Proof of constitution of the business (Incorporation Certificate / MOA / AOA / Partnership Deed / CA Certificate in case of Proprietorship)
Proof of Premises
KYCs of the Directors / Partners / Proprietor
Location map of premises from some nearest prominent landmark.
Agreement on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs 100/- in the prescribed format.
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has come up with a Product Certification Scheme wherein a series of activities have been aimed at ensuring the quality of the products under certification. The Certification Scheme is governed by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 which gives BIS powers to grant licenses to producers to use the Standard Mark on their product which conforms to the requirements of the corresponding Indian Standard. License to use the Standard Mark on a product is accorded only after BIS has ensured the capability of the manufacturer to manufacture the product continuously in accordance with the relevant Indian Standards.
Mandatory for certain business
Quality Assurance
Increase of Goodwill in the market
Consumer Protection
Customer Satisfaction
Safeguard to public health
Mandatory Certification:
There are almost 109 business categories which requires the Compulsory Certification which may be amended from time to time.
Cement Industry
Household Electrical Goods
Batteries
Food and Related Products
Oil Pressure Stoves
Automobiles Accessories
Cylinder, Valves and Regulation
Medical Equipment
Steel/Stainless Steel Products
Electrical Transformers
Electrical Motors
Capacitors
Chemicals & Fertilizers
Solar Systems and Devices
BIS governs product certification through structured schemes to ensure that products conform to Indian Standards, protecting consumers and assuring quality across industries.
Indian manufacturers can obtain a license to use the ISI Mark through two distinct procedures based on their product category and testing capability.
Application is submitted to the Branch Officer under whose jurisdiction the manufacturing unit is located, along with the required documents and prescribed fees.
After application submission, a factory evaluation is done by the BIS officer to ascertain the capability of the applicant/manufacturer to produce goods according to the relevant Indian Standard and to verify the availability of complete testing facility and competent technical personnel.
Applicant submits test reports from specified laboratories along with the application to the Department. After which a verification visit is done.
License is expected to be granted within 30 days if no discrepancies are found.
Does not apply to:
Overseas applicants and foreign manufacturers are granted a license for use of the ISI Mark under a scheme specially designed for them.
Foreign manufacturers who wish to affix the ISI Mark on their products exported to India must apply under this dedicated scheme, which is tailored specifically for overseas manufacturing entities.
The entire certification process — from application to license grant — is completed within 6 months, ensuring a structured and time-bound review.
BIS grants licenses to environment-friendly products under this special scheme. Products must conform to additional requirements specified in Indian Standards to qualify.
Products seeking the ECO Mark must first satisfy all relevant Indian Standard requirements applicable to that product category.
In addition, they must conform to additional environmental requirements as specified in the respective Indian Standard, demonstrating a reduced impact on the environment throughout the product's lifecycle.
Step 1: Application Form- Fill up the application form available online for the registration.
Step 2: Documentation- Provide the prescribed documents required to be submitted along with the application form.
Step 3: Application Submit- Once the application is complete, it will be filed with the concerned authority along with the prescribed fees
Step 4: Verification- Verification is done by the BIS Officer to ascertain the capability of the applicant/manufacturer to produce goods according to the relevant Indian Standard and to verify the availability of complete testing facility and competent technical personnel.
Step 5: BIS Certificate- Once the application is completely verified by the BIS Officer, certificate is issued to the applicant which is valid for a period of 1 year from the date of issuance.
