BIS Registration

Overview of BIS Registration in India

The BIS Registration Act of 2016 was created by BIS, the National Standard Body of India, to ensure the smooth progression of the operations of product standardisation, marking, and quality certification, as well as any issues related to or incidental to those activities. The national economy has benefited from transparency and visibility benefits provided by BIS in several ways, including through the provision of safe, high-quality goods; the reduction of consumer health risks; the promotion of imports and exports as alternatives; the control of variety of growth; etc.

BIS is engaged in multiple activities, as given below:

• Standards Formulation
• Product Certification Scheme
• Compulsory Registration Scheme
• Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme
• Hall Marking Scheme
• Laboratory Services
• Laboratory Recognition Scheme
• Sale of Indian Standards
• Consumer Affairs Activities
• Promotional Activities
• Training Services, National & International level
• Information Services

BIS Registration is awarded by the BIS in India to provide clients with third-party assurance of the accuracy, quality, and safety of their products. The government of our country has made it necessary for some items to be considered public health. Online BIS registration aims to increase customer trust in products, ensure quality, defend against unsafe things, and protect public health.

Origin of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

During the final years of British rule in India, when the nation was confronted with the enormous task of building up the industrial infrastructure, the Institution of Engineers India prepared the first draft of the constitution of an institution that could take on the task of formulating national standards. This resulted in the Department of Industries and Supplies officially declaring the establishment of an organisation known as the "Indian Standards Institution" in a memo released on September 3, 1946. The Indian Standards Institution, or ISI, was established on January 6, 1947, and Dr. Lal C. Verman became its first director in June of that year.

The organisation focused on standardisation activities in its early years. The Indian Standards Institution launched the Certification Marks Scheme under the Indian Standards Institution Certification Marks Act, 1952, to offer the benefits of standardisation to common customers. The ISI Mark could be placed on products made by manufacturers who produced goods by Indian standards thanks to the scheme, which was officially introduced by the ISI in 1955–1956.

To comply with the Certification Marks Scheme's standards, the foundation of a laboratory was established in 1963. The Indian Standards Institution Act of 1952 governed the operation of product certification, but no laws applied to the creation of standards or any related tasks. Therefore, on November 26, 1986, a bill was filed in Parliament with this goal.

Through a legislative act dated November 26, 1986, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) was established on April 1, 1987, with a broader mandate and more authority, taking over the personnel, assets, liabilities, and duties of the former ISI. Through this transition, the government intended to create a climate for quality culture and consciousness as well as increase consumer involvement in the creation and application of national standards.

The Bureau is a body corporate made up of 25 members who represent the federal and state governments, lawmakers, businesses, academic institutions, consumer advocacy groups, and professional associations. The vice-president and president-elect are the union minister of consumer affairs and the state minister for food and public distribution, respectively.

What are the Benefits of Getting BIS Registration?

• Ensures greater resource use
• Significant evidence of the product's quality
• Lays the foundation for total quality management, or TQM
• Get rid of the overhead costs incurred during product manufacturing
• Allowing the deployment of customized quality management systems
• Assists the company in gradually establishing a reputation in the industry
• Promote international reputation to ensure access to undeveloped markets abroad

What are Types of BIS Registration Scheme?

Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS): 

Launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) under the Government of India in 2012, the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme, in short BIS CRS Registration, mandated the compulsory registration of 15 different types of electronic products. Later, the Compulsory Registration Scheme was expanded to include a few additional electronic and information technology items.

Therefore, anyone who manufactures, stores, or distributes items for import or sale that do not meet the order's stated Indian Standards and exhibit a mandatory mark with the BIS Registration number is in violation. By submitting Form-I within smart registration and self-declaring conformance for each product, producers can receive this number under CRS.

ISI Mark Registration for Domestic Manufacturer:

Products falling under Scheme-I shall follow the procedure laid out to get BIS ISI Mark Certification for all products covered by the plan. To participate in this scheme, the applicant must submit an application in Form V along with the necessary paperwork. Here, the issuing authority will carry out an initial factory assessment, gather samples, test them, and produce a testing report.

If the product meets the confirmed quality standards, the BIS will issue a certification. The BIS ISI Mark certification procedure under this scheme is typically completed in 30 to 45 days.

Ecomark Registration: 

BIS Registration is awarded for ecologically friendly products under the ECO Mark scheme. All environmental products must meet the basic requirements of Indian Standards to receive an ECO mark from BIS. The ECO logo and the ISI mark are combined to create a single mark that is applied to those products.

The BIS approves the use of the 'ECO' logo on the products, and together the ECO logo and mark are indicative of the fact that the product meets the criterion for environmental conservation as well as other relevant BIS standards.

When a manufacturer currently has a valid BIS Registration mark for an existing product and wishes to receive an ECO mark for a new product, the manager must make a specific request to the BIS. In pursuance of this, BIS shall provide the BIS Registration under the ECO mark program in accordance with the stipulated procedures.

Foreign Manufacturer Certification Scheme (FMCS):

Under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme, in short BIS FMCS, the BIS issues a BIS registration to foreign applicants or manufacturers within six months. For international applicants to be allowed to receive and utilise the ISI label on their goods, the FMCS system was first set up in 2000. Apart from the IT and electronics goods stipulated by the MeitY, this scheme qualifies for the certification of all products.

The Foreign Manufacturers Certification Department, which is situated at the BIS headquarters in New Delhi, is responsible for granting licenses under FMCS.

Hallmark for Gold and Silver: 

Hallmarking is the proper assessment and formal documentation of the proportionate content of pure metal content in metals like gold and silver. Accordingly, hallmarks serve as assurances of the quality and refinement of precious metal items. The Hallmark Registration Scheme seeks to safeguard consumers against corruption while also requiring manufacturers to adhere to regulatory fineness criteria. In India, the only commodities brought under the purview of hallmarking are gold and silver.

Any jeweller can submit an online application on the portal for the registration certificate to sell gold and silver jewellery to receive the Hallmark.  Once granted, the registration holds a validity of a lifetime.

Recognition of Assaying & Hallmarking Centres: 

The foundation for the recognition of assaying and hallmarking centres is the Indian Standard "IS 15820:2009 General Requirements for Establishment and Operation of Assaying and Hallmarking Centres." A centre that wants to be recognised must submit an application to BIS using the required form and include a quality manual that was created using the Generic Quality Manual. The process for granting, operating, renewing, suspending, and cancelling recognition of assaying and hallmarking, or A&H centres, is outlined in these rules.

Along with the BIS Act of 2016, BIS Rules of 2018, and BIS Hallmarking Regulations of 2018, these must be read. Specifically, Chapter II of the BIS (Hallmarking Regulations, 2018) addresses the grant, operation, renewal, and cancellation of the Certificate of Recognition. The regional offices and branch offices are responsible for handling any scenario that is generally not addressed by these guidelines in accordance with the provisions of the Act, Rules, and Regulations.

Laboratory Recognition Scheme:

The Laboratory Recognition Scheme is run by BIS and is governed by Rule 32 of the BIS Rules 2018 and Section 13(4) of the BIS Act 2016. These statutory provisions give BIS the authority to accredit any laboratory inside or outside of India to perform sample testing for conformity assessment and any other tasks the Bureau may delegate.

The Rules also call for the publication of instructions for the suspension, withdrawal, cancellation, or renewal of accredited laboratories. Additionally, BIS keeps a database of the labs that it has approved to test samples of products or processes in accordance with pertinent Indian Standards. 

Products Covered Under BIS Registration

Documents Required for BIS Registration

• PAN Card of the Company
• Manufacturing process flow chart
• Proof of Ownership of the property
• KYC of Proprietor, Partner, Director
• Copy of GST Registration Certificate
• Layout plan of the manufacturing premises
• Copy of MSME, SSI Registration Certificate
• Certificate of Incorporation, Partnership Deed
• Copy of the Registration certificate, if available
• Physical samples of the product for testing purposes
• Test report of the product issued by a BIS-approved lab
• List of manufacturing machinery along with make & model
• List of testing equipment installed in manufacturing premises
• Certificate of calibration of the testing equipment installed in the lab
• Technical details like PCB Layout, Schematic Diagram, User manual, Critical component list, etc.
• An undertaking & affidavit duly signed & stamped
• A letter of approval from the CEO or authorized person in the Name of the Authorized Signatory
• Authorized Indian Representative letter in case of foreign manufacturer

BIS Registration Cost or Fees

The structure of the BIS application fee depends on the type of certification scheme we are applying for, like:

Fee for BIS CRS Registration:

• Application Fee: INR 1000
• Annual License Fee: INR 1000
• Processing Fee: INR 50000
• Sample Testing Fee: Variable, based on applicable standard

Fee for ISI Mark Registration:

• Application Fee: INR 1000
• Annual License Fee: INR 1000
• Inspection Fee: INR 7,000
• Min. Marking Fee: As per applicable standard
• Sample Testing Fee: As per applicable standard

BIS Online Registration Process

Step 1: Selection of applicable certification: 

An applicant has to check the applicable certification based on the product scope issued by BIS. There are multiple standards published by BIS based on the products that are mandatory or voluntary under BIS. 

Step 2: Registration with the BIS Portal Registration: 

Once we are done with the selection of applicable standards for the certification, the applicant needs to register with the BIS Portal Registration to create login credentials by using a mobile number, email ID, and documents related to company incorporation. 

Step 3: Sample Testing: 

The manufacturer or importer of the product needs to connect with a BIS-approved lab and submit the sample for testing of the product as per applicable standards. The BIS-approved lab will issue a test report after testing the sample.

Step 4: Drafting & Submission of the Application: 

Mandatory application forms and formats, along with requisite company document details, process flowcharts, etc., need to be submitted online via the portal, duly signed and stamped.

Step 5: Scrutiny of the Application: 

A BIS reviewing officer will verify, inspect, or schedule an audit of the premises in order to verify the complete submitted application along with the technical format and test report received by the BIS-approved lab.

Step 6: Grant of BIS Registration: 

After the successful verification of the application by a BIS reviewing officer or inspector, the applicant will be rewarded with a BIS registration. The validity of the certificate might vary based on the type of BIS registration. 

BIS Registration Consultant

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