India makes
up about 17.74%
of the total world population. With population of a whopping 1.3 billion and an
ever-expanding consumer market, the country is great for doing business. By
2030, India is expected to become the third largest economy in the world, making
it one of the most attractive markets for businesses across the world.
A Bit about BIS Certification
Manufacturers
and business entities need to get BIS certification from the Bureau of Indian
Standards. Under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986, it is required for
foreign business to get BIS certification before continuing operations in
India.
The Indian
Government requires a majority of products to have a BIS certification to signify
a guarantee of quality, safety and
reliability of products that will be sold and distributed in India.
Products that
Require BIS Certificate
Here are
some types of products that need BIS certificate before being exported to India:
- Diesel engines
- Household electric products
- Medical equipment
- Automobile equipment
- Steel products
- Electrical transformers
- and more….
Types of Schemes for BIS Certification
Here are
some common types of strategies through which BIS Certification is provided:
Normal Procedure for Domestic Manufacturer – The
domestic manufacturer is required to fill out the BIS application form and
submit it with relevant documents and fee. After this, evaluation of the
product is carried out through testing in laboratories. Finally, if the sample
is acceptable, the applicant gets certified within 4 months.
Tatkal Scheme – For manufacturers that
require mandatory BIS certification, Tatkal scheme can be a good idea. Under
this scheme, the application and evaluation process is sped up. The
manufacturer or business entity can get certification within 30 days of
documents’ submission.
ECO Mark Scheme – This is BIS Certification
for eco-friendly products. There are certain guidelines that should be met for
a product to be characterized as eco-friendly. The process of evaluation and
approval is just like the domestic manufacturer scheme.
Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme – Foreign
applicants can get BIS certification and ISI mark under the foreign
manufacturers’ certification scheme. The time required for this is around 6
months.
G&M Compliance
Can Help
With a team
of thorough professionals, G&M Compliance can help you with BIS
certification. From choosing test laboratories to submitting final
report, the company provides efficient certification management services.