What are the Different BIS Certification Schemes?

BIS Certification is granted by Bureau of Indian Standards. This is basically a guarantee of the quality and reliability of a product provided by a third party i.e. BIS. Bureau of Indian Standard is one of the most. Nowadays there is a high level of consumer awareness in the market and everyone looks for quality assurance of the products they are purchasing. This assurance is granted through BIS Certification which is granted after proper conducting proper inspection and testing by the accreditation units affiliated by the Bureau. This certification by BIS has been made mandatory for many products under the product certification scheme. For remaining products, this certification can be applied for on a voluntary basis. 

 

BIS Certification Schemes

Domestic manufactures following are the different schemes provided by the Bureau for BIS Certification;

  

    1.   Normal Procedure

Under this procedure, the applicant is required to submit the application along with prescribed fees and documents. Once the application is received preliminary factory evaluation is conducted by the Bureau’s Officer. Next step is sample testing, this involves factory as well as independent testing. If the results of the testing are positive BIS Certification is granted. This entire procedure is completed in around 4 months.

    2.   Simplified Procedure

Under this method, the applicant acquires testing reports from a BIS approved lab and files it as an enclosure along with the application. The BIS officer conducts factory premises verification and I satisfied BIS certification is granted. This reduces the application processing time to 30 days.

    3.   Eco Mark Scheme

Under this scheme, Eco-friendly products are covered. Under this scheme, there are certain additional requirements specified that are to be fulfilled.

For Foreign manufactures, Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme is specified. Certification under this scheme is granted within 6 months.