ISI Mark Certification

BIS Certification, also known as ISI Mark Certification, is a quality certification provided by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), a national standards body in India. BIS is responsible for developing and promoting standards in various sectors to ensure the safety, reliability, and quality of products, services, and systems.

The ISI Mark is a recognized symbol of quality and conformity to Indian standards. ISI Mark Certification is a mandatory certification for certain products sold in the Indian market to ensure their compliance with relevant standards and specifications. ISI Mark Certification covers a wide range of products, including electrical appliances, industrial machinery, automotive components, food products, and building materials, among others.

Obtaining BIS Certification involves a rigorous evaluation process conducted by BIS-approved laboratories and testing centers. The process includes thorough testing of the product samples to assess their compliance with the applicable Indian standards. The standards are formulated based on technical requirements, safety considerations, and other relevant factors.

Difference between BIS and ISI Mark

BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) is a quality management organization for providing quality certification and also ensuring the quality, and reliability of goods for end users. On the other hand, ISI Mark is a standard mark awarded by the Bureau of Indian Standards for the authorization of the product as per Indian standards. The ISI mark indicates that a product matches the quality standard set by the BIS. Under the product certification scheme (ISI Mark Certification), the Bureau of India Standards gives producers a certificate to use the standard (ISI Mark) on products that conform to applicable product Indian standards. 

Basic Requirements for BIS ISI Mark Certification

The following are the basic requirements for obtaining a BIS ISI Mark certificate, as mentioned below:

• All testing facilities and production machinery should be located on the factory premises as per ISS norms and particular SIT.
• BIS certificate is only given to the (manufacturer of finished products), not to the Distributor/Retailer
• If a manufacturer has multiple factories, with different addresses, the company must file a separate application form for the factory location and each product.
• The laboratory should be fully equipped with product testing equipment and qualified quality control personnel for product tests in accordance with the applicable ISS.
• All procedures should be accomplished in the same factory, from receiving raw materials to final packing. If any outsourcing is needed, clearance from the BIS may be requested.

PROCESS INVOLVED IN THE BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARD (BIS) ISI Mark Certification FOR INDIAN MANUFACTURERS:

The BIS certification can be obtained following two different procedures mentioned below: -

1. Normal Procedure (Also, known as Option I)
2. Simplified Procedure (Also, Known as Option II)

Normal Procedure (Option I)

1. Firstly, the applicant has to prepare and fulfill the requirements of the BIS, especially Documentation, setting up of in-house labs, and preparing products as per Indian Standards.
2. After submission of the Application on the BIS Portal, the BIS official will conduct an inspection/Audit process of products along with the factory/industry.
3. Once the inspection gets completed, the BIS Officials sealed the samples as per the SIT of Indian standards. Afterward, the sealed samples of the goods are further sent for testing at the BIS-recognized laboratories.
4. If the product passes all the test parameters, then only it gets approved by the BIS for the certification

Simplified Procedure (Option II)

The following steps will take place under Simplified procedure:

1. Firstly, the applicant submits the Test report of the samples already tested and approved by BIS as per the prescribed Indian Standards.
2. Afterward, the applicant submits of Application on the BIS Portal, along with the test report and other required sets of documents
3. After submission of the application, the BIS official will conduct an inspection/Audit process of products along with the factory/industry.
4. Once the inspection gets completed, the BIS Officials sealed the samples as per the SIT of Indian standards. Afterward, the sealed samples of the goods are further sent for testing at the BIS-recognized laboratories.
5. Then, if verified and approved according to the commended standards, the certificate is granted to the applicant.

Documents Required for BIS ISI Certification in India

1. Factory Registration Documents
2. Manufacturing process flow chart
3. Authorized signatory details
4. In-house Testing Facilities
5. Test report from BIS recognized lab
6. Calibration certificates of the lab equipment (NABL approved)
7. Plant Layout

How does ASC help?

ASC Group is a leading CA firm & a single window of all kinds of certification, providing all services related to BIS ISI Mark Certification and compliance.

1. Provide ends to end consultancy and services for BIS Certification ISI Mark of every product that comes under the Bureau of Indian Standard.
2. Installation of Equipment and Machinery as per the Indian Standard
3. Providing consultancy & arrangement for ISI certificate issued by the BIS department