BIS Certification

Introduction

Many businesses have found that after obtaining BIS certification, their profits go up significantly. In addition to standard development, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is responsible for dealing with various technical problems. In conducting such tests, both manufacturing facilities and products are inspected to see if they comply with India’s quality norms. In the consumer’s mind, products carrying the BIS mark are seen as good quality and safe to use.

What is BIS Certification?

BIS Certification is a government guaranteed, meaning that it signals a product meets certain quality, safety and performance standards as laid down of India. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), an agency within its Ministry for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution operates The certification process involves product testing and inspections of manufacturing facilities to ensure that they comply with these noted standards.

Products carrying the BIS seal are generally esteemed by consumers as safe and superior Quality. The scope of certification covers a wide variety of products, such as electronic consumer goods, food products including processed foods and tropical fruit juice concentrate beverages for children under 6 months old who do not drink milk from cans with added sugar Automotive Parts non-food items in the field construction materials or building automation components for production lines on ships and more.

Why is BIS Certification is Required?

BIS Certification serves various benefits to businesses, besides being a legal requirement:

• Consumer Trust: BIS-certified products, because they fulfill specific safety and quality standards, are often trusted by consumers. This improves your company’s image and – thus – marketing prospects.
• Market Access: BIS Certification is necessary for numerous industries, particularly in government departments. This symbol is sometimes an essential prelude to participation in the local or international market.
• Legal Requirements: Under Indian law, BIS Certification is mandatory for certain categories of goods. Punishments can be imposed and fines confiscated for selling non-certified products.
• Competitive Advantage: BIS Certification sets your product apart from competitors, giving you an edge in a crowded market by signaling to customers that your product is safe and reliable. BIS standards have been developed over 70 years with inputs from experts around the world. We know that not everyone can follow them completely, but as long as you adhere to them as best possible, your products should reap the benefits demanded by consumers and retail agents alike.
• Global Recognition: BIS Certification opens doors to international markets. Many global buyers look for Indian products with BIS certification as a sign of reliability and adherence to high standards.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria to be certified by BIS:

• Registered Business: The business entity that applies must have legal registration under Indian Law. It can be a sole proprietary concern, partnership firm, limited liability partnership (LLP), corporation (public or private) company, co-operative organization or any other form of body created under statute for trade, commerce or industry within India.
• Product Compliance: The product must come within BIS exempt categories, which encompass many areas such as electrical appliances, chemicals, food products and automotive vehicle components.
• Manufacturing Facility: The business must have a registered manufacturing facility which complies with the necessary safety and quality control standards.
• Quality Management System: The company ought to display a reliable quality management system in its production processes, including quality assurance and control measures.
• Laboratory Testing: The product must pass a tested by an accredited laboratory to confirm compliance with the appropriate Indian Standards (IS).

Documents Required

The usual documents necessary to apply for BIS Certification are:

• Proof of Business Registration: Copy of the company’s registration certificate (e.g., Certificate of Incorporation, Partnership Deed, etc.).
• Product Information: Product design, specification data and expected product role.
• Manufacturing Facility Information: Verification of the production locations address and conditions under which production takes place.
• Quality Control Documents: Documentation of the quality management system that outlines methods for checking raw materials, product testing and final product Quality checks.
• The activity should be reported on: For examination by an assessment body which is accredited, and submits their test report to CDFD.
• ISO Certification: ISO Certificates upon classes such as product quality, process management and services are given highest priority when submitting documentation for review.
• Environmental and Safety Compliance: Documents verifying environmental and safety standards followed by your product can be supplied if necessary.

How to Get BIS Certification

• Application Submission: Submit the BIS application and necessary documents online or offline to a BIS office which accepts such applications.
• Document Review: BIS will review the application and check that everything is in order. They will then ensure that the products you intend to make comply with mandatorily certified categories and that all necessary information has been provided.
• Factory Inspection: An India state official of the BIS will inspect the manufacturing facility in detail. They will check that products are being made strictly according to laid down quality standards and examine every part of production process, machinery safety equipment etc. The inspector must also peruse records showing whether inspections are conducted at appropriate intervals.
• Product Testing: The product will be sent to an accredited laboratory for testing. The laboratory will compare the product with the relevant Indian Standards (IS) and make sure it is up to scratch in quality, safety and performance.
• Approval and Certification: When BIS feels satisfied with inspection and test results, it will issue a BIS Certification to give the product which you are manufacturing the BIS mark. You may then legally sell this merchandise in India.
• Post-Certification Surveillance: After the product is certified, BIS checks its quality and manufacturing process regularly by means of inspections and audits. If there should be any problems later on which are serious enough to require revocation of the certification, they will act promptly unless those concerned can show good reason why not to do so.

TIMELINE

The process for obtaining BIS Certification typically takes 3 to 6 months, depending on various factors such as: The complexity of the product and manufacturing process Given here are the scheduling of factory inspections and laboratory testing. Sometimes the process can be longer due to additional documents accumulating, or after all the work has been done, final corrections may be necessary.

Fees and Costs

Under the certification process of BIS, there are various fees to pay:

• Application Fee: BIS charges an application fee for processing certification requests. This fee varies by product category and ranges from INR 15,000 to INR 50,000.
• Testing Fees: The product needs to be tested at an accredited laboratory, and testing fees can range from INR 10,000 to INR 30,000 depending on the complexity of tests required.
• Inspection Fees: BIS charges fees for factory inspections. These can range from INR 20,000 to INR 50,000, depending on what the workload entails.
• Professional Fees: Should you employ a consultant to help with certification, the costs will vary there. For the most part, they range from INR 10,000 to INR 50,000.
• Miscellaneous Charges: Additional costs may include travel expenses for BIS officials, costs of preparing documentation and any necessary upgrades to meet quality requirements.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

• Legal Penalties: Of late, selling products without BIS certification or violating BIS norms can mean heavy fines and even lawsuits under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act.
• Product Recall: Products not in compliance must be recalled from the market, which can lead to financial losses on a grand scale as well as damage reputation widespread.
• Market Access Issues: Without a BIS certification, your product may not be allowed to enter any particular markets at all, particularly in government contracts or regulated industries.
• Revocation of Certification: If BIS discovers that your product is not up standard anymore, it May also take away the certification.

Why Choose Us?

• Expert Guidance: Our team of experts will provide end-to-end support: starting from the application process until post-certification compliance
• Seamless Process: We conduct your BIS Certification process that is safe, easy and will let you rest easy. All inspections and tests are carried out on our behalf for you.
• Fast Tracking: Our goal is to get the certification process completed as fast possible so that your product can make it to market on time.
• Cost-Effective Solutions: We are here to help with our competitive prices and transparent fee structure, so nothing is hidden in your costs.
• Comprehensive Support: We’ll support you in all respects after receiving BIS Certification. This includes helping with renewals or any audits needed.