What is a BIS Certificate and BIS Import License?
If you plan to manufacture or import products for the Indian market, you must ensure your goods meet Indian quality and safety standards. For this, you need a BIS Certificate . This certificate, issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), confirms that your product complies with the required Indian Standards. For imported products, this approval is often referred to as a BIS Import License — permission to sell certified products in India that meet BIS regulations. What is a BIS Certificate? A BIS Certificate is an official approval that shows a product meets the quality and safety standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards. It allows the manufacturer to use the BIS Standard Mark (often known as the ISI mark) on their product. In simple terms, this certification ensures that the product is safe, reliable, and meets the Indian government’s quality requirements. For certain products, having a BIS certificate is mandatory before they can be sold in the Indian market. ...