ISI Mark Certification

Ensure safety and quality of your manufactured product according to Indian Standards (IS). The key benefits of ISI Mark are as follows:

Advantages for Manufacturers

1. Legal Compliance: Receiving an ISI Mark can avoid product seizure, imprisonment, and heavy penalties from the authority. It complies with Indian law, allowing smooth and hassle-free production in a factory with lower rates.
2. Better for Market Access and Tenders: ISI-certified products gain excellent entry into the market and earn the trust of consumers. These products are heavily required for government tenders in the domestic market.
3. Consumer Loyalty and Brand Reputation: The ISI Mark increases consumer trust due to its popularity in India. It can be a reason for consumer retention and repeated purchases. It gains immediate public trust in the market.
4. Lower Defect Rates and Cost Efficiency: After issuing an ISI Mark certificate by BIS and conducting strict factory inspections, manufacturers face lower defective rates, which is directly proportional to cost-effectiveness.
5. Export Facilitation: It is beneficial for international market entry. At the time of export, manufacturers can earn more profit.

Advantages for Consumers

1. Safety and Quality Assurance: ISI Mark guarantees that products undergo rigorous testing and strictly follow safe production guidelines. Consumers can use products without any fear.
2. Protection from Hazards: It lowers the risk of getting defective products, such as faulty electrical items, poor-quality materials, and unsafe helmets.
3. Support and Legal Resources: Consumers with strong legal knowledge can report faulty products to BIS and demand a refund, replacement, or remedy.
4. Trust and Confidence: The ISI Mark is popular in India, and consumers rely on ISI-marked products for safety and reliability.

Which Businesses Need an ISI Mark?

ISI Mark makes your product credible in the Indian market. Indian and foreign manufacturers whose products fall under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) mandatory certification list need an ISI Mark Certification in India. The bodies that require an ISI Mark are as follows:

1. Indian Manufacturer: Before distributing products, Indian manufacturers must obtain a BIS license to put the ISI Mark on their products. Production without an ISI Mark can be seized or penalized by auditors.
2. Foreign Manufacturer: ISI Certification for Foreign Manufacturers plays a vital role. Companies outside India that export products to the Indian market need to obtain an ISI Mark to meet Indian production standards.
3. Indian Importers: Importers importing notified products from foreign countries must ensure BIS ISI Mark Certification on the products before commercial sale in India.
4. Brand Owners: Business owners planning a new production line must check products that fall into the QCO categories before starting production.

Voluntary and Mandatory Status of ISI Mark

Mandatory Certification: Obtaining an ISI Mark for products covered under government-issued Quality Control Orders (QCOs) is crucial. Production without an ISI Mark can lead to fines, imprisonment, and product seizure. The products covered by BIS include steel, electricals, electronics, automotive products, and more.

Optional Certification: If a manufacturer produces non-notified products under BIS, they can obtain an ISI Mark optionally. Products not listed in Quality Control Orders can apply for an ISI Mark for brand trust and reliability in the Indian market. There are thousands of products that are not covered by QCOs in India.

Which Businesses Don't Need an ISI Mark?

The following businesses do not need a BIS ISI Mark:

• Distributors: Distributors are not liable to obtain an ISI Mark because they do not directly produce goods in the factory.
• Online Marketplaces: Online marketplaces such as Amazon, Flipkart, eBay, and Meesho cannot apply for an ISI Mark.
• Traders: Store sellers or shop businesses cannot apply for a BIS ISI Mark certificate. They will not be penalized for not having an ISI Mark on the product.

What Are the Types of ISI Mark?

ISI Mark aims to avoid defects in products and make them usable for consumers with safety. The types of ISI Mark are below:

Domestic Manufacturer Certification Scheme	Foreign Manufacturer Certification Scheme
Who it is for: This is for Indian manufacturers who want to distribute their products in the domestic market.	Who it is for: It is for non-Indian manufacturers who want to export products to the Indian market.
Applications: It is mandatory for notified goods production. The products include LPG cylinders, electrical and electronic items, and other industrial products.	Applications: Foreign manufacturers are liable to put the ISI Mark on products for the Indian market. They obtain an ISI Mark after a thorough inspection by an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR).

Step-by-Step Process of ISI Mark

Manufacturers always want to start their production rapidly. For ISI Mark Registration, follow the significant steps and obtain it on time.

Step 1: Identify the Indian Applicable Standard

Find the exact Indian Standard (IS) code that applies to your specific product categories. It includes electrical, cement material, steel, and more. The right IS code assists in easy and error-free production in the industry.

Step 2: Set Up In-House Testing and Quality Infrastructure

Ensure your factory follows all guidelines as per BIS norms. The necessary elements include a quality control system, production machinery, and an in-house testing laboratory.

Step 3: Submit Online Application

Visit the BIS Manak Portal online and register to apply for the ISI Mark. It requires a government fee and uploading mandatory documents while filling out the form. Remember that fees are initial application charges.

Step 4: Product Sample Testing

• Normal Procedure: After applying, BIS officers inspect the factory, seal a product, and send it to BIS-approved laboratories for testing purposes.
• Simplified Procedure: For pre-compliant and eligible factories, manufacturers need to send a BIS-approved laboratory test report along with the application.

Step 5: Factory Audit and Inspections

A BIS officer visits your production unit to inspect and audit the production system, machinery, quality control precautions, and safety. After production evaluation, officers make an audit report and send it for review by the authority.

Step 6: Grant of License

BIS reviews the report and issues an ISI Mark if it fulfills the necessary requirements. Once approved, you will be permitted to put the ISI Mark on your products.

Step 7: Ongoing Surveillance and Renewal

Renew your certificate within 1 to 5 years. The duration of the ISI Mark depends on the agreement between the manufacturer and BIS.

What Are the Required Documents for ISI Mark?

Indian manufacturers who want to apply for an ISI Mark for their products must consider business, legal, manufacturing, and technical documents. The details of these documents for the ISI Mark Certification Process are as follows:

Business and Legal Documents

• Application Form: The first step to apply for an ISI Mark is to fill out an online application via the BIS Manak Portal. It can be Form V or Form VI depending on the scheme.
• Registration Proof of Company: It requires partnership deeds, sole proprietorship declarations, and a certificate of incorporation. It is the most important document to apply for an ISI Mark for your industry.
• Address and Identity Proof: Submit valid address and identity proof of the applicant or authorized representative.
• Premise Proof: Manufacturers need to submit a rent agreement, property ownership document, and registered lease deed.
• GST and Tax Documents: It includes a Goods and Services Tax (GST) certificate and an MSME/Udyam Aadhaar certificate of your manufacturing company. Filing tax details is essential to acquire an ISI Mark.
• Utility Bills: Show your electricity and water tax receipts for the manufacturing premises. It also requires recent bank statements to verify the manufacturer's bank records.
• Factory License: The license of your factory or local municipal license.

Manufacturing and Technical Documents

• List of Machinery: Submit a complete list of machinery and specifications with capacity details, which are used in your factory. Machines play a vital role in manufacturing, and it is good to have properly functioning machinery.
• Factory Layout Plan: An updated blueprint of the factory, which shows storage, testing, and production areas.
• Quality Control Setup in the Factory: Submit the qualifications, appointment letters, and designations of the quality control engineer or personnel.
• Packaging and Marking Specification: It includes product packaging, sample label display, and storage facilities information report.
• Brand Authorization: A formal brand authorization is mandatory for ISI Mark registration. BIS will not issue an ISI Mark for an unverified brand name.

Who Is Eligible for ISI Certification?

Explore the core criteria for ISI Mark application in India. Check out the list before applying for your manufacturing unit.

1. Actual manufacturers can apply for the ISI Mark for their products. No traders, distributors, or importers can directly hold an ISI license for the unit.
2. Products must conform to the relevant Indian Standards (IS) developed by BIS.
3. The final products must be proven or tested to meet all parameters, such as durability, technicality, safety, and performance.
4. The manufacturing unit must maintain an in-house quality control setup for efficient utilization of resources.
5. There must be qualified technical staff for routine in-house testing and product verification.

What Is the Validity of the ISI License?

The BIS-granted ISI Mark validity period is up to 5 years. Manufacturers can renew the certificate after 5 years. Licensees have to pay an annual fee in advance along with the production statement.

Difference Between ISI Mark and BIS

Explore the clear difference between BIS and ISI Mark to put the stamp on your product.

Basis of Comparison	Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)	Indian Standards Institute (ISI Mark)
What is it?	It is an Indian national standards body operating under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.	A stamp or conformity mark that directly shows on a final product produced by the manufacturer in India. It is a popular mark in India, which can be seen on various products, like helmets, electrical products, and steel.
Role	BIS imposes rules and regulations, develops, and manages overall quality standards and various certification programs in India.	It ensures that products comply with safety and quality according to Indian Standards. In short, products used by the public are safe to use.
Scope	Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) covers the ISI Mark scheme, Compulsory Registration Scheme, and more.	ISI Mark is a conformity mark used on products that comply with the applicable Indian Standards.

List of Products Used in ISI Mark

1. Household Items

   Room heaters, electric stoves, electric cables and wires, refrigerators, switches, electric motors, and more.

2. Building Materials

   Composite cement, gypsum plaster, PVC pipes, ordinary Portland cement, and more.

3. Steel and Iron Products

   Steel pipes, bars, rods, iron pipes, structural steel, steel wires, and other related items.

4. Footwear Equipment

   PVC sandals, rubber chappals, leather safety footwear, and more.

5. Cylinder and Kitchen Equipment

   It includes pressure cookers, stoves, cylinders, regulators, and more.

6. Chemical and Polymer Products

   Methanol, boric acid, picolines, polythene, and more.

7. Automotive and Safety Gear

   Products like helmets, tyres, tubes, wheels, and rims for all vehicles, and more.

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