{"id":1491,"date":"2021-01-20T07:16:41","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T07:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=1491"},"modified":"2021-01-20T07:18:26","modified_gmt":"2021-01-20T07:18:26","slug":"purpose-of-bis-registration-and-why-we-need-this","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/purpose-of-bis-registration-and-why-we-need-this\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Purpose of BIS Registration and Why we need this?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Bureau of Indian\nStandards (BIS) is a statutory body governed by the Bureau of Indian Standards\nAct, 2016. BIS works to formulate and prescribe standardization for the goods\nand services. BIS is identified as the National Standard Body of India and is\nregulated by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, food and Public Distribution and\nGovernment of India. BIS registration is compulsory for products which impact\nthe health and safety of the consumers. Therefore, it is necessary to get\nregistered under BIS. This article will provide with the information regarding\nwhat is the purpose of BIS registration and why we need this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a55516e3c382\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a55516e3c382\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/purpose-of-bis-registration-and-why-we-need-this\/#What_is_the_purpose_of_BIS_registration\" title=\"What is the purpose of BIS\nregistration? \">What is the purpose of BIS\nregistration? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/purpose-of-bis-registration-and-why-we-need-this\/#Schemes_of_Certification_covered_under_BIS\" title=\"Schemes of Certification\ncovered under BIS\">Schemes of Certification\ncovered under BIS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/purpose-of-bis-registration-and-why-we-need-this\/#Products_requiring_mandatory_BIS_Registration_or_Certification\" title=\"Products requiring mandatory\nBIS Registration or Certification \">Products requiring mandatory\nBIS Registration or Certification <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/purpose-of-bis-registration-and-why-we-need-this\/#Why_do_we_need_BIS_registration_Benefits_of_BIS_Registration\" title=\"Why do we need BIS\nregistration? \/ Benefits of BIS Registration \">Why do we need BIS\nregistration? \/ Benefits of BIS Registration <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/purpose-of-bis-registration-and-why-we-need-this\/#Procedure_followed_for_the_purpose_of_BIS_registration\" title=\"Procedure followed for the purpose of BIS registration\">Procedure followed for the purpose of BIS registration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/purpose-of-bis-registration-and-why-we-need-this\/#License_process\" title=\"License process \">License process <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/purpose-of-bis-registration-and-why-we-need-this\/#Surveillance_process\" title=\"Surveillance process \">Surveillance process <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/purpose-of-bis-registration-and-why-we-need-this\/#What_are_the_documents_required_for_the_purpose_of_BIS_registration\" title=\"What are the documents required\nfor the purpose of BIS registration?\">What are the documents required\nfor the purpose of BIS registration?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/purpose-of-bis-registration-and-why-we-need-this\/#First_Part\" title=\"First Part \">First Part <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/purpose-of-bis-registration-and-why-we-need-this\/#Second_Part\" title=\"Second Part \">Second Part <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/purpose-of-bis-registration-and-why-we-need-this\/#What_is_the_Validity_of_BIS_Registration\" title=\"What is the Validity of BIS\nRegistration? \">What is the Validity of BIS\nRegistration? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/purpose-of-bis-registration-and-why-we-need-this\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion \">Conclusion <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_purpose_of_BIS_registration\"><\/span>What is the purpose of BIS\nregistration? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BIS by\nperforming with the standardization ad conformity of the goods have resulted in\nbenefiting the economy by providing quality products which are safe and\nreliable and focusing on reducing the health issues of the consumers,\nprotecting the environment, promoting the activity of import and export and\netc. besides providing benefits to consumers and industries, the\nstandardization and certification scheme of BIS has also supported many public\npolicies in the areas such as consumer protection, environmental protection,\nproduct safety, food safety and etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Various\nactivities are carried out by the BIS such as product certification,\nhallmarking, training services, standards formulation, laboratory services and\netc. the most primary and recognized objective of BIS is to form and prescribe\nthe standards for products for the purpose of their certification. It ensures\nthe harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and\nquality certification of goods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIS registration is essential for those goods and services which influence or affects the health and safety of the consumers. The compulsory <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/bis-certification\" class=\"text-primary\">BIS registration<\/a><\/strong> is divided into ISI Mark scheme and compulsory Certification scheme. Compulsory certification is required for electronic products whereas, ISI mark is required for food products, electrical appliances and cement and etc. It is necessary for a manufacturer to affirm that the products are in compliance with the Indian Standard to get the products registered under BIS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schemes_of_Certification_covered_under_BIS\"><\/span>Schemes of Certification\ncovered under BIS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The schemes of\ncertification covered under BIS are as follows: &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Hallmarking<\/strong> &#8211; Applicable for articles which are made from precious metals like silver and gold. <\/li><li><strong>Product certification Scheme<\/strong> &#8211; Applicable for products which are intangible form, with some products classified under the compulsory certification. <\/li><li><strong>ECO mark Scheme<\/strong> &#8211; Applicable for products related or affected to the environment. <\/li><li><strong>System Certification Scheme<\/strong> &#8211; Applicable for process\/systems. <\/li><li><strong>Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme<\/strong> \u2013 Applicable for foreign manufacturers who are engaged in the sale of their products in India. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Products_requiring_mandatory_BIS_Registration_or_Certification\"><\/span>Products requiring mandatory\nBIS Registration or Certification <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is mandatory\nfor certain products to have BIS license or certification while considering the\nhealth and safety of the public. It is not allowed for any manufacturer to sell\ngoods with the BIS certification. The products requiring BIS registration or\nCertification are as follows: &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Oil pressure stoves.<\/li><li>Diesel engines. <\/li><li>Cement and concrete. <\/li><li>Automobile accessories.<\/li><li>Wood products. <\/li><li>Leather product.<\/li><li>Medical equipment.<\/li><li>Cylinders, regulators and valves. <\/li><li>Food and related products.<\/li><li>Household electronics. <\/li><li>Steel products. <\/li><li>Plastic and rubber. <\/li><li>Testing instruments. <\/li><li>Machinery and equipment. <\/li><li>Electrical transformers. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_we_need_BIS_registration_Benefits_of_BIS_Registration\"><\/span>Why do we need BIS\nregistration? \/ Benefits of BIS Registration <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is mandatory\nfor the manufacturers to obtain BIS registration because: &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>BIS registration provided quality assurance of\nthe product. <\/li><li>Safeguards the health of the public. <\/li><li>Protects the consumers from any dangerous\nproducts. <\/li><li>It increases the confidence among the consumers.\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_followed_for_the_purpose_of_BIS_registration\"><\/span>Procedure followed for the purpose of BIS registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitled-7-Swarit.png\" alt=\"purpose of BIS registration\" class=\"wp-image-1492\" width=\"595\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitled-7-Swarit.png 688w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitled-7-Swarit-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"License_process\"><\/span>License process <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The following steps are required to fulfill in the licensing process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The first step is to submit the application. <\/li><li>A preliminary inspection shall take place by the\nBIS officer. <\/li><li>The samples will be tested after the inspection.\n<\/li><li>The final result will be derived after\ncompleting all the evaluation. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surveillance_process\"><\/span>Surveillance process <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next process that is, the surveillance process shall take place after the inspection process, in which the factory\u2019s complete survey shall be conducted. The following steps shall take place in the surveillance process: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The inspection authority shall visit the factory\nand test the samples. <\/li><li>Once the test is done the samples are taken by\nthe inspection authority. <\/li><li>Samples will be sent to independent labs. <\/li><li>The complaint or feedbacks on the investigation\nshall be given in the test report. <\/li><li>The performance review report will be ready. <\/li><li>The license shall be granted once the report is\nreviewed. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_documents_required_for_the_purpose_of_BIS_registration\"><\/span>What are the documents required\nfor the purpose of BIS registration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Documents required to be submitted for the purpose of BIS registration is bifurcated into two parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Part\"><\/span>First Part <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first part states the technical information of the products available for testing in labs. The information regarding the construction details of the product is required to be submitted by the manufacturers such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Schematic diagram.<\/li><li>PCB layout. <\/li><li>List of critical components. <\/li><li>User manual. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Second_Part\"><\/span>Second Part <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>in the second part, factory documents and information to complete the BIS application form and process is required to be submitted, which is, all basic information related to the manufacturing unit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>List of machinery.<\/li><li>List of equipments. <\/li><li>Copy of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">trademark registration<\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><li>Organizational chart of the factory. <\/li><li>Factory\u2019s legal address proof. <\/li><li>Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) documents, when the manufacturer is from outside India. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It will take approximately 30 to 35 days to complete the BIS registration procedure which included the testing time of 15 to 20 days and the BIS application processing time that is 10 to 15 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Validity_of_BIS_Registration\"><\/span>What is the Validity of BIS\nRegistration? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The BIS registration is valid for a period of 2 years and can be renewed if the product and standards are not changes. The License renewal is done for a minimum period of 1 year and maximum period of up to 5 years. Even though the renewal is based on the annual license fee and advance minimum marking fee, but in cases where the renewal application is made beyond the prescribed renewal period then the applicant is required to pay the late fee for the renewal of the application, which shall be five thousand rupees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BIS registration is important to ensure that the product sold by the manufacturers holds a certain standard and quality and can be relied upon by the consumers for its consumption and utilization. The purpose of <strong>BIS<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/bis.gov.in\/\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong><em>[1]<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/sup> <\/strong>is to examine the samples of the products when they are at the preliminary and surveillance stage ensuring that it is fulfilling the criteria of standardization. BIS certification is a means for providing a guarantee of quality, safety and reliability of the products to the consumers. The purpose of BIS registration is taking into consideration the health of the public and hence, there is a need to register certain products under BIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Also, Read:<\/b> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/different-bis-certification-schemes\/\">Different BIS Certification Schemes: A Complete Guide<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a statutory body governed by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. 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