BIS certification confirms that products meet applicable Indian standards for quality, safety and performance. It is mandatory for regulated products under Quality Control Orders and is required for legal market access in India.
Meeting Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) requirements is essential for manufacturers seeking access to the Indian market. As Quality Control Orders (QCO) expand and enforcement increases, technical gaps in product classification, documentation, testing and factory readiness can delay approval and disrupt market entry.
We support you through the BIS certification process with a structured, verification-led approach. Our services cover scheme identification, technical documentation, pre-testing coordination, audit preparation and post-certification support across ISI Mark, CRS and FMCS requirements.
Strengthen your BIS compliance pathway
- Reduce technical riskWe identify applicable standards and certification pathways to help prevent delays and rework.
- Improve regulatory readinessWe align your products, documentation and testing with BIS requirements.
- Support efficient certificationWe coordinate certification activities to provide clarity across the process.
- Prepare for factory inspectionsWe help strengthen systems and processes for BIS inspections.
- Maintain market accessWe support renewals and surveillance requirements to sustain compliance.
Explore our BIS certification advisory services
- Scheme identification and classificationWe determine applicable Indian standards and certification schemes based on your product and manufacturing setup.
- Technical documentation supportWe prepare and review application files to align with BIS submission requirements.
- Pre-testing coordinationWe support laboratory selection, sample submission and result review.
- Audit readiness supportWe prepare your facility, processes and quality systems for BIS inspections.
- Post-certification supportWe support renewals, model inclusion and ongoing compliance activities.
Why SGS?
As the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, we provide independent verification and technical expertise for complex regulatory requirements. We combine documentation support, testing coordination and audit readiness to help you manage BIS certification with clarity and control.
Our experience across regulatory, testing and audit activities enables us to support both domestic and international manufacturers throughout the certification lifecycle.
FAQ
The applicable scheme depends on product category and regulatory scope. We provide specialized solutions for manufacturers seeking to enter or expand within the Indian marketplace:
- Scheme I – ISI Mark Certification: mandatory or voluntary product certification across over 1,500 product categories, including building materials, steel and chemicals
- Scheme II – Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS): tailored for the electronics and IT hardware sectors, covering over 79 categories, such as mobile phones and laptops
- Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme {FMCS): designed exclusively for global manufacturers located outside India to use the standard mark on products for the Indian market
Scheme selection is based on two primary factors:
- Product category and applicable Indian Standard
- Manufacturing location (domestic or international)
We support classification to ensure the correct certification pathway is applied.
Timelines vary depending on product complexity, testing requirements and audit readiness.
As a general reference:
- CRS: approximately 8 weeks
- FMCS: approximately 19 weeks
Yes, testing through BIS-approved laboratories is typically required. Pre-testing may be recommended to identify non-conformities before formal submission.
An AIR is required for foreign manufacturers applying under CRS or FMCS schemes. The AIR acts as the local representative for regulatory communication and compliance.
BIS officials assess manufacturing processes, quality systems and testing capabilities to verify compliance with applicable standards. We support audit readiness through structured preparation.
Maintaining certification requires ongoing compliance, including renewals, model inclusion and surveillance audits. We support these activities to help ensure continued market access.
Helpline Number
SGS House 4B, Adi Shankaracharya Marg, Vikhroli (West),
Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400 083,
India