How can you obtain BIS registration in India?



BIS stands for Bureau of Indian Standards, and it functions to assure safety, quality and reliability of products that customers utilize. BIS Registration in India is voluntary, but the Government of India made it mandatory for some specific products. It has a total of eight central, four regional, and three branch laboratories for the testing purpose. It investigates products during the beginning and surveillance the operations.

BIS also operates Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme under which the overseas manufacturers are granted a license to use the BIS standard mark.

What is the mandatory product for BIS registration in India?


BIS registration is not mandatory, but the Government of India has listed products in a group that requires BIS registration-

  • Cement and Concrete
  • Diesel Engines
  • Household electronics products
  • Food-related products
  • Oil Pressure Stoves
  • Automobile Accessories
  • Steel products
  • Wood Products
  • Leather Product
  • Cylinders, valves, and Regulators
  • Medical Equipment
  • Electrical Transformers
  • Testing instruments
  • Rubber and plastic
  • Machinery and equipment

What are the types of schemes for BIS registration?


BIS registration is granted under the following schemes –



·       
  • procedure for a domestic manufacturer


BIS the registration application is required with documents and prescribed fee. After submission of the application, the BIS officer will carry a factory evaluation. A sample will be collected for the test, and if the test results are positive, BIS registration will be granted, within four months after the submission of application.
  • Simplified Procedure for Domestic Manufacturer

The applicant submits a report of the product’s sample in a BIS approved lab along with the application. If BIS Officer finds the test reports satisfactory, then he will verify the factory premises for further validation. Under this method, the License is granted within 30 days of BIS registration.

  • Tatkal Scheme

The applicant can get the License under the tatkal scheme. Under the scheme, the application is processed within the strict timelines, and total time for processing is specified as 30 days. Further, if any request is received under the tatkal scheme, it will be processed on a priority basis, by strictly following time.

  • ECO Mark Scheme 

Granting eco- friendly products BIS License is a different scheme which is entirely different from the normal BIS registration process. Eco-friendly products should confirm additional requirement as specified in Indian standard to qualify for the ECO mark.

  • Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme 

Foreign applicants are granted registration for the use of ISI mark under the individually designed scheme within six months time period. 

What are the functions of  BIS?



Documents required for BIS registration



  1. Documents
         Technological Information of the Product
         Information About Factory

Technological information of the product


·         PCB layout
·         Schematic diagram
·         User manual
·         Critical component list

Information about factory

·         Address proof of the factory
·         Brand name registration
·         An organizational chart of the factory
·         List of machinery
·         List of equipment used
·         In the case of a foreign manufacturer, authorized Indian representative document required

The process to get BIS Registration in India


The simple steps are given below to obtain a BIS registration-

·   The first step is to test the product from any BIS recognized laboratory that takes around 15 days.  
·   Before submitting the BIS Registration Application, the applicant must make sure that the report is duly assessed and complete.
·  Download and fill the Application Form VI and VII from the official website.
·  Submit the specified documents and Reports with the application. The Test Report should not be older than 90 days. It is necessary to submit the hard copies of the documents within 15 days at the Branch Office of BIS.
·   If the manufacturer is foreign with no branch office located in India, then the Forms are required to be signed by the Authorized Indian Representative, as per the guidelines of BIS.
·  The applicants must apply for a separate Registration number in case they have different products manufactured at various locations.
·  Once the application is filed and submitted, the Officers will verify the documents and grant Registration Certificate within 15 days.
·  A BIS Registration is valid for two years and can be renewed before the expiry date if there is no change in the registered product.

Conclusion


BIS Certification holds essential importance in the trading and manufacturing business. It not only guarantees the quality of goods but helps a company to win consumers trust.
The manufacturer can gain benefits like accessing the market and increasing the product value, with the help of BIS registration in India.
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