ISI Certification Services

Comprehensive Bureau of Indian Standards Approval Process

What is BIS Approval?

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), abbreviated as BIS, is the regulatory body under the Department of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Foods and Public Distribution, governed by the Government of India. BIS grants licenses to products conforming to requirements specified under Indian Standard Specifications.

It ensures the quality conformance of products through specific categories mentioned as Indian Standard (IS Numbers). BIS Certification allows products to use the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark) as per specific Indian Standards.

BIS Certification under ISI Procedure is covered under Scheme-I of Schedule-IV of Bureau of Indian Standards

BIS certification ensures product quality and safety, providing manufacturers with a competitive edge in the market.

Domestic Manufacturer Certification Procedure

For the Domestic Manufacturing, the process is categorized under two options viz Option 1 (previously called as NormalProcedure) and Option 2 (previously called as Simplified Procedure).

Process for Fresh Application

Process for Renewal of License

Process for the Inclusion of New Variety(ies)

Fresh Application(Grant of License)

  1. Preparation of documentation as per BIS norms
  2. Arrangement of requisite areas per BIS guidelines
  3. Procurement of In-House Testing Laboratory
  4. Submission of application through Online Portal
  5. Nomination of Dealing Officer from nearest BIS Branch Office
  6. Scrutiny by Dealing Officer (Desk Evaluation)
  7. Communication of queries to applicant
  8. Resolution of queries through BIS Portal
  9. Nomination of Inspection Officer
  10. Preliminary Inspection to verify application details
  11. Sealing of Samples for BIS-approved laboratory testing
  12. Completion of Test and Submission of Test Report
  13. Grant of License upon compliance with Indian Standard parameters

  1. Preparation of documentation as per BIS norms
  2. Arrangement of requisite areas per BIS guidelines
  3. Procurement of In-House Testing Laboratory
  4. Submission of Samples directly to BIS-approved laboratory
  5. Receipt of Test Report via BIS Portal
  6. Submission of application through Online Portal
  7. Nomination of Dealing Officer from nearest BIS Branch Office
  8. Scrutiny by Dealing Officer (Desk Evaluation)
  9. Communication of queries to applicant
  10. Resolution of queries through BIS Portal
  11. Nomination of Inspection Officer
  12. Preliminary Inspection to verify application details
  13. Sealing of Samples for BIS-approved laboratory testing
  14. Grant of License based on Initial Testing
  15. Completion of Parallel Test by Third-Party Laboratory

  1. Visit www.manakonline.in
  2. Create the Login Credentials at ManakOnline Portal.
  3. Login to ManakOnline Portal by Username and Password
  4. Submit the details required over the portal
  5. Pay the requisite Fee to BIS
  6. Wait for the Communication from BIS towards the visit
  7. Preliminary Inspection is conducted by BIS Official
  8. Grant of License, on the successful verification of all the details

  1. Company Establishment Legal Documents (such as Certificate of Incorporation, GST, Udyam Aadhaar, Factory License etc.)
  2. Authorised Signatory details such as PAN Card, Contact number, Mail ID, Designation etc.
  3. Location of the factory from the nearest Railway Station (Google Coordinates preferred)
  4. Layout Plan of the Factory highlighting major areas such as Office Area, Production Area, Storage Area for Raw Materials and Finished Goods, In-House Testing Laboratory Area etc.
  5. List of complete manufacturing Machinery
  6. List of Raw Material with Supplier’s Information and Test Certificates
  7. Complete In-House Test Equipment details with Calibration Certificates
  8. Complete Manufacturing Process Flow Description
  9. Quality Control Personnel Details such as Appointment Letter, Qualification Certificate, ID Proof, Passport Sized Photograph, Experience (in Years) in the applicant’s Firm
  10. In-House Test Report for the Product as per the Indian Standard Specification
  11. Undertakings and Declarations, if any

Renewal of License

  1. Submission of the Documents required over BIS Portal
  2. Submission of Production Data for the Operative Period
  3. Submission of the Consignee Details for the operative Period
  4. Upload the CA Authenticated Data
  5. Pay the Requisite Fee
  6. Grant of Renewal for the Subsequent Year

  1. Login to ManakOnline Portal
  2. Submit the Requisite Documents
  3. Submit the Fee as per the Production Data
  4. Grant of Renewal of License for the Subsequent Year

  1. Production Data for the Operative Year
  2. Consignee Details for the Operative Year
  3. CA Authenticated Data for the Covered period of Production

Inclusion of New Variety(ies)

  1. Submission of Sample in BIS approved Laboratory for the variety sought under the Inclusion
  2. Receipt of the Test Report from the BIS approved laboratory
  3. Submission of the Requisite Documents over the Portal
  4. Pay the Requisite Fee
  5. Scrutiny by BIS Official over the applied variety
  6. Grant of Inclusion on the successful verification of the documents

  1. Login to ManakOnline Portal
  2. Submit the Requisite Documents
  3. Submit the Fee as per the New Variety
  4. Grant of the Inclusion of New Variety covered under the Existing Scope of License

  1. BIS approved laboratory Test Report
  2. Updated In-House Test Report
  3. Application for Inclusion
  4. Details of the variety applied
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