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In today’s world, where everything requires quality checking and assurance, having BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification is a major requirement on the part of manufacturers and businesses. If you wish to export your products into the market, more precisely to the regulated sectors like electronics, automotive or construction, then BIS certification acts as a pathbreaker. But how do you go about this? This blog will make the process easier for you and enable you to follow the steps of applying for BIS registration with ease.
Why is BIS Certification Required?
BIS certification is more than a mark to be embossed on a product, let us now briefly explain why this certification is necessary.
The BIS certification guarantees that a product adheres to a specified standard in India. If you are a company which has a product it intends to sell in India, certifying this is often compulsory. Several items like electrical equipment, cooking utensils and even children’s toys etc are subject to BIS certification. It has been reported that by 2023 more than 400 products from different industries such as electronics, automotive and food packing will require – mandatory BIS registration.
Quick Stat: As the information given out by the BIS, within the last 20 years, no less than 60,000 companies have received this certification.
Step By Step Process: Online Application for BIS Registration
The significance has been well understood, now let us turn out how one can apply for BIS certification online.
Classify Your Product First
First and foremost, it is necessary to find out if it is a product still requiring registration under the mandatory section of BIS certification. Go to the official site and confirm whether your product requires certification and is within specific rules of a type or safety and quality.
Create An Account In The Manakonline Portal
Create an account in the BIS Manakonline portal because this is an official step in applying for your BIS certification. Once on the website:
- Select the option for New Manufacturer Registration Fill in the required details.
- Secure your account for this process by creating a password.
- The application status, management of papers and any other correspondence with officials of the BIS could be done through this portal.
Gather The Required Documents
BIS certification involves a lot of document preparation and submission. If you want to comfortably fill out the application here is a list of very important documents you have to present:
- Application form for registration to BIS (Form VI)
- Documents proving performance of, or existence of product and adherence to product standards (testing reports etc.)
- Details of manufacturing unit
- Information on the factory’s layout and equipment
- Certificate for trademark if registration has been done
- Proof of legal entity (The certificate of registration)
Testing Of The Product In Laboratories Registered With BIS
Another pretty intricate aspect of obtaining BIS certification is sending your product to be tested in laboratories that are endorsed by the BIS. BIS testing reports are only accepted from dependable testing entities that come within the spectrum of BIS so that all safety and quality assurances are satisfactorily met.
Submit Your Application
Once all the relevant documents are collected and the product compliance certificate is received, proceed to submit the application via the Manakonline portal. Also, double check the application and make sure you have done everything right to avoid any hold ups during the approval process.
Pay the Fees
The registration fees for BIS vary on the type of product to be registered and the period of the licensing. The regular payment covers:
- Application Fee
- Product variation testing fee (according to categories of goods).
- Product Inspection by BIS Officers
When your application is accepted, BIS representatives will visit your production site in order to determine whether the product conforms to the required standards. It is possible that they will review the production methods and processes, quality control and instruments/systems available and in use.
Grant of BIS Certification
BIS certification will be granted after successful completion of the inspection. Your product is now said to be BIS certified and the BIS mark is allowed to be printed on the product. The certification is granted for an average of one year or two.
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Conclusion
An online application for the BIS certification can be quite intimidating, but if you follow these steps and stay organized, the process cannot be as complicated as it appears at first. In this regard, all phases of the process, irrespective of where it begins from product testing, or kind of product inspection, your product will meet all the set requirements for the Indian market. In a fast growing economy such as India, quality becoming the key selling point, there is no doubt obtaining the BIS certification will provide you with the needed edge.
