The Bureau of Indian Standards is India's National Standards Body, established under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. BIS is responsible for developing Indian Standards, implementing them through conformity assessment schemes, and administering product certification programs across multiple sectors.
BIS certification confirms that a product:
Depending on the product category, BIS certification may be mandatory or voluntary, but for regulated products, non-compliance can lead to penalties, product seizure, or sales bans.
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As India strengthens its quality, safety, and sustainability regulations, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification has become a mandatory compliance requirement for a wide range of products.
At RBharat Industries, we offer end-to-end BIS Certification Services across India, helping businesses achieve faster approvals, reduced regulatory risk, and seamless market access.
We deliver end-to-end regulatory compliance support tailored to your product and business model.
Mandatory for certain electronics & IT products:
Our CRS services include:
Our BIS advisory covers:
For overseas manufacturers exporting products to India under mandatory BIS regime:
Mandatory compliance for pre-packaged products in India:
We cover:
Regulatory compliance for pharma, cosmetics, and medical devices:
BIS certification is required for:
If your product falls under a BIS Quality Control Order (QCO), certification is not optional — it is a legal requirement.
BIS certification is not just a documentation exercise — it requires deep regulatory, technical, and coordination expertise.
At RBharat Industries, our BIS service is backed by:
Product Standards Mapping – Identifying applicable IS standards and certification schemes
Technical Documentation & Testing Support – Coordination with BIS-approved labs
Factory & Process Readiness – Assistance with quality systems and audit preparedness
Liaison with BIS Authorities – Application filing, query resolution, and inspections
Timelines & Compliance Tracking – From application to license grant
Our compliance-first approach ensures accuracy, speed, and long-term regulatory sustainability.
BIS and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) are increasingly interconnected in India's regulatory ecosystem.
Together, BIS + EPR ensure compliance from "manufacture to disposal."
At RBharat Industries, we observed a growing challenge among producers and importers:
To bridge this gap, we expanded into BIS Certification Services, enabling businesses to:
Our goal is simple:
One partner. One compliance ecosystem. Zero regulatory surprises.
Identify all applicable BIS schemes, QCOs, and IS standards for your product category.
Assess existing documentation, testing reports, and compliance gaps.
Coordinate with BIS-approved labs and prepare complete technical dossiers.
File applications on BIS portal and manage all authority correspondence.
Prepare your facility and team for BIS factory inspection and audit.
Manage license grant, timely renewals, and continuous compliance monitoring.
Each step is executed with milestones, timelines, and quality checkpoints to mitigate risks and ensure approval success.
A structured, end-to-end approach that ensures BIS and EPR compliance — from product certification to sustainability obligations.
Talk to Our ExpertsBIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification is a mandatory conformity assessment that ensures products meet Indian safety, quality, and performance standards before being sold in India.
Manufacturers, importers, and brand owners dealing in regulated product categories covered under Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are required to obtain BIS certification.
BIS offers multiple schemes: ISI Mark (IS certification), CRS (Compulsory Registration Scheme), FMCS (Foreign Manufacturers), Hallmarking for gold, and more.
CRS is a self-declaration-based registration for electronics/IT products. ISI Mark requires factory inspection, testing, and ongoing surveillance for manufacturing compliance.
Typically 2–6 months depending on the scheme, product complexity, and lab testing timelines. CRS is usually faster (4–8 weeks).
Product specifications, test reports from BIS-approved labs, factory details, quality manual, brand authorization (if importer), and business registration documents.
Yes, if the product falls under a QCO or mandatory BIS scheme. Non-compliant imports can be seized at customs.
Costs vary by scheme and product. It includes BIS application fees, lab testing charges, and professional advisory fees. Contact us for a customised quote.
CRS registration: Typically valid for 2 years. ISI Mark licenses: Usually valid for 1–2 years with surveillance and renewal requirements.
The BIS marking fee is calculated based on the quantity of products manufactured or imported bearing the ISI mark, per BIS's prescribed fee schedule.
Yes. BIS certifications must be renewed before expiry. Renewal requires updated test reports, factory surveillance compliance, and payment of renewal fees.
Non-compliance can lead to product seizure, penalties up to ₹2 lakh or more, imprisonment, and recall of products from the market.
Yes, for ISI Mark certification, BIS officers conduct initial factory inspections and periodic surveillance visits to verify ongoing compliance.
Yes, under CRS, multiple models can be added under one registration. For ISI Mark, separate license applications may be needed for significantly different products.
BIS certification involves complex regulatory navigation, lab coordination, and documentation. An experienced consultant reduces timelines, errors, and rejection risk significantly.
