Overview of BIS / ISI Certification (CRS Registration)
BIS certification, shown by the ISI mark, is mandatory for a large list of products sold in India, from electrical goods and electronics to steel, cement and packaged drinking water. The CRS route covers IT and electronic products under the Compulsory Registration Scheme.
Key Benefits for Your Business
- Legal compliance for notified product categories
- Mandatory for market and e-commerce listing
- Product testing at BIS-recognised laboratories
- Factory inspection readiness and documentation
- Improves buyer confidence in product quality
Industries We Support
electrical and electronic goods, wires and cables, IT hardware, steel, cement, footwear, packaged water and toys and more. Our team will tailor the documentation to your operations.
Documents You Will Need
- Company registration, GST and factory licence
- Product technical details and drawings
- Test reports from BIS approved laboratories
- Manufacturing process and quality control plan
- Trademark or brand documents where applicable
How the Certification Works with SR Certifications
- đ Free Gap AnalysisOur auditors review your current processes and identify what is needed to meet the standard.
- đ Documentation & ImplementationPolicies, manuals, SOPs and formats are prepared and implemented with your team.
- đ Awareness TrainingManagement and staff training builds understanding of the new system and their roles.
- â Internal Audit & Corrective ActionA practice audit is conducted and findings are closed before the certification audit.
- đ Certification Audit & CertificateThe accredited registrar audits your site and the certificate is issued and validated.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is BIS ISI certification mandatory?
For products listed in the BIS mandatory certification schedule, which includes many electrical, electronic, building material and consumer items.
What is the difference between ISI licence and CRS registration?
The ISI licence follows the product certification scheme with factory inspection, while CRS registration applies to notified electronics based on testing and registration.
How long does BIS certification take?
Depending on the scheme and product, the process takes about one to three months after testing and documentation are complete.
