BIS Certification - ISI Mark & CRS Registration

BIS certification is the quality and safety certification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards, covering the ISI Mark Scheme for a broad range of products and the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) specifically for electronics and IT goods.

No. The ISI mark is voluntary for many product categories and only becomes mandatory for products covered under a specific Quality Control Order. CRS registration is mandatory for the notified list of electronics and IT goods under the Compulsory Registration Order.

The ISI Mark Scheme is BIS's broader, long-standing product certification covering many categories including some mandatory ones like cement and LPG cylinders. CRS is a separate, more streamlined registration scheme specifically for electronics and IT goods under its own compulsory order.

It depends on whether your specific product falls under a Quality Control Order (for ISI) or the Electronics and IT Goods Compulsory Registration Order (for CRS). We review your product category and specifications to confirm which, if any, applies.

Timelines vary significantly by product category, from several weeks to a few months, depending on lab testing turnaround, documentation completeness, and whether a factory inspection is required.

Cost varies hugely by product category and scheme. Our professional fees start from ₹14,999 for simpler categories; government fees are charged separately as per the current BIS fee schedule, and lab testing is billed by the testing laboratory.

For the ISI Mark Scheme, BIS typically conducts a factory inspection to verify manufacturing and quality control processes. CRS registration for electronics generally relies more heavily on product test reports rather than a mandatory factory visit, though this can vary.

Yes, foreign manufacturers can apply for both ISI and CRS certification, typically through an authorised Indian representative who handles communication and compliance with BIS on the manufacturer's behalf.

Selling, importing, or storing a product that requires mandatory ISI or CRS certification without holding a valid licence can attract penalties and enforcement action under the BIS Act, 2016 and the relevant Quality Control Order.

No. BIS certification (ISI mark, CRS) certifies a specific product against an Indian Standard. ISO certification certifies a company's management systems or processes (like ISO 9001 for quality management) - they serve different purposes and are often pursued separately.

Validity is typically 1-2 years depending on the scheme and product category, after which the licence needs to be renewed with BIS, generally involving a review and sometimes fresh testing.

For product categories where BIS certification is mandatory, most major e-commerce marketplaces now require sellers to furnish a valid BIS certificate or registration number before listing the product.

Categories covered by Quality Control Orders have included items like cement, certain steel products, LPG cylinders, packaged drinking water, and various electrical appliances, along with a wide range of electronics and IT goods under CRS - but the exact notified list changes over time, so we confirm applicability for your specific product.

Yes, applications can be filed directly with BIS. Many businesses use a consultant to save time navigating scheme selection, lab coordination, documentation, and responding to technical queries, particularly for first-time applicants.

BIS certification is primarily an Indian domestic quality mark, but some export markets and international buyers do recognise or request it as a quality benchmark, especially where destination-country standards overlap with Indian Standards.