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India BIS certification
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