BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) issues certification to products that are manufactured as per Indian Standards. The objective of this body is to ensure the quality of consumer products. BIS issues the certificate after due testing and research on the product material as well as the process used in the manufacturing of such product. For this purpose, BIS establishes or recognizes laboratories across the country.

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Generally, the producers can voluntarily seek BIS ISI certification but the central government notifies a list of items from time to time that need compulsory BIS certification. If the producers are involved in the manufacturing of these items then it becomes compulsory for them to obtain BIS ISI Certification under Standard Mark Scheme and BIS Registration under Compulsory Registration Scheme. The government keeps updating this list and adding new items to it before they are notified for implementation.

What is Compulsory Certification?

Although the manufacturers get BIS Registration and ISI Certification voluntarily, it is made compulsory to register at BIS and get ISI Certification for some important and sensitive products. There are many items on this list that are divided into two parts based on the requirement they need to fulfil. The manufacturers of these products are required to get certificates under one of the two schemes mentioned below-

• ISI Mark Scheme
• Registration Scheme

The products for which the manufacturers need to get ISI certification under the first scheme are provided below in the category-wise organized list. You can go through the list and if it mentions your product then you need to get the ISI Certification under the first scheme. The main objective of making BIS ISI Certification mandatory is to protect the public interest, health, environment, unfair trade practices and national security. You cannot manufacture, store, sell, import, or distribute these notified items without an ISI Mark.

New Additions to Product List for Compulsory Certification

Over one hundred items are set to be added to the mandatory product list starting in May. BIS shared the list in advance for better awareness purposes. These items are from the Department of Heavy Industries, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Steel, and Ministry of Textile. The list of products that will not be allowed for sale, import and distribution without BIS ISI authorization starting from May, June and July relating to various categories is given below-

Department of Heavy Industries

This department deals with heavy industries. These industries are where large and heavy products are manufactured. These products may comprise large machinery, equipment, or components. From this category, the following items will be added to the list of products, for which BIS registration is mandatory-

Department of Chemical and Petrochemical

This department deals with chemicals and petrochemicals. It works on the policy, planning, development and regulation of related Industries. From this category, the following items will be added to the list of products, for which BIS registration is mandatory-

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

This is the nodal ministry of the Government of India. It deals with the matters relating to New and Renewable Energy. It aims to develop and deploy new methods to supplement the energy requirements of the country. From this category, the following items will be added to the list of products, for which BIS registration is mandatory-

Department For Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

The former name of this department is the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion. It promotes the industrial development of the Country by facilitating investment in new and upcoming technology. This helps in accelerating foreign direct investment and supports a balanced development of industries & trade in India. From this category, the following items will be added to the list of products, for which BIS registration is mandatory-

Ministry of Steel

The Ministry of Steel plans and coordinates the growth of the iron and steel industry of the country for both the public and private sectors. It also assists and makes policies for the production, pricing, distribution, import and export of iron, steel, ferroalloys and refractory materials. From this category, the following items will be added to the list of products, for which BIS registration is mandatory-

More Items Are Scheduled For Future

This was the list of items that will compulsorily require the BIS certification within the next three months. The government will keep adding more items to this list every month. In addition to the categories mentioned above, there are also some items relating to the Ministry of Textile which will be added to this list in August and October. It is advisable to look out the BIS portal from time to time for the updated list.

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Conclusion

There are lakhs of companies in India manufacturing various products for crores of people in the country and overseas. It may prove to be a disaster for the consumers if there is a lack of proper regulation of these manufacturers. BIS sets standards for a quality product but the central government makes it mandatory for manufacturers to adhere to these standards. It ensures that the consumers use products that are safe and durable. Not just consumer products but it also regulates the manufacturing of raw materials in the same manner which again ensures the quality of the products that use these ISI-certified raw materials.