COMPULSORY)
has mandatory registered products as electronic information technology equipment, including:
1. Set-top box; 2. Portable computer; 3. Laptop; 4. Tablet computer; 5. Monitors with screen sizes of 32 inches or above; 6. Video monitors; 7. Printers, plotters, scanners; 8. Wireless keyboard; 9. Telephone answering machine; 10. Automatic data processor; 11. Microwave oven; 12. Projector; 13. Electronic clock with live grid power; 14. Power amplifier; 15. Electronic music system (Forced from March 2013)
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-balancing LED lights; 22. LED lamps; 23. Mobile phone; 24. Cash register; 25. Sales terminal equipment; 26. Copier; 27. Smart card reader; 28. Postal processing machine, automatic stamping machine; 29. Pass reader; 30. Mobile power supply. (Forced from November 2014)
Application process
1. The customer provides information and samples to the testing agency
2. The testing agency conducts structural inspection of the product and prepares relevant documents for the certification application?
3. The testing agency sends the samples to the Indian cooperative 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 the BIS to submit registration application
7. BIS approval and issue a registration authorization letter
8. The customer obtains the BIS registration number of the product and follows up the registration and certificate collection
Application materials
1. Application form;
2. Appointment form for proof of an agent in India, or a certificate of the manufacturer's Indian office, as well as a license from the Reserve Bank of India;
3. Documents that prove the establishment of the company, such as a registration certificate;
4. Process flow chart explaining the entire process of product manufacturing, (from raw materials to finished products);
5. Quality control system (such as quality manuals, quality control plans, testing arrangements, etc.);
6. If there is, provide other detailed information on product or system certification;
7. If there is, provide detailed information on components or raw materials used for product manufacturing before certification;
8. List of production and manufacturing machines;
9. List of test equipment during the testing process;
10. Product design drawings;
11. Qualification certificates and experiences of laboratory supervisors, technical and QC staff;
12. Test reports from recognized independent laboratories or factory own laboratories;
13. The layout diagram of the factory building clearly shows the main production machines, laboratories, etc.;
14. The traffic diagram near the factory, the schematic diagram from the nearest airport or railway station to the factory, and the detailed description from India to the factory;
15. The bill of exchange bottom list
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