Tax & Regulatory Compliance

BIS Registration

BIS registration and product certification support for businesses manufacturing, importing or selling regulated products in India.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is India's national standards body, established under the BIS Act, 2016, to regulate the standardisation, marking and quality certification of goods. Under its Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS), a wide range of electronics and IT products, along with select solar and low-voltage equipment categories, must carry the BIS Standard Mark before they can be manufactured, imported or sold in India — selling without it can mean products held at customs or pulled from the market.

BIS certification is granted only to the manufacturing entity, not to importers or traders directly — so foreign manufacturers typically register through an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR). We assess whether your product falls under a mandatory BIS scheme, coordinate testing with a BIS-recognised laboratory, prepare and file the registration application, and manage renewals and surveillance so your certification and R-number stay valid.

What's Included

  • BIS applicability assessment for your product category
  • ISI mark licence application
  • Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) filing
  • Liaison with BIS-recognised testing laboratories
  • Renewal and surveillance audit support
  • Registration support for foreign manufacturers via an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR)

Who This Is For

  • Manufacturers of BIS-regulated products (electronics, IT goods, toys, cables, steel, etc.)
  • Foreign manufacturers needing an Authorised Indian Representative to register in India
  • E-commerce sellers listing BIS-regulated product categories
  • Businesses renewing an existing BIS licence or R-number

Documents Required

  • Product technical specifications — Datasheets and technical details of the product to be certified
  • Manufacturing facility details — Or details of your Authorised Indian Representative, for foreign manufacturers
  • Existing test reports — Where already available from a BIS-recognised lab

Frequently Asked Questions

Which products require BIS registration?

A wide range of electronics and IT goods, along with select solar and low-voltage switchgear categories, fall under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) as notified by MeitY and other ministries — we assess your specific product against the current applicable list.

Can a foreign manufacturer without an Indian office apply?

Yes. BIS registration is granted only to the manufacturer, so foreign manufacturers apply through an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR), which we can help arrange and manage.

Can an importer or trader hold the BIS registration?

No — BIS issues registration only in the manufacturer's name. Importers and traders can facilitate the process on behalf of their manufacturing unit, or ask the manufacturer to register under its own brand.

How long does BIS registration take?

Timelines vary by product category and testing requirements, largely driven by lab testing turnaround and BIS processing — we give you a specific estimate once we've reviewed your product.

HOW WE WORK

From first call to fully compliant.

01

Free Consultation

We understand your business and goals for India.

02

Documentation

We prepare and review everything needed for filing.

03

Filing & Approvals

We submit to the relevant authority and manage follow-up.

04

Ongoing Support

We stay on for renewals, compliance and next steps.

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