Introduction
ISI Marking Scheme for Indian and Foreign Manufacturers
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) offers an ISI Marking schemes for all products covered under the Mandatory List and any other product for which an Indian Standard exists except those covered under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) and those products covered under the other certification schemes of BIS like Hallmarking etc.
To ensure enhanced consumer safety and compliance to statutory provisions, Bureau of Indian Standards operates a scheme which is voluntary in nature. However, for several products, compliances to Indian Standards are made compulsory by the Central Government under various considerations under the purview of Inspection which requires product to be inspected by BIS before its release in the market.
The presence of BIS Standard Mark on a product is an assurance of conformity of the product to the requirements of Indian Standard Specifications. The Scheme of BIS provides confidence to consumers about Quality, Safety and Reliability of products and ensures Consumer Protection.
FMCS Overview:
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been operating a Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) since the year 2000 under BIS Act, 2016 and Rules & Regulations framed there under.
Under FMCS, licence is granted to a Foreign Manufacturer for use of Standard Mark on a product that conforms to an Indian Standard.
Product Indian Standard (IS)
Identify the product for Certification
Indian Standard (IS)
Identify the applicable Indian Standard
Product Manual and Testing
Cross verify product Manual published by
BIS. Get samples tested under BIS Labs.
Review and Compile
Access factory to check & verify
information pertaining to Plant &
Machine Testin & Inspction etc.
Filing
Apply for Certification
Factory Audit and Re-Testing
Arrage for Factory Inspection. Arrange
for Shipment of random samples
selected by BIS
Execute Bank Guarantee
Counter Samples pass the test at BIS
recognized Laboratory.
Certification
Get the certificate with CM/L with 10
digit number
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been operating a Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) since the year 2000 under BIS Act, 2016 and Rules & Regulations framed there under.
Under FMCS, licence is granted to a Foreign Manufacturer for use of Standard Mark on a product that conforms to an Indian Standard. BIS
Consultation from Trio Technologies
Trio Technologies can consult a foreign manufacturer for the entire process. This includes implementation of a Quality Management System at the factory, Conducting Internal Audits, hand-holding during Management Review Meetings, Conducting Supplier audits, Setting up a robust Quality Management System, helping in thorough and proper completion of application forms, identification of Indian Representative if needed by the factory, translation of documents as needed through authorised translators, coordination for overseas travel of BIS auditors, close follow-up with factory and concerned Indian representative till the certification is obtained. Trio further provides value added services like reminding on the expiration dates of certificates, information and reminders for renewals, helping in updating when there are changes made to the product’s design, changes to information related to factory or Indian representative etc.