BIS Certification Online

Ensuring Quality for the Indian Consumer

Get BIS (ISI Mark) certification for your products. Complete guidance for manufacturers on testing, factory audit, and BIS licensing.

Obtain the prestigious ISI Mark for your products. Ensure compliance with Indian quality standards and legally sell regulated goods in the Indian market.

The hallmark of trust in India. Register your products with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to ensure safety, quality, and legal market access.

BIS Certification (ISI Mark) is a means for providing a third-party guarantee of quality, safety, and reliability of products to the customer. While it is voluntary for many products, the Government of India has made it mandatory for several items to protect public health and safety.

The certification involves a rigorous process of factory inspection and product testing against the relevant Indian Standard (IS). Once a license is granted, the manufacturer can use the ISI mark on their products, which is a significant competitive advantage and a legal requirement for many industries.

QuickTaxperts provides end-to-end support for BIS certification, from identifying the correct Indian Standard to managing factory audits and laboratory testing coordination.

• Category: Product Certification
• Covers diverse sectors like Electronics, Steel, Chemicals, and Food products.
• Mandatory for items like Bottled Water, Cement, and LPG Cylinders.
• Requires a well-equipped in-house laboratory for periodic testing.
• Valid for 1-2 years and renewable based on compliance.
• Mandatory for over 450 products (electronics, steel, cement, etc.)
• Issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
• Enables the use of the iconic ISI Mark on your products
• Ensures compliance with Indian Standards (IS)

BIS Registration Criteria

Requirements for manufacturers.

• Manufacturing Unit: The license is granted to the manufacturing unit, not the trader.
• Lab Setup: The factory must have the required testing equipment as per the Indian Standard.
• Technical Personnel: Must have qualified quality control personnel to manage testing.
• Process Control: The manufacturing process must follow the prescribed Quality Assurance Plan (QAP).

Documents required

Document requirements vary by entity type, state, premises, and authority. These are the usual groups we verify before submission.

• BIS Checklist: Factory Registration / Incorporation documents.; Flowchart of the manufacturing process.; List of manufacturing machinery and testing equipment.; Calibration certificates of the testing equipment.; Test report from a BIS-recognized laboratory.; Map showing the location of the factory.; Proof of competency of the quality control personnel.

Process and timeline

• Standard Identification: Identifying the specific Indian Standard (IS) applicable to your product.
• Lab Testing: Getting the product sample tested in a BIS-recognized laboratory.
• Application Filing: Submitting the online application on the BIS Manakonline portal.
• Factory Audit: A BIS officer visits the factory for an on-site inspection of the process and lab.
• Sample Sealing: The officer seals a sample during the audit for independent testing.
• License Grant: Receipt of the BIS license number after successful audit and test reports.

Expert review

BIS Certification Online content is reviewed by QuickTaxperts Industrial Quality Team, BIS Compliance Consultants.

• Checklist-led review
• Document pre-verification
• Authority-specific next steps

Frequently asked questions

These quick answers cover common planning questions before you request a checklist or quote.

• What is BIS certification?: It is a quality certification provided by the Bureau of Indian Standards, allowing manufacturers to use the ISI mark.
• Is BIS certification mandatory?: It is mandatory for over 450 products listed under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) and Mandatory Certification.
• Can a trader apply for BIS?: No, BIS licenses are granted only to the manufacturer of the product.
• What is the ISI Mark?: The ISI mark is a certification mark for industrial products in India, indicating they conform to an Indian Standard.
• How long is the license valid?: The license is initially granted for 1 or 2 years and can be renewed for up to 5 years.
• What is the cost of BIS certification?: Costs include application fees, audit fees, and laboratory testing charges, which vary by product.
• Is an in-house lab mandatory?: Yes, manufacturers must have basic testing facilities at their factory to perform routine tests as per the QAP.
• What is the timeline for certification?: The entire process usually takes 2 to 4 months, depending on the product and lab testing time.