Bureau of Indian
standards was established in 1986 empowered through Bureau of Indian Standards
Act, 1986. It formulates product standards which are to be complied with. After
testing of the products if the bureau is satisfied BIS Certificate
is issued. The government
has notified a list of products for which BIS certification is mandatory. This
was done with an objective of maintaining
public health, safety, and environmental
protection. In this article, we will
discuss the BIS certification process.
What
is the Operating Principle of Bureau?
The Bureau provides a kind of third-party verification giving assurance of
products quality and reliability. BIS certification is granted through an impartial,
non-discriminatory and transparent manner. Different Certification schemes are
specified by the Bureau which we will discuss in this article. These schemes
are operated through a 34 Branch Offices set up in major industrial towns and
state capitals. Work done by these branch offices is overseen by 5 Regional
Offices.
Various BIS Certification Schemes
In India,
different BIS certification Schemes are established based on manufacturers.
They are listed below:
I.
For Domestic Manufacturers
For
domestic manufacturers two options are available for BIS Certification, they
are;
1.
Normal Procedure:
Under domestic
manufacture certification scheme normal procedure applicant is required to
submit an application to the concerned officer of the jurisdiction the
manufacturing unit is located in. Once the application is recorded, factory
evaluation is carried out by the BIS officers.
The entire procedure is expected to be completed and license will be
issued within 4 to 6 months.
2.
Simplified Procedure:
To simplify the procedure and pace up the process
of BIS registration a simplified
procedure is
approved by the Bureau. Under this scheme is
applications are to be submitted along
with a self-evaluation cum verification
report. Through the simplified scheme, the license
can be acquired in around 30 days. Only applications for the first license in India can be applied through a
simplified procedure. Following is a list
of products for which BIC certification cannot be applied through the simplified procedure;
·
Packaged
Drinking water and packaged natural Mineral water.
·
Products
for which factory testing is mandatory.
· Any other
product for which joint inspection/ approval is required from BIS as well as
any other statutory body. For Example cement, cylinders, valves etc.
II.
For Foreign Manufactures
Foreign
Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) was first introduced in the year 2000
by the Bureau of India Standards. Under this scheme,
an application can be submitted for certification by overseas applicants
including foreign manufacturers for their products that will be sold in the Indian Market. BIS certification under this
scheme can be acquired in around six months.
III.
For Manufacturers of Environment-Friendly Products
In the current market,
many manufacturers are aiming for organic products. For such products, certification application is required
to be applied through the Eco Mark Scheme. For this basic requirement stated under Indian Standards are to be met
with.
BIS Registration and Certification Schemes
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