BIS registration & certification assistance

The Bureau of Indian Standards controls which products must carry the ISI mark or a CRS registration before being sold in India. Rapidfiling coordinates the correct scheme, the testing, and the application, the licence itself is the BIS's to grant.

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Service overview

India regulates a growing list of products under BIS schemes. The Product Certification (ISI mark) scheme licenses manufacturers to use the mark after factory assessment and product testing. The Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) covers electronics and IT goods, requiring testing in BIS-recognised laboratories and registration before sale. Which scheme applies (and whether the product is on the mandatory list at all) is the first question, and it changes the entire path.

Both schemes turn on laboratory testing against Indian standards. Sample logistics, test reports within validity, factory documentation, and (for foreign manufacturers) appointment of an Indian representative and air-freight timelines make the difference between a smooth licence and months of delay. Applications also fail on inconsistent details between test reports and filing papers, a recurring and avoidable trap.

Rapidfiling maps your product to the right scheme, coordinates the testing, prepares the application set, and follows the grant through. The licence or registration is issued by BIS under its authority, we make that boundary explicit at the start.

Who this service is for

  • Manufacturers of products notified under mandatory BIS certification
  • Electronics and IT goods importers needing CRS registration
  • Foreign manufacturers selling regulated goods in India
  • Retail chains requiring vendor BIS compliance documentation

Scope of support

What support includes

  • Product-to-scheme mapping against the current mandatory lists
  • Coordination of testing in BIS-recognised laboratories
  • Preparation of the application with factory and test documentation
  • Follow-through of the application with BIS until grant or registration

What support does not include

  • Issuing the licence or registration, BIS decides and grants it
  • Laboratory testing fees, which are paid to the labs directly
  • Product redesign advice to meet standard requirements

Requirements and documents

  • Business registration documents and manufacturing premises details
  • Product technical specifications and the applicable Indian standard references
  • Test reports from BIS-recognised laboratories within validity
  • For foreign manufacturers, Indian representative appointment documents

How the process works

  1. 1. Enquire with your product

    Share the product and its market through the form so the scheme is identified.

  2. 2. Scheme mapping

    We confirm the applicable BIS scheme and standard, and list the tests and documents required.

  3. 3. Testing and file

    Samples are coordinated to a recognised lab, and the application set is prepared to match the reports exactly.

  4. 4. Filing and grant

    We file with BIS, handle its queries and any factory assessment logistics, and deliver the licence or registration with its marking duties.

Fees and timing

What influences the quote

  • BIS application, licence, and marking fees per the scheme
  • Laboratory testing charges for the required standards
  • Number of products and manufacturing sites in scope

Government fees and professional fees are shown separately in every quote. GST treatment is confirmed in the quote. Rapidfiling does not publish fixed prices for this service; request a quote to receive the fee breakdown for your case.

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Important limitations

  • Grants rest with BIS; testing outcomes and factory assessments decide them
  • Mandatory lists and standards are updated periodically, validity is checked at scoping
  • Marking duties continue after grant, including surveillance and renewal obligations

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if my product needs BIS?

By checking the current mandatory certification lists under the ISI and CRS schemes, they are updated periodically. Share the product and we will check the present position before any filing.

What is the difference between ISI mark and CRS?

The ISI mark is a full product-certification licence with factory assessment, used across many product categories. CRS is registration-based, currently for electronics and IT goods, requiring lab test reports without factory audit. The product decides the route.

Can foreign manufacturers get BIS certification?

Yes, through the same schemes with additional requirements, an Indian representative and, for the ISI scheme, factory visits. Timelines run longer than domestic applications; we plan for that in scoping.

What happens if we sell without required BIS approval?

Selling notified products without the licence or registration attracts penalties and seizure powers under the BIS Act. If you are already selling, tell us, the path to compliance is still open, and sooner is cheaper.

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