BIS Certification India

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) operates India's national product certification scheme, under which manufacturers are granted a licence to affix the ISI mark once their product and manufacturing process are shown to meet the relevant Indian Standard. For a large and growing list of products, ranging from electrical appliances and cables to toys, cement, and steel items, BIS certification is mandatory under Quality Control Orders before the goods can be manufactured, sold, or imported into India. The scheme applies equally to domestic manufacturers and to foreign manufacturers supplying the Indian market, the latter typically through the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme.

Why This Matters

Selling a notified product in India without a valid BIS licence exposes a business to seizure of goods, monetary penalties, and potential criminal liability under the BIS Act, in addition to reputational damage with distributors and retailers who increasingly insist on proof of compliance before stocking a product. Beyond the immediate legal exposure, an incomplete or poorly prepared application can delay market entry by months, which is often more costly to a business than the compliance effort itself. Getting the classification, applicable standard, and testing scope right at the outset avoids repeated rejections and rework.

How We Help

Applicability and Standard Mapping

We begin by confirming whether your specific product falls within a notified Quality Control Order, identifying the exact Indian Standard and test parameters that apply, since even minor variations in product type or rating can change the applicable standard.

Documentation and Application Filing

We assemble and review the technical documentation, factory details, and test reports required for the application, and file the licence request through the relevant BIS portal, coordinating with you to correct gaps before submission rather than after a query is raised.

Factory Inspection and Test Coordination

We help you prepare for the BIS factory inspection, including in-house testing capability and quality control records, and coordinate sample testing at BIS-recognised laboratories so that the process moves ahead without avoidable delays.

Licence Renewal and Surveillance Support

Once a licence is granted, we support ongoing surveillance testing, marking fee compliance, and timely renewal so that certification remains valid and production is never interrupted by an expired or suspended licence.

Who Needs This

• Domestic manufacturers of notified electrical, electronic, and mechanical products
• Foreign manufacturers exporting notified products to India
• Importers and brand owners placing notified goods in the Indian market
• Businesses expanding their product range into categories covered by new Quality Control Orders

Our Approach

We work closely with your technical and production teams to understand the product as it is actually manufactured, rather than applying a generic checklist, so that the standard chosen and the documentation filed reflect reality and hold up to scrutiny at the inspection stage. Our advice stays grounded in the current state of applicable Quality Control Orders and BIS procedures, and we flag upcoming regulatory changes that could affect your product category well before they become mandatory.

Get in Touch

To discuss how we can support you with BIS certification, write to us at info@agarwalurs.com.