This is a common question for manufacturers, importers, and brand owners planning to enter the Indian market. BIS Certification can be applied for only by manufacturers, whether they are located in India or outside India, provided their products fall under a mandatory or voluntary BIS certification scheme.

The first step is to identify the applicable Indian Standard (IS) and determine whether the product is covered under the ISI Certification Scheme, which involves licensing, factory inspection, and ongoing surveillance, or the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS), which mainly applies to electronics and IT products. Clearly defining the product scope—models or variants, technical ratings, and safety-critical components—helps ensure accurate testing and documentation.

For Indian manufacturers, the BIS license or registration is issued directly in the name of the manufacturing unit.
For foreign manufacturers, BIS certification is also permitted, but they must appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) to act as the local contact point with BIS.
Importers, traders, or distributors cannot apply for a BIS certificate in their own name unless they are also the manufacturer. However, they may manage the application process on behalf of a foreign manufacturer as the AIR.

To apply for BIS certification, the manufacturer must prepare a complete technical dossier, including product drawings and specifications, bill of materials (BOM), safety declarations, quality system records, user manuals, and labeling artwork that correctly references the applicable IS standard. Product testing must be conducted at a BIS-recognized laboratory, followed by submission of test reports and documents through the BIS portal.

Under the CRS, BIS issues a Registration Number (R-number) after successful review of test reports and documents. Under the ISI Scheme, BIS conducts a factory audit and issues a License (CM/L), followed by periodic surveillance.

After certification is granted, manufacturers must strictly follow BIS marking and packaging rules, maintain compliance records, track renewals, and promptly report any product changes to ensure continued validity.

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