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BIS Certification – ISI Mark and BIS Registration

Selling products covered by a quality control order? BIS certification – ISI mark or CRS registration – handled from testing to the BIS application.

  • About 30–45 days for CRS after test reports; ISI licences usually take longer
  • Scheme identification
  • Lab testing coordination
  • BIS application support
BIS Certification – ISI Mark and BIS Registration

What is BIS certification?

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certifies that products meet Indian Standards. For products covered by a government quality control order – many electrical goods, electronics, steel, cement, toys, appliances and more – BIS certification is mandatory before they can be made, imported or sold in India.

Main BIS schemes

SchemeCoversKey steps
ISI mark (product certification)Most products under quality control ordersApplication, factory inspection, sample testing and licence
Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS)Notified electronics and IT productsTesting in a BIS-recognised lab and online registration
Foreign manufacturers (FMCS)Overseas manufacturers of ISI-marked productsApplication through an authorised Indian representative, with factory inspection

Our service

We identify the applicable standard and scheme, coordinate testing with a BIS-recognised laboratory, prepare the documents and application, and follow up with BIS through to the licence or registration. Working with specialist partners where testing or inspection is involved, we keep you informed at each stage. Also planning quality systems? See ISO certification. Protect the brand on the product with trademark registration.

Checklist

Documents required for BIS Certification

After you purchase, log in to My Account → My Services and upload each document below. Scanned copies or clear phone photos (PDF, JPG or PNG) are fine. Your files are stored privately and seen only by your assigned expert.

  • Product details Model numbers, specifications and the applicable Indian Standard, if known Required
  • Manufacturer’s business registration Company, firm or factory licence Required
  • Factory address proof and layout For ISI mark licences Required
  • Trademark registration or authorisation For the brand name used on the product If applicable
  • Authorised Indian representative details For foreign manufacturers If applicable
Step by step

BIS Certification process with Nevo Legal

  1. Assessment

    Product, standard and scheme identified.

  2. Testing

    Samples tested in a BIS-recognised lab.

  3. Application

    Documents and application filed with BIS.

  4. Inspection

    Factory inspection coordinated, where required.

  5. Licence

    BIS licence or registration granted.

Deliverables

What you get

  • Scheme and standard assessment
  • Filed BIS application
  • BIS licence or registration certificate
FAQs

BIS Certification – frequently asked questions

Is BIS certification mandatory?

It is mandatory for products covered by a quality control order or the CRS list; for others it is voluntary.

What is the difference between ISI mark and CRS?

The ISI mark scheme involves factory inspection and applies to many products; CRS covers notified electronics and IT products and is based on lab test reports.

Can foreign manufacturers get BIS certification?

Yes, through the foreign manufacturers scheme or CRS, with an authorised Indian representative.

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