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How to get BIS Registration?

The BIS Registration is granted by BIS office after successful safety testing of the product as per notified Indian Standard and furnishing of necessary documents.

Brand Liaison is an experienced service provider for BIS Registration for Indian as well as foreign manufacturers, who are willing to sell their electronic products in India. We assist manufacturers in completing all the formalities related to BIS registration.

Below is the List of 49 products category that are identified by MEITY (44 products) and MNRE (5 products) which requires BIS Registration Certificate and is applicable to all Indian as well as Foreign Manufacturers:

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Estimated Cost of Registration of a BIS in India

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Important Information - BIS Registration

Timeline for Electronics, IT Products and PV Modules >> Timeline for Electronics and IT Products For first lead model : 20-30 working days For subsequent lead model : 15-20 working days (Inclusion) Timeline for PV Modules For PV Modules: 3 to 4 months For Inverters: 1 to 2 months For Storage Battery: 1 to 2 months

Validity and Renewal >> BIS Registration is valid for 2 years which can be renewed subsequently. Few documents and fees will be needed to get renewal. Testing of sample is not required for it.

Series Guideline >> Series Guideline In Single BIS Registration Application, 10 similar models (series models) of one brand can be processed together provided all models fall in series guideline. Only Set Top Box can have multiple brands of 10 series models in single BIS Registration Application. For cell and battery, it can be upto 20 series models (1+19). Download the Series Guidelines.

Registration Process >> Process of BIS Registration is divided into 7 steps:   Step-1: Register on BIS Portal and obtain Login Credentials Step-2: Select a Test Lab and Generate Test Request Step-3: Submit Sample(s) to the Lab Step-4: Receive Notification of Lab after Testing along with Test Report Number Step-5: Login Using Existing Credentials and select Test Request reference to Upload Test Report Step-6: Online Submission of Documents and other Details & Payment of Fee Step-7: Submit Affidavit to BIS by Post

Guidelines for Importer and Trader >> BIS Registration Certificate is issued to Manufacturing Units only and no Importer or Trader can get it in their own name. All Importers and Traders need to get BIS Registration for their respective Manufacturing Unit before placing their order for scheduled electronic items. They can initiate & coordinate the process of BIS Registration on behalf of their respective manufacturing unit. Importer/Trader can request the manufacturing unit to get the BIS Registration in their (Importer’s/Trader’s) brand name. Importer/Trader can become the Indian Representative for Foreign Manufacturing Unit as it is mandatory to have an Indian Representative to get BIS Registration.

Format of BIS Certificate >> Specimen copy of BIS Registration Certificate for reference purpose is as below:

Exempted Products List >> If you are manufacturing or importing the product which are defined in Mandatory BIS Registration List and your product meets at least one of the following criteria – a. Equipment Powered by Three phase power supply, OR b. Equipment Powered by Single phase power supply with current rating exceeding 16 Ampere, OR c. Equipment with dimensions exceeding 1.5 m x 0.8 m, OR d. Equipment with weight exceeding 80 Kg. And also, you are importing / manufacturing less than 100 unit per year. Then BIS Registration will not be applicable on your product. For example, if you are importing 65” LED TV which dimension is exceeding 1.5m x 0.8m and quantity is less than 100 units per year then BIS Registration will not be applicable on this product. You only need to submit the "Self Declaration" letter for the same to get the clearance at the customs.

Guidelines for Marking Label >> The Marking Label must be clear on every product which cannot be removed, cannot be scratched and cannot be washed off by normal efforts. It is advised to emboss or print marking label on the product. Printed metal plate of the marking label well fixed on product can also be a good option. The Product Marking Label must mention the following information : Name of Product (Category) Model Number Brand Name Power Rating (Input / Output) Name of Manufacturer Made in Country Name (Like Made In India, Made In China etc.) Other information on marking label is optional and can be mentioned as per products’ individual requirements. Samples of Marking Label for Reference are as below (Brand Name is CAF):

Fixing of BIS Logo on Product >> BIS Logo must be put on every registered product & packaging after getting the BIS Registration Number of that particular product (model). The logo should be non-washable and non-removable. It is better to put it either by embossing or printing. The logo must be visible clearly and preferred to be fixed on marking label or nearby. Please remember, no scheduled product can be sold or can be exported to India without BIS Logo & BIS Registration Number fixed on it.   BIS Logo is the combination of following: IS Standard Number Icon Registration Number URL of BIS Website (www.bis.gov.in) Logo guideline is defined by BIS Office - View / Download   Samples for Reference are as below (Brand Name is CAF):

Kind of Business License Required >> Business License of the applicant (manufacturer) is required to get BIS Registration. Below are the features carried out by Business License: Business License should be issued by Government Authority Manufacturing / Production word must be mentioned in Business Scope Exact English Translation (in same format) must be presented along with copy of original License (if it is issued in other Language) Both copy (English + Original) must be sealed & signed by the applicant Business License without business scope as manufacturing or production will not be accepted. If Business scope is not mentioned in Business License then ISO Certificate or any other Government Certificate (Like Tax Registration etc) of same factory which carries the business scope as manufacturer can be produced along with copy of Business License for the support of Factory Proof. This supportive certificate also must be presented with English Translated version with sign & seal by applicant.   Sample Copy below

Testing Sample Return Policy >> The tested samples have to be collected back after 3 months and before 4 months from the date of issue of test report. After 4 months, the lab reserves the right to destroy the sample as per its policy and no claim will be entertained afterwards. Further, the sample may be partially or fully damaged during the testing. Lab or Brand Liaison will not entertain any claim regarding this.