BIS Certification

BIS, an acronym for the Bureau of Indian Standards, stands as the National Standard Body of India, established under the BIS Act 2016. Its core mission revolves around fostering the harmonious development of standardization, marking, and quality certification of goods, as well as addressing related matters. BIS plays a pivotal role in contributing traceable and tangible benefits to the national economy by ensuring the provision of safe and reliable quality goods, mitigating health hazards, promoting import and export substitutes, and controlling the proliferation of varieties through standardization, certification, and testing. In India, BIS Certification is issued to offer customers a third-party guarantee of the safety, quality, and reliability of goods. The Government has mandated BIS Certification for specific products to prioritize public health. This certification aims to enhance customer confidence, provide quality assurance, protect customers from hazardous products, and uphold public health standards.

Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS):

• Under CRS, BIS ensures the mandatory registration of manufacturers of electronic products, providing a third-party guarantee of safety, quality, and reliability.

Standard Formulation:

• BIS actively formulates and updates standards to ensure the uniformity and quality of products.

Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS):

• FMCS facilitates foreign manufacturers in adhering to Indian standards, promoting global trade while ensuring the safety and quality of imported goods.

Product Certification Scheme:

• BIS certifies products to guarantee adherence to established standards, instilling confidence in consumers.

Hall Marking Scheme:

• This scheme ensures the quality and purity of precious metals, providing consumers with assurance when purchasing items like jewelry.

Sale of Indian Standards:

• BIS contributes to knowledge dissemination by making Indian standards available for sale.

Laboratory Services:

• BIS operates laboratories to conduct testing and certification, assuring product quality and safety.

Laboratory Recognition Scheme:

• Recognizing laboratories to uphold the highest standards of testing and certification.

Consumer Affairs Activities:

• Engaging in activities that safeguard consumer interests and ensure fair trade practices.

Information Services:

• Providing information and resources to enhance public awareness of quality standards.

Promotional Activities:

• Actively promoting adherence to quality standards among manufacturers and consumers.

Training Services, National and International Level:

• Conducting training programs to build awareness and expertise in standards compliance, both nationally and internationally.