INTRODUCTION ISI MARK
The ISI mark is a certification mark issued by
the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in India. It indicates that a product
conforms to the specific Indian standards set by the BIS, which ensures
quality, safety, and reliability. The mark is often found on various consumer
goods, ranging from electrical appliances and electronics to food products and
construction materials.
Benefits of ISI Mark
· Quality
Assurance
· Consumer
Safety
· Trust and
Credibility
· Market
Recognition
· Compliance
with Regulations
· Reduction
of Counterfeit Products
· International
Acceptance
· Encourages
Continuous Improvement
· Consumer
Awareness
· Protection
for Consumers
Who Can Obtain ISI Mark?
The ISI mark is
mandatory for certain products to be sold in India, such as electrical
appliances including switches, electric motors, wiring cables, heaters, kitchen
appliances, etc., and other products like Portland cement, LPG valves, LPG cylinders,
automotive tyres, etc.
ISI Mark Process
·
Application Submission
·
Document Verification
·
Inspection and Testing
·
Test Reports
·
Evaluation
·
Grant of License
·
Surveillance
Validity of ISI Mark
The ISI mark is valid
for five years from the date of issue, provided that the manufacturer continues
to comply with the standards and completes the annual surveillance audits.
Timeline for Completion
The entire process can take anywhere from 2 to 6 months,
depending on various factors, such as:
Licence Means A Licence Granted Under Section 13 Of BIS Act 2016 To Use A Specified Standard Mark In Relation To Any Goods Or Article Which Conforms To A Standard.
Products are brought under compulsory certification by the Central Government as per the provision of BIS Act, 2016 or other Acts. Detail of products which are covered under compulsory BIS certification is available at https://www.bis.gov.in/product-certification/products-under-compulsory-certification/ If your product is in this list, it is compulsory for you to get a BIS licence for it.
Average time taken for grant of licence under option-2 is generally one month and under option-1 four months from the date of receipt of complete application and its recording. It may vary for reasons like delay in response to queries raised, if any; organizing inspection(s); sample deposition, and fee dues, etc.
Conditions of BIS licence to use or apply a Standard Mark are as given in Regulation 6 of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
BIS certification under Scheme-I may be granted initially upto two years which is valid only for the varieties mentioned in the licence. For extension of validity, application with requisite fee and documents under the existing licence is required to be submitted. Licence may be renewed up to five years from the last date of validity of licence.
the process of obtaining certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for compliance with the Indian standards relevant to a specific product or category.
Upon payment, manufacturers receive their ISI Registration License. The initial license is valid for one to two years. It can be renewed for one to five years, but applications should be submitted at least two months before expiration. Applications submitted after expiration may be deferred.
Presence of BIS certification mark, known as Standard Mark, on a product is an assurance of conformity to the specifications. It normally takes 60 working days for complete process. Under Normal Procedure, Auditor arranged to send the sample to testing lab and ISI Mark is issued upon the receipt of valid test report.
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