Step 1  :  Confirmation of Product Quality as per concerned IS Standard  

• Identification of ISI Standard Code
• Collection of the Testing Sample from applicant
• Testing of sample at our lab
• Issuing the guideline about Non-Conformity, if any
• Issue of Test Report for your reference

Step 2  :  Filing of the Application Form

• Arrange the Internal Test Report of product as per test report given by us for your reference
• Compiling of all required documents
• Remit the application fees direct to BIS in USD*
• Filling-up the Form-V
• Submission of Application Form with all enclosures
• Get the confirmation about scrutiny of documents by BIS Office

Step 3  :  Remittance of Audit Fees & Travelling Expenses for Inspection

• Pay the audit fees for inspection
• Get the confirmation about BIS Inspection Team
• Organize the VISA, Ticket, Lodging & Boarding for visiting team
• Inspection team will visit to Factory for Physical Verification
• Team will verify the Factory Set-up & Quality Control Process
• Team will pick the random sample to be tested in BIS Approved Lab

Step 4  :  Organize the Lab Test Report (LTR)

• Select the BIS recognized lab as per guideline of BIS Office
• Provide the sample (picked-up by team) of product to get tested
• Get the test result      

Step 5  :  Closure of Non-Conformity (if any) and Remit the Official Fees

• Rectify the process of Factory Unit, if inspection team  points out
• Submit the proof of rectification done by unit to close non-conformity
• Pay the annual marking fees (annual license fees) to BIS
• Submit the Bank Guarantee to BIS

Step 6 : Get the ISI Marking /Registration Certificate

Typical process flow for Grant of Licence under FMCS

Documents Required for ISI (BIS) Certification in India for Foreign Manufacturers are as under:

• Main Application Form V –  Download the Application-Form-V
• Download document CHECKLIST

(Basic details of factory & product category)

• ISI Application Fee 
• Copy of Test Report done within a month by internal laboratory

(Indicating conformance of the product to relevant Indian Standard) 

• Address Proof of the Manufacturing Unit

(Factory License / Tax Registration copy mentioning the scope as manufacturer)

• Trade Mark Registration 

(TM Registration copy)

• Certificate from concerned regulatory agencies for manufacturing

(If there is any)

• Drawing of the product

(As applicable)

• Present Installed Capacity

(Manufacturing)

• Raw Material Details

(Name of component used – name of supplier – quality certification of component)

• Details of Machines

(Name of machine – make – capacity – number/quantity)

• Layout plan of factory

(Floor & technical)

• Details of Manufacturing Process

(Process flow chart along with outsourcing details, if any)

• Nature of packing

(Size/quantity of packaging, storage facility)

• Details of Test Equipments

(Name of equipment – Size – Quantity – Calibration Status & Date)

• Details of QC (Quality Control) Staff

(Name of person, qualification, designation, year of experience)

• Method of disposal of substandard product

(After manufacturing)

• Organizational Chart of Factory

(Management list with name & designation in chart format)

• Location Map of Factory 

(With indicating the distance from Airport & City Centre)

• Authorized Indian Representative / Indian Liaison Partner

(Details of Indian Dealer / Indian Liaison Partner who will represent you in BIS)

Costing 

For a customized and attractive quotation, please contact us with your product details

ISI Mark Fee Structure Download here

Timeline

• This duration can be reduced if all the required information and documents are submitted promptly by the applicant.

BIS licence is compulsory for the products under mandatory certification. For the list of products under mandatory certification Download Complete Products List

• The licence is granted initially for a period of not less than one year and up to two years
•  The renewal of licence may be considered for a period of not less than one year and up to five years depending upon whether the annual licence fee and advance minimum marking fee has been paid for.
•  If the renewal application is made after the validity of the licence, the application shall be accompanied by late fee of rupees five thousand.

For SAARC countries, the payment can be made in Indian Rupee (INR). For other countries, the payment should be made in USD only.

No, Under FMCS scheme the application shall be made by the foreign manufacturer.

No, a separate application for each product/ISS is to be submitted for each factory location.

No, separate application for each product/ISS is to be submitted for each factory location.

A number of Product Manuals and schemes of Inspection and Testing (SIT) are available for various Indian Standards under certification. For details please click here

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