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In India, many products cannot be manufactured, imported, or sold unless they meet safety and quality standards set by the government. This is where BIS certification comes in.
BIS stands for Bureau of Indian Standards. It checks whether a product is safe for people to use and does not harm health, property, or the environment.In 2026, the government has made BIS certification mandatory for many everyday products to protect consumers and stop unsafe goods from entering the market.
If a product falls under a mandatory BIS list, selling it without certification can lead to fines, product seizure, or a complete ban.
Mandatory BIS certification means:
➝ You must get BIS approval before selling the product
➝ The product must be tested in a BIS-recognized lab
➝ The product must carry a BIS mark (ISI or CRS mark)
➝ No certification = illegal sale
This rule applies to manufacturers, importers, startups, and sellers, including online sellers.
Below are the major product groups where BIS certification is compulsory in 2026.
These products come under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS).
Examples:
👉 These products must be registered with BIS CRS before sale.
Many daily-use kitchen products now need BIS approval.
These products fall under Electrical Safety QCOs and must follow IS standards.
Several medical and healthcare items need BIS or CDSCO approval.
Some products need BIS certification, while others need CDSCO medical device licenses.
BIS certification is mandatory to ensure building safety.
Selling non-certified materials can result in site rejection and penalties.
Toy safety is strictly regulated in India.
All toys must have ISI Mark certification, even imported toys.
With the rise of EVs and electronics, battery safety is critical.
These products require BIS approval under battery safety standards.
Certain industrial products are also covered.
Certification ensures safe handling and usage
You need BIS certification if you are:
➤ A manufacturer in India
➤ An importer bringing goods into India
➤ A startup launching hardware products
➤ An e-commerce seller
➤ A brand owner using third-party manufacturing
➤ Foreign manufacturers must appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR).
● Product seizure by authorities
● Heavy penalties and legal notices
● Ban on imports or sales
● E-commerce listings removed
● Damage to brand reputation
In short, no BIS = no legal sale.
PSR Compliance helps businesses understand whether their product needs BIS certification, handles testing, documentation, application filing, and follows up with BIS until approval.
We explain the process in simple language and guide you step by step.
📞 Call PSR Compliance: 7065883416
Products covered under Quality Control Orders (QCOs) such as electronics, IT goods, household appliances, toys, cement, steel, helmets, pressure cookers, and automotive components require mandatory BIS certification.
Yes. Products listed under mandatory QCOs must have a valid BIS license for customs clearance in India.
BIS-CRS applies mainly to electronics and IT products and requires lab testing without factory inspection, while ISI Mark certification applies to industrial and household products and involves factory inspection and stricter compliance.
Yes. Foreign manufacturers can apply for BIS certification under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS).
An AIR is a mandatory India-based representative who ensures BIS compliance on behalf of a foreign manufacturer.
CRS certification usually takes 3–5 weeks, FMCS may take 4–6 months, and the license is generally valid for 2 years.
Selling uncertified products can lead to heavy fines, product seizure, and even imprisonment under BIS regulations.
For many products under the ISI scheme, in-house testing facilities are mandatory to ensure ongoing quality control.
The cost varies by scheme and product, with government fees starting from around ₹1,000 and going up to ₹50,000 or more, excluding testing and audit charges.
Generally, separate licenses are required, though similar models or identical products may sometimes be covered under a single application.