BIS Registration

The BIS Registration process, especially under the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS), involves a structured, step-by-step approach to certify that your product meets Indian Standards for quality and safety before it can be marketed in India.

Key Steps in BIS Registration Process:

1. Determine Applicability
   Check if your product is covered under the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme by referring to the BIS website or consulting a BIS expert.
2. Prepare Required Documents
   Collect essential documents including:
   • Product specifications and detailed information
   • Test reports from BIS-approved, third-party laboratories
   • Manufacturing process details and quality control documentation
   • Self-declaration of conformity with relevant Indian Standards
   • Manufacturer or importer details and address proofs
   • Authorized signatory information and any necessary affidavits
3. Online Application Submission
   Apply online on the BIS portal by filling the registration form (usually Form VI), uploading all required documents accurately.
4. Submission of Hard Copies
   Hard copies of the application and documents must be submitted within 15 days of online submission. Failure to do so leads to application closure.
5. Document Verification
   BIS scrutinizes the submitted application and documents. Queries or discrepancies will be raised online, which must be addressed promptly by the applicant.
6. Sample Testing
   BIS will schedule and require product samples to be tested at BIS-approved laboratories to verify compliance with Indian Standards.
7. Factory Inspection
   BIS may conduct an inspection of the manufacturing facility to ensure compliance with quality standards and manufacturing controls.
8. Grant of Registration
   Upon successful verification of documents, testing, and inspection, BIS grants the registration certificate and a unique BIS registration number. This allows the use of the BIS Standard Mark on the product.
9. Annual Surveillance
   Registered products are subject to periodic surveillance through sample testing and factory inspections to ensure ongoing compliance.

Important Details:

• Validity: BIS Registration is typically valid for 2 years and must be renewed before expiry.
• Fees: Registration and renewal fees vary by product risk category (e.g., higher fees for electrical appliances, lower for plastics). Check the latest fee schedule on the BIS website.
• Authorized Indian Representative (AIR): Foreign manufacturers without an Indian liaison office must appoint an AIR and submit required affidavits.
• Processing Time: Normal processing time is about 20 working days after receipt of hard copies and response to clarifications.

Documents Commonly Required:

• Product brochure/specification sheet
• Test reports from BIS-recognized labs
• Manufacturing unit proof and scope of activity
• Self-declaration of conformity
• Affidavit or undertaking as per applicant location (India or abroad)
• Application form acknowledgment receipt
• Authorized signatory documents

This formal and transparent “Manak Path Pardarshak” process helps ensure your product’s compliance with Indian quality standards, building consumer trust and fulfilling regulatory obligations.

If you want, I can provide detailed links or templates for specific forms and affidavits used in the BIS registration process.