ISI Certification for Indian Manufacturers | ISI Mark Certificate
| Basis | Indian Manufacturers | Foreign Manufacturers |
|---|---|---|
Certification Scheme |
ISI Certification Scheme |
FMCS (Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme) |
Factory Location |
India |
Outside India |
Authorized Representative |
Not mandatory |
Mandatory (AIR in India) |
Certification Type |
BIS-ISI Certificate for Indian Manufacturer |
BIS-ISI Certificate for Foreign Manufacture |
Standard Identification
We support you in determining the correct Indian Standard (IS) for your products, thus ensuring that the certification scope is appropriate.
Sample Testing Support
We provide full-service support for the coordination of product sample testing with laboratories that are recognized by BIS and accredited by NABL.
Document Preparation
Assisting in the preparation, gathering, and verification of all necessary documents for the certification of the ISI Mark.
Mandatory Factory Audit Guidance
Complete assistance to get ready for and comply with BIS factory inspection and audit requirements under ISI Scheme-I.
Application Filing
Precise and prompt online submission of the ISI certification application via the BIS portal.
BIS License & Approval Monitoring
Continuous interaction with BIS officers and up to the point of the license issue, professional handling of technical queries/questions.
Renewal & Maintenance
Assistance in the ISI license renewal, extension of product scope, surveillance compliance, and keeping abreast with regulations.
Align Manufacturing Unit with Applicable Indian Standard
1- First, identify the applicable Indian Standard (IS) for the product.
2- Redefine and decide on the upgrading of the production processes to abide by the IS standards.
3-Build a well-equipped laboratory for testing & calibration facilities in-house according to the set standard (if necessary).
Application Filing & Documentation
1- Arrange to get the product tested at a laboratory that is both BIS-recognized and NABL-accredited and is compliant with the relevant IS.
2- Prepare all the necessary documents (factory details, machinery, QC setup, etc.).
3- Complete the online application form on the BIS portal and submit it.
4- Along with the application submission, the applicant shall pay the fee charges online through the BIS portal.
5- Presenting the complete application along with the enclosures to the BIS Branch Office (BO) of concern.
BIS Factory Inspection
An on-site inspection of the factory by the BIS officials is aimed at checking:
1- The manufacturing plant
2- The production process
3- Quality control system
4- In-house testing capability
Random product samples are taken by the inspection officer, and after that, they are sealed for an independent lab test.
Product Testing & Lab Test Report (LTR)
1- Laboratory testing should be done with the sample that has been sealed by the designated BIS-recognized / NABL-accredited laboratory.
2- Pay the relevant laboratory testing charges.
3- The lab test report (LTR) is submitted to BIS by the laboratory.
Non-Conformities (If Any) Closures
In the event that BIS points out non-conformities (NCs):
1- Deficiencies in the process, documentation, or testing should be fixed.
2- Submit the corrective action documents for NC completion.
License & Marking Fees Payment
Once the compliance is confirmed, the required annual license fee and the marking fee should be paid to BIS.
ISI Licence Grant
1- After an inspection and testing, as well as the payment of the fees, are successful, BIS issues the ISI licence.
2-The manufacturer can put the ISI Standard Mark on the certified products.
The first period for which the license to use the Standard Mark (ISI) will be valid shall be at least one year.
By paying the renewal fees and the marking fees, and by submitting a few supporting documents, a license may be renewed for another two to five years.
