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BIS ISI MARK CERTIFICATION Ensuring Product Quality, Safety, and Compliance in India
ISI MARK CERTIFICATION By MSCi Mob.: +91-9773989641 E-Mail: experts@mscincorporation.com Visit: https://mscincorporation.com
ABOUT BIS • BIS = Bureau of Indian Standards • National standards body of India (est. under BIS Act, 2016) • Develops Indian Standards (IS), certification schemes, quality control systems
WHAT IS THE ISI MARK? • ISI = Indian Standards Institute (former name of BIS) • Mark of conformity to Indian Standards • Assures quality, safety, and performance • Mandatory for specific product categories
OBJECTIVES OF ISI MARK CERTIFICATION • Safeguard consumer health and safety • Eliminate substandard and hazardous products • Promote standardization in Indian industry • Build trust in Indian-made products Mob.: +91-9773989641 E-Mail: experts@mscincorporation.com
PRODUCTS UNDER ISI CERTIFICATION Mandatory Categories Include: • Electrical appliances (e.g., irons, cables) • Cement and steel • Pressure cookers and LPG cylinders • Helmets, glass, auto parts Voluntary Certification Available For: • Consumer goods • Non-mandated industrial products
BENEFITS OF ISI CERTIFICATION (FOR MANUFACTURERS) • Legal compliance • Market access and consumer trust • Competitive branding • Eligible for public procurement and tenders
For Consumers: For Regulators: • Safe and quality products • Value for money • Easier enforcement • Reduced market non-compliance BENEFITS OF ISI CERTIFICATION (FOR CONSUMERS & REGULATORS)
ISI CERTIFICATION PROCESS (OVERVIEW) • Identify applicable Indian Standard • Submit application (Form V) • Factory inspection + product testing • Grant of ISI license • Product marking and ongoing surveillance
FACTORY AUDIT & PRODUCT TESTING • BIS officers conduct onsite inspection • Evaluate manufacturing process, QC systems • Sample testing in BIS-approved labs • Non-compliance = rejection or retesting
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS • Indian manufacturing location • Testing facilities (in-house or third-party) • Defined quality control procedures Mob.: +91-9773989641 E-Mail: experts@mscincorporation.com
DOCUMENTATION: • Business registration • Factory layout • Testing equipment list • SOPs & test reports • Authorized signatory ID
CERTIFICATION FEES • Application processing fee • Annual marking fee (product-dependent) • Lab testing charges • Audit and renewal costs
RESPONSIBILITIES AFTER CERTIFICATION • Use correct ISI mark with licence number • No alteration in certified product without BIS approval • Undergo regular BIS surveillance and audits
CHALLENGES & HOW TO OVERCOME Challenges: • Delay in audit/testing • Lack of documentation • Misunderstanding of Indian Standards Solutions: • Engage BIS-recognized consultants • Maintain audit-ready documentation • Regular internal quality audits
GET STARTED / CONTACT US MSCI (Management System Compliance Incorporation) Mob.: +91-9773989641 E-Mail: experts@mscincorporation.com Visit: https://mscincorporation.com