BIS Registration for Air Filters for general ventilation IS 17570 (Part 1): 2021 ISO 16890-2: 2016

Nishi Chawla

10 Apr 2026

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Air filters are one of those products people underestimate.

They look simple. A frame, a filter medium, some airflow specs and that’s it.

But the moment you try to manufacture or import them for the Indian market, things change. You’re not just selling a product. You’re dealing with a regulated category.

And if your filter doesn’t meet BIS requirements it doesn’t matter how good your product is you won’t be able to sell it legally

So before you get into distribution, tenders, or supply deals you need to understand how this certification actually works

What This Standard Is Really About?

The applicable standard is IS 17570 (Part 1): 2021 aligned with ISO 16890

It sounds technical but instead of vague claims like “high filtration,” your product is judged based on how well it captures actual particles PM1, PM2.5 and PM10

So your filter isn’t evaluated based on marketing it’s evaluated based on measurable performance

That includes:

how efficiently it captures particles
how long it maintains performance
how much resistance it creates in airflow

And all of this directly affects indoor air quality and energy usage.

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Why You Can’t Skip BIS for This Product

This isn’t optional anymore.

Air filters for general ventilation fall under a Quality Control Order (QCO) issued by the government.

Which means:

certification is mandatory
ISI mark is required
compliance must happen before sale or import

If you skip this:

your product can’t legally be sold
imports can be stopped at customs
penalties may apply

There’s no workaround here.

What Kind of Filters Are Covered

This is not limited to one specific design.

You fall under this standard if your product is:

used in HVAC systems
designed for general ventilation
installed in buildings (residential, commercial, industrial)

Basically, if your filter is meant to improve indoor air quality, it likely falls under this category.

What BIS Is Actually Checking?

A lot of people think this is documentation-heavy.

It’s not.

It’s performance-heavy.

Your product is tested for:

filtration efficiency (PM-based classification)
pressure drop (air resistance)
dust holding capacity
durability under operating conditions

So even if your paperwork is perfect, if your product doesn’t perform you don’t pass.

The Process

You don’t need a clean checklist.

You File the Application

You submit:

product details
manufacturing details
technical specs

This part is straightforward.
No one gets stuck here.

Then Documentation Starts Getting Scrutinized

You’ll need:

business registration
manufacturing process
quality control system
product specifications

The issue is alignment.

If your product specs don’t match your test samples later, you’re backtracking.

Testing Is Where Reality Hits

Your product goes to a BIS-approved lab.

This is not a formality.

They check:

actual filtration performance
leakage
consistency

If your filter fails even slightly you don’t move forward.

You redesign or modify.

Factory Inspection Happens

This is where many businesses underestimate the process.

Inspectors check:

whether your facility exists as declared
whether production is consistent
whether quality checks are real or just documented

If your setup is weak, approval stalls.

Approval Comes Only When Everything Matches

You get the BIS license only after:

successful testing
successful inspection
document verification

Then and only then you can use the ISI mark.

Timeline

Typical range:

30 to 90 days

But this depends mostly on:

product readiness
document accuracy
factory preparedness

Most delays are self-created.

If You’re Importing, This Still Applies

A common mistake:

“Manufacturer is abroad, so compliance is their problem.”

Wrong.

If you’re importing:

BIS certification is still required
you need proper licensing
you may need an Authorized Indian Representative

If certification isn’t done, your goods don’t clear.

What Happens If You Ignore This

No grey area here.

Possible outcomes:

shipment held at customs
product banned from sale
penalties under BIS Act

And once your product is flagged, approvals become harder.

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Why This Standard Is Important

Air quality is no longer a background issue.

It’s a public health concern.

Which means:

more regulation
stricter enforcement
higher performance expectations

Air filters directly affect indoor environments. That’s why they’re being regulated more aggressively now.

Where Most Businesses Go Wrong

Not in understanding the rule.

In underestimating it.

Typical mistakes:

assuming testing is easy
ignoring factory readiness
mismatching specs and actual product
None of these are complex problems.

But they cause most delays.

Conclusion

BIS certification for air filters under IS 17570 (Part 1): 2021 is not something you deal with after launching your product.

It comes before everything.

If your filter isn’t certified, it doesn’t legally exist in the Indian market.

The process itself is manageable. The problem is usually preparation products not ready for testing, documents not aligned, or factories not inspection-ready.

If you want to avoid delays, rejections and repeated corrections working with a team like Agile Regulatory can help you handle the process properly from the start

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