BIS Registration
Bureau of Indian Standards registration and marking for products under the compulsory certification scheme.
The Bureau of Indian Standards administers certification for products, and for a growing list of goods that certification is compulsory before they can be manufactured, imported or sold in India. The ISI mark and the BIS registration number are the visible evidence of it.
Which scheme applies depends on the product. Domestic manufacturers of goods under compulsory certification use the ISI mark scheme; electronics and IT goods use the compulsory registration scheme; foreign manufacturers use the foreign manufacturers certification scheme.
What this costs
BIS Consultation
₹7,504 plus GST
- Consult Senior Scientist
- Personalised Consultation
- Process & Pricing Finalisation
The main schemes
- ISI mark scheme — for products under a Quality Control Order, requiring factory inspection and product testing
- Compulsory Registration Scheme — for notified electronics and IT goods, based on testing at a BIS-recognised laboratory
- Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme — for manufacturers located outside India
- Hallmarking — for gold and silver articles, under its own registration
- Voluntary certification — where a product is not notified but certification is sought commercially
Compulsory registration for electronics
Under this scheme the product is tested at a laboratory recognised by BIS, and the manufacturer registers on the basis of that test report. There is no factory inspection, which makes it faster than the ISI route.
The registration is granted to a specific manufacturer for a specific product from a specific factory. A change in the manufacturing location or a significant change in the product requires a fresh registration rather than an amendment.
What the ISI scheme involves
- Application with product and factory details
- Inspection of the factory by a BIS officer
- Assessment of in-house testing facilities and quality control
- Drawing of samples for independent testing
- Grant of licence to use the ISI mark on the product
- Ongoing surveillance, with market samples drawn periodically
Selling without it
Where a product is under a Quality Control Order, manufacturing, importing, selling or even stocking it without certification is an offence under the BIS Act, carrying fines and potential imprisonment, along with seizure of the goods.
Customs also blocks import of notified goods without valid registration, so for importers it is a barrier at the port rather than a risk down the line.
How we handle it
- 1 Identifying the scheme We establish which scheme your product falls under, since the route, timeline and cost differ substantially between them.
- 2 Checking the standard The applicable Indian Standard is identified and the product assessed against it before testing.
- 3 Laboratory testing Samples are tested at a BIS-recognised laboratory and the report obtained.
- 4 Application The application is filed with the test report and supporting documents.
- 5 Inspection For the ISI scheme, the factory inspection is arranged and we prepare you for what is examined.
- 6 Licence granted The registration or licence is granted, and we set up the surveillance and renewal calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Is BIS certification compulsory for my product?
It depends on whether the product is covered by a Quality Control Order. Many are, and the list has expanded significantly. We check the current position for your specific product.
What is the difference between ISI and CRS?
The ISI mark scheme involves factory inspection and applies to a broad range of goods. The compulsory registration scheme applies to notified electronics and IT goods and is based on laboratory testing without a factory visit.
Can a foreign manufacturer get certification?
Yes, under the foreign manufacturers certification scheme. It requires an authorised Indian representative and typically involves inspection of the overseas factory.
What happens if I import without registration?
Customs blocks clearance of notified goods without valid registration. Selling or even stocking uncertified notified goods is an offence carrying fines and possible imprisonment.
Do I need a fresh registration if I change factories?
Yes. Registration is granted for a specific product from a specific manufacturing location. A change of factory requires a fresh application rather than an amendment.
What is not included. Government fees, statutory charges, stamp duty, court and registry fees, digital signature costs and any third-party professional charges are separate and payable at actuals. GST applies on professional fees where indicated. Prices shown are indicative and may change without notice; we confirm the total in writing before any work begins — see our terms on pricing.
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