BIS Registration in India: Process, Fees & Documents

BIS Registration is getting a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for any product that meets Indian Standards. BIS stands for Bureau of Indian Standards, the National Standards Body of India created by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act of 2016, a part of the Indian Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India. BIS has been involved with many activities such as Standards Formulation and product Certification, Testing, Training Services, Hallmarking, Laboratory Services Calibration Schemes, and more. The BIS registration serves as an independent assurance of product safety, quality, and reliability.

The Bureau of Indian Standards grants licenses to manufacturers for their products that are listed in BIS's voluntary and mandatory certification programs. Manufacturers can use the standard marking on their products following the issuance of the license from BIS. Although acquiring a BIS license is optional, the Indian government has made certain items necessary to preserve the environment, public health, national security, and the well-being of people, animals, and plants. It also seeks to prevent unfair trading practices.

BIS Registration, also known as substantial quality assurance compliance, is essential when analyzing IT and electronic products. This article will provide complete information regarding BIS registration.

1. Factory license and layout plan.
2. List of machinery and production details.
3. Product test report from BIS-recognized lab.
4. Manufacturing process flowchart.
5. Trademark registration certificate.
6. Business incorporation certificate (MoA/AoA, GST, etc.).
7. In-house testing report and calibration details.
8. Online application acknowledgment.
9. Authority letter (if not signed by CEO/Director).
10. For foreign manufacturers: Affidavit cum Undertaking (Format B) from Authorized Representative.

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Step-1:- Documentation & Filling of Application

The applicant must Apply online for BIS registration on the portal. To apply, you must also provide all necessary documents/business credentials and pay the applicable fee according to BIS schemes. At this point, it is important to ensure that you have submitted accurate documents to increase your chances of getting approved.

Step-2:- Preliminary Inspection by BIS Authority

After successfully submitting your application, a BIS officer will visit your manufacturing facility to conduct a preliminary Inspection and verification for the purposes of verifying your manufacturing facility's legalness/conformance to product standards and verifying your in-house product testing capabilities.

Step-3:- Sample Testing or Product Testing

The initial investigation or inspection has taken place after which the officer will take a small amount of the product and ship it to a laboratory recognized by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Once the BIS licensing authority has received and approved the laboratory test results, they will conduct a performance review report for future processes and decision-making regarding whether to grant a certificate.

Step-4:- Issuance of BIS Certification and Marking

Once the inspection and testing have been conducted, the Licensing authority will review the Inspection and Testing Report, and if the results and compliance indicate that a certificate of conformity can be issued, then the applicant may receive the authority to display the BIS Standard Mark on its products.