Foreign
manufacturers require product certifications by most countries and/or regions
before they can be imported. European, Chinese, Eurasian and Indian
certifications are widely popular due to their large territorial market.
Considering
that you’ll be applying for certification in a country with their own set of
standards, it is often advised to hire a representative such as G&M
Compliance to ensure a smooth process.
The
product certification scheme for foreign manufacturers has been in operation
since 2000. It’s regulated by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The
procedure leads to a Standard Mark,
indicating your product’s compliance with applicable standards.
Preliminary inspection for BIS test
While
the application process is simple, most manufacturers have no idea how the
inspection goes.
- Initially, the submitted application is scrutinized to ensure all required documents are attached and the application is complete in all respects. It is then recorded in the system.
- If the application lacks information or documents, the same is informed to the applicant.
- Preliminary inspection begins after the application is recorded. Your manufacturing facility as well as the testing addresses noted in the application will be inspected by either a BIS officer or their agent.
- Preliminarily inspection conducted by BIS has some associated costs that must be borne by you, the applicant. It will include the cost of days spent by the officer, travel expenditure, stay and per diem costs, according to the norms of the Bureau.
- If the inspection is to be carried out by an agent, it should be arranged directly with the agent. You must facilitate visa issuance for the inspecting officers and make early arrangements to ensure smooth processing.
- The competence of the application will be checked during the inspection in following aspects:
- Availability of in-house manufacturing and testing facilities, according to the Indian Standard(s)
- Capability of permanently employed testing personnel for the procedure
- Conformity of samples to the Indian Standard(s) that is relevant to the product, upon preliminary inspection in the factory
- Samples will be drawn for independent testing. You will have to deposit them to the laboratory indicated by the officer or the agent. The testing costs must be borne by you. The discretion for the choice of laboratory rests with the Bureau.
If the process seems complex and difficult to
navigate, you can simply opt for G&M Compliance’s Indian certification services.
They’re experienced in handling certification applications and offer live certificate alert and tracking
system so you can stay updated
.