Introduction to certification

BIS certification is the product certification in India, which is supervised by the Bureau of standards of India (BIS). According to different product types, BIS certification can be divided into three types, including mandatory ISI certification, CRS certification and voluntary certification. BIS certification system has existed for more than 50 years, covering more than 1000 products. All products listed 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 bis will be marked with 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 the product is marked with "ISI mark", it means that it meets the relevant Indian Standards and consumers can buy it at ease.

In order to unify product regulatory standards and requirements and ensure product quality and safety, India began to implement product certification system in 1955. According to the BIS act, 1986, India adopts the principle of voluntary certification for product certification. However, considering the factors such as public health and safety and public consumption, the Indian government has implemented compulsory certification for specific products by issuing an immediate decree. It aims to provide quality assurance, safe and reliable products for final consumers. All products listed in compulsory certification must obtain 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 the Indian product certification system.

Introduction to bis

According to the BIS act, 1986, BIS is the Indian standardization and certification authority, specifically responsible for product certification. It is also the only product certification authority in India. It was formally established in 1987 to replace the Indian Standards Institute established in 1946.

BIS is a social corporation, but it performs government functions. Its main task is to formulate and implement national standards; Implementation of conformity assessment system; Participate in ISO, IEC and other international standardization activities on behalf of the country. The Indian Bureau of standards (BIS) is a financially self reliant organization with certification revenue as its main source of income. BIS has 5 Regional bureaus and 19 sub bureaus. Regional bureaus supervise the corresponding sub bureaus. Eight laboratories and some independent laboratories affiliated to bis are responsible for the inspection of samples taken during the product certification process. These laboratories are in accordance with ISO / IEC 17025:1999.

Certification considerations

1. The validity period of bis certification is 1 year, and the applicant must pay an annual fee. The extension can be applied before the expiration of the period. In this case, the application for extension shall be submitted and the application fee and annual fee shall be paid.

2. Bis accepts CB reports issued by effective institutions.

3. Certification will be faster if the applicant meets the following conditions.

a. Fill in the factory address in the application form

b. The factory has the test equipment which conforms to the relevant Indian Standards

c. The products meet the requirements of relevant Indian Standards

Certification classification

At present, BIS certification can be divided into three categories:

1. Compulsory ISI mark type certification (product test + initial factory inspection + supervision after certification), mainly including cement, food, automobile parts, steel products, etc;

2. BIS compulsory registration system (CRS) (product test + supervision after certification), mainly including tablet computer, microwave oven, wireless keyboard, printer power adapter, LED lamp, lithium battery, mobile power supply, mobile phone and smart card reader, UPS / inverter ≤ 10KVA, rear projection / LCD / LED TV set of 32 inch and below, etc;

3. The rest are bis voluntary certification, products other than compulsory mark certification and registration certification can be applied for.

Applicable product range

Product certification certificate issued More than 10000 copies, and the manufacturer is allowed to paste after obtaining the certificate label Certification covers agricultural products, textiles, electronics and almost every industrial field.

List of compulsory certification products:

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In the certification field, BIS certification is applicable to manufacturers in any country
1. Tire; 2. Electric iron, hot kettle, electric stove, heater and other household appliances; 3. Cement and concrete; 4. Circuit breaker; 5. Steel; 6. Electric energy meter; 7. Auto parts; 8. Food and milk powder; 9. Bottle; 10. Tungsten filament lamp; 11. Oil pressure furnace; 12. Large transformer; 13. Plug; 14. Medium and high voltage wires and cables; 15. Self ballasted bulb. (mandatory in batches since 1986)

The second batch (computer)
Compulsory registration products are electronic information technology equipment, including:
1. Set top box; 2. Portable computer; 3. Notebook; 4. Tablet computer; 5. Display with screen size of 32 inches and above; 6. Video monitor; 7. Printer, plotter and scanner; 8. Wireless keyboard; 9. Telephone answering machine; 10. Automatic data processor; 11. Microwave oven; 12. Projector; 13. Electronic clock of live network power supply; 14. Power amplifier; 15. Electronic music system (compulsory from March 2013)

The second batch of new (computer)
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 lamps and lanterns; 23. Mobile phone; 24. Cash register; 25. Sales of terminal equipment; 26. Copier; 27. Smart card reader; 28. Post processor, automatic stamping machine; 29. Pass reader; 30. Mobile power supply. (mandatory from November 2014)

Application process

1. Customers provide information and samples to the testing agency
2. Does the testing organization carry out structural inspection on products and prepare relevant documents for certification application?
3. Testing agency sends samples to India cooperative laboratory?
4. Sample testing
5. BIS test report issued by India cooperative Laboratory
6. The testing agency provides registration documents, Indian representatives and test reports to bis for registration
7. Is bis approved and a letter of authorization issued?
8. The customer obtains the BIS registration number of the product and follows up the registration and certification

Application materials

1. Application form;
2. A form of appointment certifying the presence of an agent in India, or documentary evidence of the manufacturer's Indian office, and a permit from the Reserve Bank of India;
3. Documents proving the establishment of the company, such as the registration certificate;
4. Process flow chart, showing the whole process of product manufacturing (from raw materials to finished products);
5. Quality control system (such as quality manual, quality control plan, test arrangement, etc.);
6. If any, provide other details of product or system certification;
7. If any, provide detailed information of components or raw materials used for product manufacturing before certification;
8. List of machines manufactured;
9. List of test equipment during the test;
10. Product design drawings;
11. Qualification certificates and experience details of Laboratory Supervisor, technical and QC staff;
12. Test report from an accredited independent laboratory or the factory's own laboratory;
13. The layout of the plant clearly shows the main production machines, laboratories, etc;
14. Traffic map near the factory, from the nearest airport or railway station to the factory, and detailed description from India to the factory;
15. Bill of exchange