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BIS Certification for Foreign Manufacturers
BIS Certification for Foreign Manufacturers
BIS certification is mandatory for many industrial products if they are to be sold on the Indian market – regardless of the manufacturer’s country of origin. For foreign producers, this means that they must also undergo the Indian conformity procedure in order to import and distribute their products in accordance with the law.
Requirements and Special Features for Foreign Manufacturers
Foreign manufacturers can only apply for BIS certification via the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) or the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) – depending on the product category. In both cases, the appointment of an Indian representative, the Authorized Indian Representative (AIR), is mandatory. The AIR acts as the official contact for the Indian Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and assumes responsibility for compliance with legal requirements in the country, among other things.
Important: The application, product tests and factory inspections are carried out in English, but communication with the BIS requires experience with local requirements. In addition, product samples must be tested in India – either in a BIS-approved laboratory or, in the case of FMCS, additionally on site at the factory by an Indian auditor.
Consequences for Exporting to India
Without valid BIS certification, affected products may not be imported or sold at the Indian border. Violations will result in returns, refusal of customs clearance or criminal consequences. For foreign manufacturers, early planning of the certification process is crucial to avoid jeopardizing supply chains and market access.
Other Topics
- BIS Certification for Import in India
- BIS Certification for German Companies (Foreign Manufacturers)
- BIS Certification for Steel Products (Foreign Manufacturers)
- BIS Certification under Scheme X
BIS Certification under Scheme X – General Info
Scheme X as Part of BIS Certification
Scheme X is one of the approval schemes of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) that applies to non-Indian manufacturers under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS ). The regulatory requirements are fully harmonised with the European Machinery Directive (ISO 12100). Various products from mechanical and plant engineering are affected, both at the level of complete machines and the assemblies and components installed in them. The approval requirements apply equally to foreign and Indian manufacturers.
Scheme X Process and Specifics
Scheme X is a classic inspection and licensing procedure in which the BIS conducts an on-site inspection at the manufacturer’s plant before the certificate is issued. This includes the review of the production process, in particular with regard to the quality assurance measures during production, as well as the auditing of the previously communicated information on the product and production site.
The license will only be granted after these steps have been successfully completed. After that, the product may bear the BIS standard mark with the specific license number. Even after the license has been granted, follow-up inspections are possible under Scheme X, in contrast to the long-established ISI approval.
Objective and Scope
Scheme X ensures that products not only comply with the applicable Indian standards once, but that their quality is monitored over the long term. It is typically used for technically more complex or safety-relevant products – i.e. where a purely declaratory approval (such as Scheme II under the CRS) is not sufficient.
Other Topics
- BIS Certification for Import in India
- BIS Certification for Foreign Manufacturers
- BIS Certification for German Companies (Foreign Manufacturers)
- BIS Certification for Steel Products (Foreign Manufacturers)
- BIS Certification for Industrial Machinery
BIS Certification for Steel Products (Foreign Manufacturers)
BIS Certification for Steel Products (Foreign Manufacturers)
Steel products such as reinforcing steel (TMT bars), steel plates, pipes or profiles are subject to BIS certification in India. Foreign manufacturers must also license their products via the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) in accordance with Indian standards (IS codes). The legal basis is the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 (QCO), which was issued by the Indian Ministry of Steel. Implementation and monitoring are carried out by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which in turn reports to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution.
Requirements for Foreign Manufacturers
Clear technical and procedural requirements apply to BIS certification in the steel sector:
- Only the manufacturer himself can obtain the license, but not dealers, exporters or importers.
- Each production facility needs its own license. Separate applications must be submitted for plants at different locations.
- Before submitting an application, the appropriate IS standard must be identified (e.g. IS 1786 forTMT steel, IS 2062 for structural steel).
- The production process must be fully documented – from goods receipt to processing and final packaging.
- If a production step is outsourced, BIS approval is also required for this.
- The manufacturer must have appropriate testing facilities and qualified quality control personnel who meet the requirements of the standard and the Scheme of Inspection and Testing (SIT).
- In addition, the appointment of an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) is mandatory, who acts as the legal contact in India.
Certification Procedure under FMCS
The BIS ISI certification scheme includes an on-site factory inspection and product sample testing in India. A BIS auditor travels to the production site, evaluates manufacturing processes including quality assurance, and collects samples for laboratory analysis. The certificate with a license number is issued only after all assessments are successfully completed. Use of the ISI mark is then permitted. Regular follow-up inspections and re-certifications ensure continued compliance with the standards.
Consequences of Non-Conformities
Without valid BIS certification, affected steel products may not be imported into or sold in India . In the event of violations, there is a risk of rejections at the border, refusal of customs clearance or sanctions under the BIS Act. Since the new QCO came into force, the certification obligation also includes relevant raw materials, not just the finished product.
Other Topics
- BIS Certification for Import in India
- BIS Certification for Foreign Manufacturers
- BIS Certification for German Companies (Foreign Manufacturers)
- BIS Certification under Scheme X
BIS Certification for German Companies (Foreign Manufacturers)
BIS Certification for German Companies (Foreign Manufacturers)
German manufacturers wishing to export products to India must meet the requirements of the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Certification is mandatory for numerous product groups – such as steel, machinery, electrical appliances. The BIS is subordinate to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
Requirements and Legal Context
- The FMCS is managed by the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Department (FMCD) at BIS headquarters in New Delhi.
- German companies can only obtain a license as a manufacturer. Dealers, importers or distributors are not entitled to license.
- Each production facility – also international – requires a separate registration and license.
- For each product, the appropriate Indian Standard (IS code) must be identified, e.g. IS 1786, IS 2062, etc.
- The production process must be clearly documented – from the receipt of the raw material to the packaging. Outsourcing requires explicit approval via SIT (Scheme of Inspection & Testing).
- The manufacturer’s own test facilities and qualified quality control personnel are necessary.
- An Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) resident in India must be appointed – he or she will be responsible for communication and representation vis-à-vis the BIS.
Certification Process (FMCS / Scheme I)
- Prepare technical documents with product description, process diagram and IS specifications
- Submit the application in printed form to the authority on site (Form-I) including technical documents, test reports, operation diagram
- Factory inspection by BIS auditors on site: quality assurance & management, production processes, test results are checked
- Sample selection and collection: Samples are then tested in a BIS-recognized laboratory
- After successful verification: License with ISI standard mark & license number (starts with “CM/L-“) is issued
- Ongoing monitoring: regular inspections, market samples and, if necessary, re-tests; License valid for 1 year, extension possible, but usually no new audit is required.
Machinery and Technical Equipment (Scheme X)
For machinery and technical equipment from with customs tariff classes (HS codes starting with 84/85), the certification obligation according to Scheme X has been in effect since August 2026, also for German manufacturing companies. Under Scheme X, extended requirements apply to product data, technical files (compliance reports), type-approved or CoC certificates – often closely based on European ISO and C standards (e.g. IS 16819)
Consequences of Non-Conformity
Without a valid BIS license, import into India is not permitted. Products can be rejected at the border, confiscated or subject to heavy fines. In addition, there is a risk of criminal consequences in certain areas (e.g. medical devices, industrial plants).
Other Topics
- BIS Certification under Scheme X
- BIS Certification for Import in India
- BIS Certification for Foreign Manufacturers
- BIS Certification for Steel Products (Foreign Manufacturers)
BIS Scheme X – Certification Requirement for Industrial Machinery in India
BIS Scheme X is a certification scheme introduced by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), requiring mandatory BIS certification for various industrial machinery and equipment intended for sale or import into India. Affected categories include pumps, compressors, packaging machines, and electrical systems.
Originally scheduled for August 2025, the deadline has now been officially extended to September 2026. This postponement provides manufacturers with more time to prepare, as many regulatory details remain unclear, including applicable technical standards and testing procedures. These uncertainties have caused delays in certification planning and application submissions.
Manufacturers already targeting the Indian market are particularly affected, as long processing times and a likely expansion of regulated product categories add further complexity. In response, the Indian government announced a comprehensive amendment in June 2025 to address open issues.
Recommendation: Despite the deadline extension, manufacturers are advised to begin the certification process early to avoid import restrictions or economic losses.
If you are interested in understanding what requirements are needed for your product to be imported into India, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or phone (Europe: +49-69-271 37 69 261, US: +1 773 654-2673). If a certification need is discovered we can provide a quotation to make sure that all your certification needs are covered.
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Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
The Department of Telecommunications, abbreviated DoT, is a department of the Ministry of Communications, Government of India.
The telecom services are globally recognized as an important tool for the socio-economic development of a nation, and hence the telecom infrastructure is considered to be a crucial factor in achieving the socio-economic goals in India. Accordingly, the Ministry of Telecommunications has formulated a development policy for the accelerated growth of telecommunications services. The ministry is also responsible for issuing licenses for various telecommunications services such as Unified Access Service, Internet and VSAT service. The department is also responsible for spectrum management in the field of radio communications in close coordination with international bodies. It also enforces the regulatory measures for mobile communications by monitoring the wireless transmission of all users in the country.
The Commission for Digital Communications (formerly Telecommunications Commission)
The Telecommunications Commission was established by the Government of India by the resolution of 11 April 1989 with administrative and financial powers of the Government of India to deal with various aspects of telecommunications. In a resolution of 22 October 2018, the government renamed the “Telecom Commission” to the “Digital Communications Commission”.
The Commission for Digital Communications is responsible for:
- Formulation of the policy of the Ministry of Telecommunications for approval by the government
- Preparation of the budget for the Telecommunications Division for each financial year and its approval by the Government
- Implementation of the government’s policy in all matters relating to telecommunications
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is responsible for regulating pharmaceuticals and medical devices in India to ensure their safety, efficacy and quality. It is also responsible for the CDSCO certification of medical devices.
Reporting to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the CDSCO plays a crucial role in regulating and controlling the manufacture, sale and distribution of medicines and medical devices in India.
Together with state regulators, the CDSCO is responsible for issuing licenses for certain specialized categories of critical drugs, such as blood and blood products, intravenous fluids, vaccines, and serums.
The CDSCO’s main tasks include:
Drug approvals and licensing: The CDSCO reviews applications for approval of new drugs, vaccines and biological products (CDSCO registration). It issues licenses to pharmaceutical manufacturers and ensures that regulatory standards are met.
Supervision of clinical trials: The organization oversees and regulates clinical trials conducted in India to ensure ethical practices and the safety of participants.
Drug standards and quality control: The CDSCO establishes and adheres to standards for drugs, including specifications for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and finished dosage forms. It conducts quality control inspections to verify compliance with these standards.
Medical Device Regulation: CDSCO deals with the regulation of medical devices, including their import, manufacture, and sale. It establishes guidelines for safety and performance standards for medical devices.
Pharmacovigilance: The organization monitors and evaluates the safety of drugs on the market and collects and analyzes information on adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to ensure timely intervention when safety concerns arise.
Export and Import Control: CDSCO regulates the export and import of pharmaceuticals and medical devices and ensures that these products meet the required quality and safety standards.
Licensing of blood banks and serum: The CDSCO is responsible for the approval and regulation of blood banks and sera to ensure the safety of blood and blood products.
Regulatory Compliance: The CDSCO ensures compliance with the Medicines and Cosmetics Act and the regulations that govern the manufacture, sale, and distribution of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics in India.
Overall, the CDSCO plays an important role in protecting public health by regulating the pharmaceutical and medical device industries to ensure the availability of safe, effective, and high-quality healthcare products in the country.
You can find more information on the CDSCO registration website.
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MEITY)
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is part of the Union Government of the Republic of India. It was established on July 19, 2016 from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), an agency of the Government of India, provides guidelines for all government organizations in the public sector. The guidelines are also often adopted by private sector organizations in regulated industries such as financial services and telecommunications.
The main functions and responsibilities of the MeitY include:
Information Technology (IT) Policy: Formulate policies and strategies to promote the growth of the IT industry in India, support e-governance initiatives, and promote the use of information technology in various sectors.
Electronics and Hardware: Promoting the development and growth of the electronics and hardware industry in the country.
Digital India Initiative: Implementation of the Digital India program, which aims to transform India into a digital society and knowledge economy. This includes initiatives in the areas of digital infrastructure, digital education and digital services.
Cybersecurity: Addressing cybersecurity issues and ensuring the security of digital systems and networks.
E-governance: Promote and implement e-governance initiatives to improve government services, transparency and efficiency.
Research and development: promotion of research and development in the fields of electronics, information technology and telecommunications.
International cooperation: Cooperation with international organizations and other countries to promote cooperation in the fields of IT and electronics.
Standardization and Quality: Setting standards for the electronics and IT industries to ensure the quality of products.
Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS)
The Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS) was launched by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in India in October 2022. The system comprises a digital platform introduced by the Government of India to improve transparency and efficiency in the import of paper products.
The PIMS applies to the import of a wide range of paper products covering 201 tariff lines, such as newsprint, handmade paper, coated paper, uncoated paper, litho and offset paper, sanitary paper, toilet paper, cartons, labels, etc.
However, paper products such as currency paper, bank bonds, check paper, security printing paper have been exempted from registration.
PIMS serves as a central database where importers must register and provide key information about their paper shipments prior to arrival at the port of entry. The system allows for real-time monitoring, verification of import data, and prevention of unauthorized imports.
By monitoring and verifying import data, PIMS is designed to promote transparency and reduce the risk of misreporting or fraudulent activity. This ensures fair trade practices and promotes a level playing field for all stakeholders in the paper industry.
The government has introduced PIMS as a digital platform that importers can access at any time. Compliance with the system is mandatory for all paper importers to ensure transparency, data accuracy and adherence to fair trade practices.
Importers who fail to pre-register their information/data on reported items or are found to be entering inaccurate data into the PIMS online module will face penalties, including action under the Foreign Trade Act.
We would be happy to assist you in registering in PIMS. Feel free to contact us.
BIS Standards
Here is a list of the current standards for BIS mandatory products.
For more information regarding the BIS certification, please read our free information booklet “BIS Certification – The Booklet“.
Certification Scheme I (ISI Mark Scheme)
| Product Category | IS No. | Product |
| Seats | IS:15546-2005 | Seats, Seats anchorages and head restraints |
| Cement | IS 12330 | Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement |
| IS 12600 | Low heat Portland Cement | |
| IS 1489 (Part 1) | Portland Pozzolana Cement-Part1 Fly-ash based | |
| IS 1489 (Part 2) | Portland Pozzolana Cement-Part 2 Calcined clay based | |
| IS 269 | Ordinary Portland Cement | |
| IS 3466 | Masonry Cement | |
| IS 455 | Portland Slag Cement | |
| IS 6452 | High Alumina Cement for Structural use | |
| IS 6909 | Super sulphated cement | |
| IS 8041 | Rapid hardening Portland cement | |
| IS 8042 | White Portland Cement | |
| IS 8043 | Hydrophobic Portland Cement | |
| IS 8229 | Oil well Cement | |
| Household Electrical goods | IS 12640 (Part 1) | Residual current operated circuit breakers for house hold and similar uses-Part 1 Circuit breakers without integral overcurrent protection (RCCBs) |
| IS 12640 (Part 2) | Residual current operated circuit breakers for household and similar uses–Part 2 Circuit breakers with integral overcurrent protection(RCVOs) | |
| IS 13010 | AC watt-hour meters, class 0.5, 1 & 2 | |
| IS 13779 | AC static watt-hour meters, class 1 & 2 | |
| IS 14697 | AC static transformer operated watt-hour and VAR-hour meters, class 0.2S & 0.5S | |
| IS 15111 (Part 1 & 2) | Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services – Part 1 : Safety Requirements & Part 2 : Performance Requirements | |
| IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 3) | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Electric iron | |
| IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 201) | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances– Electric immersion water-heaters | |
| IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 202) | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances –Electric stoves | |
| IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 30) | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances-Room heaters | |
| IS 3854 | Switches for domestic and similar purposes | |
| IS 418 | Tungsten filament general service electric lamps (upto100 W ) | |
| IS 694 | PVC insulated cables for working voltages up to and including 1100V | |
| IS 8828 * | Electrical Accessories-Circuit breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar installations | |
| IS 9968 (Part 1) | Elastomer insulated cables (Part.1): For working voltages up to and including1100 V | |
| Batteries | IS 8144 | Multi-Purpose dry batteries |
| Food & Related Products | IS 15757 | Follow–up formula –complimentary foods |
| IS 11536 | Processed cereal based complementary foods | |
| IS 1165 | Milk-powder | |
| IS 1166 | Condensed milk, partly skimmed and skimmed condensed milk | |
| IS 12176 | Sweetened ultra high temperature treated condensed milk | |
| IS 13334 (Part 1) | Skimmed milk-powder, standard grade | |
| IS 13334 (Part 2) | Skimmed milk-powder, extra grade | |
| IS 13428 | Packaged Natural Mineral Water | |
| IS 14433 | Infant milk substitutes | |
| IS 14542 | Partly skimmed milk powder | |
| IS 14543 | Packaged Drinking Water (Other than Packaged Natural Mineral Water) | |
| IS 1656 | Milk-cereal based weaning foods | |
| IS 3470 | Hexane, Food grade | |
| IS 14625 | Plastic Feeding Bottles | |
| IS 5168 | Glass Feeding Bottles | |
| Oil Pressure Stoves | IS 10109 | Oil pressure stove, offset burner type |
| IS 2787 | Multi-burner oil pressure stoves | |
| IS 1342 | Oil pressure stoves | |
| Automobile Accessories | IS 13098 | Automotive vehicles –Tubes for pneumatic tyres |
| IS 15627 | Automotive vehicles– Pneumatic tyres for two and three-wheeled motor vehicles | |
| IS 15633 | Automotive vehicles-Pneumatic tyres for passenger car vehicles– Diagonal and radial ply | |
| IS 15636 | Automotive vehicles- Pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles-Diagonal and radial ply | |
| Cylinder, Valves and Regulation | IS 14899 | Liquefied petroleum gas containers for automotive use |
| IS 15100 | Multifunction valve assembly for permanently fixed liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) containers for automotive use | |
| IS 3196 (Part 4) | Welded low carbon steel cylinders exceeding 5 litre Water capacity for low pressure liquefiable gases Part 4 Cylinders for toxic and corrosive gases | |
| IS 3196 (Part 1) | Welded low carbon steel gas cylinder exceeding 5 litre water capacity for low pressure liquefiable gases Part1 Cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) | |
| IS 3196 (Part 2) | Welded low carbon steel gas cylinder exceeding 5-litre water capacity for low pressure liquefiable gases Part 2 Cylinders for liquefiable gases other than LPG. | |
| IS 3224 | Valve fittings for compressed gas cylinder excluding liquefied petroleum gas cylinders | |
| IS 3745 | Yoke Type Valve Connection for Small Medical Gas Cylinders | |
| IS 7142 | Welded low carbon steel cylinders for low pressure liquefiable gases not exceeding 5 litre water capacity | |
| IS 7285 (Part 1) | Refillable Seamless steel gas cylinders Part1 Normalized steel cylinders | |
| IS 7285 (Part 2) | Refillable Seamless steel gas cylinders Part 2 Quenched and tempered steel cylinders with tensile strength less than 1100 MPa (112 kgf/mm2) | |
| IS 7302 | Valve fittings for gas cylinder valves for use with breathing apparatus | |
| IS 7312 | Welded and seamless steel dissolved acetylene gas cylinders | |
| IS 8737 | Valve fittings for use with liquefied petroleum gas cylinders of more than 5 litre water capacity Part 2 Valve fittings for newly manufactured LPG cylinders | |
| IS 8776 | Valve Fittings for Use with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cylinders up to and Including 5-Litre Water Capacity | |
| IS 9798 | Low pressure regulators for use with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) mixtures | |
| Medical Equipment | IS 3055 (Part 1) | Clinical thermometers :Part1 Solid stem type |
| IS 3055 (Part 2) | Clinical thermometers :Part 2 Enclosed scale type | |
| IS 7620 (Part 1) | Diagnostic Medical X-Ray Equipment | |
| Steel Products | IS 1785 (Part-1) : 1983 | Specification for plain Harddrawn Steel Wire For Prestressed Concrete; Part 1 Cold – Drawn Stress relieved Wire. |
| IS 1785 (Part-2) : 1983 | Plain Hard-drawn Steel Wire for Pre-stressed Concrete; Part 2 as Drawn Wire | |
| IS 6003 : 2010 | Indented Wire for Prestressed Concrete -Specification | |
| IS 6006 : 2014 | Uncoated Stress Relieved Strand For Pre-stressed Concrete – Specification. | |
| IS 13620 : 1993 | Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated Reinforcing Bars – Specification. | |
| IS 14268 : 1995 | Uncoated Stress Relieved Low Relaxation Seven- wire (ply) Strand for Pre-stressed Concrete – Specification. | |
| IS 277 : 2018 | Galvanized Steel Sheets (Plain and Corrugated) – Specification. | |
| IS 2002 : 2009 | Steel plates for pressure vessels for intermediate and high temperature service including boilers. | |
| IS 2041 : 2009 | Steel Plates for Pressure Vessels Used at Moderate and Low Temperature –Specification. | |
| IS 2830 : 2012 | Carbon steel cast billet ingots, billets, blooms and slabs for re-rolling into steel for general structural purposes – Specification. | |
| IS 1786 : 2008 | High strength deformed steel bars and wires for concrete reinforcement- Specification except for High strength deformed steel bars and wires of sizes less than 8 mm.. | |
| IS 648 : 2006 | Cold rolled non-oriented electrical steel sheet and strip – Fully processed type- Specification. | |
| IS 3024 : 2015 | Grain Oriented Electrical Steel Sheet and Strip | |
| IS 15391 : 2003 | Cold Rolled Non-Oriented Electrical Steel Sheet and Strip – Semi-Processed Type- Specification. | |
| IS 1875 : 1992 | Carbon steel billets, blooms, slabs and bars for forgings. | |
| IS 3502 : 2009 | Steel Chequered Plates. | |
| IS 2062 : 2011 | Hot rolled medium high tensile structural steel except for bars and rods of diameter or thickness less than 6 mm and structural below 50 mm x 50 mm x 6 mm | |
| IS 432 : Part 1 : 1982 | Mild Steel andMedium Tensile Steel Bars and Hard–Drawn Steel Wire for Concrete Reinforcement: Part 1 Mild steel and medium tensile steel bars. | |
| IS 432 : Part 2 : 1982 | Mild steel and Medium Tensile steel bars and Hard–Drawn Steel Wire for Concrete Reinforcement: Part 2 Hard-Drawn Steel Wire. | |
| IS 513 (Part 1) : 2016 | Cold reduced carbon steel sheets and strip Part 1 Cold Forming and Drawing Purpose (Sixth Revision). | |
| IS 513 (Part 2) : 2016 | Cold reduced low carbon steel sheets and strip Part 2 High Tensile and Multi-phase Steel (Sixth Revision). | |
| IS 1079 : 2017 | Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Sheet, Plate and Strip. | |
| IS 2879 : 1998 | Mild steel for metal arc welding electrodes. | |
| IS 5872 : 1990 | Cold Rolled Steel Strips (Box Strappings). | |
| IS 5986 : 2017 | Hot Rolled Steel Sheet, Plate and Strip for Forming and Flanging purposes. | |
| IS 6240 : 2008 | Hot Rolled Steel Plate (up to 6 mm) Sheet and Strip for the Manufacture of Low Pressure Liquefiable Gas Cylinders | |
| IS 7283 : 1992 | Hot Rolled bars for production of bright bars and machined parts for engineering applications. | |
| IS 7887 : 1992 | Mild steel wire rods for general engineering purposes. | |
| IS 10748: 2004 | Hot Rolled Steel Strip for Welded Tubes and Pipes. | |
| IS 11513 : 2017 | Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Strip For Cold Rolling Purposes. | |
| IS 15647 : 2006 | Hot rolled steel narrow width strip for welded tubes and pipes. | |
| IS 7904 : 2018 | High carbon steel wire rods- Specification | |
| IS 14246 : 2013 | Continuously pre-painted galvanized steel sheets and coils | |
| IS 15965 : 2012 | Pre–painted aluminium zinc alloy metallic coated steel strip and sheet (plain). | |
| IS 280:2006 | Mild steel wire for General Engineering purposes. | |
| IS 1835 : 1976 | Round Steel wire for ropes | |
| IS 3975: 1999 | Low Carbon Galvanized steel wires formed wires and Tapes for armouring of Cables | |
| IS 4368:1967 | Alloy Steel billets, blooms and slabs for forging for general engineering purposes. | |
| IS 4454 (Part 1) : 2001 | Steel wire for mechanical springs Part-1 cold drawn unalloyed steel wire. | |
| IS 4454 (Part 2): 2001 | Steel wire for mechanical springs Part-2 oil hardened and tempered steel wire. | |
| IS 4824:2006 | Bead Wires for Tyres | |
| IS 11169 (Part 1): 1984 | Steels for Cold Heading/Cold extrusion application Part-1 Wrought carbon and low alloy steels | |
| IS 11587:1986 | Structural Weather resistant steel. | |
| IS 15103: 2002 | Fire resistant Steel- Specification | |
| IS 15914:2011 | High Tensile Strength Flat Rolled Steel Plate (Up to 6 mm), Sheet and Strip for the Manufacture of Welded Gas Cylinder. | |
| IS 15961:2012 | Hot Dip aluminium- Zinc alloy metallic coated steel strip and sheet (Plain) | |
| IS 15962:2012 | Structural Steel for Building for Structures with improved seismic Resistance | |
| IS 6527:1995 | Stainless Steel wire Rod | |
| IS 6528:1995 | Stainless Steel Wires | |
| IS 6603:2001 | Stainless Steel Bars and Flats | |
| IS 5522:2014 | Stainless Steel sheets and strips for utensils- Specification | |
| IS 6911:2017 | Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip- Specification | |
| IS 15997:2012 | Low Nickel Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip For Utensils and Kitchen Applications- Specification | |
| IS 1110 : 1990 | Ferrosilicon – Specification | |
| IS 4409 : 1973 | Specification for Ferronickel | |
| IS 1029 : 1970 | Specification for Hot rolled steel strip (bailing) | |
| IS 2385 : 1977 | Specification for Hot-rolled mild steel sheet and strip in coil form for cold-reduced tinplate and cold-reduced black plate | |
| IS 3039 : 1988 | Specification for Structural steel for construction of hulls of ships | |
| IS 9550 : 2001 | Bright steel bars – v Specification | |
| IS 3748 : 1990 | Tool and die steels – Specification | |
| IS 5517 : 1993 | Steel for hardening and tempering – Specification | |
| IS 7291 : 1981 | Specification for High speed tool steels | |
| IS 7494 : 1981 | Specification for Steel for valves for internal combustion engines | |
| IS 12146 : 1987 | Specification for Carbon manganese steel forgings for pressure vessels | |
| IS 16585 : 2016 | Magnetic materials – specification for individual material – Fe based amorphous strip delivered in the semi-processed state. | |
| IS 2831 : 2012 | Carbon steel cast billet ingots, billets, blooms and slabs for re-rolling into structural steel (ordinary quality) – Specification. | |
| Stampings/laminations/cores of transformers (with or without winding) | ||
| IS 8329 : 2000 | Centrifugally cast (spun) ductile iron pressure pipes for water, gas and sewage | |
| IS 9523:2000 | Ductile iron fittings for pressure pipes for water, gas and sewage | |
| IS 1161:2014 | Steel tubes for structural purposes | |
| IS 1239 (Part 1):2014 | Steel Tubes, Tubulars and Other Wrought Steel Fittings – Part 1 : Steel Tubes | |
| IS 4270:2001 | Steel tubes used for water-wells (upto 200 mm dia) | |
| Electrical Transformers | IS 1180 (Part 1) | Out door type Oil immersed Distribution Transformers upto and including 2500 kVA, 33 KV-specification Part 1 Mineral oil immersed |
| Electrical Motors | IS 12615 | Energy Efficient Induction Motors-Three Phase Squirrel Cage |
| Capacitors | IS 2993 | A.C. motor capacitors |
| IS 13340 | Power Capacitors of Self-healing Type for AC Power Systems having Rated Voltage up to 650V | |
| IS 13585 Part 1 | Shunt Power Capacitors of the Non-Self-Healing Type for AC System having a Rated Voltage up to and Including 1000V Part-1 General Performance, Testing amd Rating Safety Requirements Guide for Installation and Operation | |
| Chemicals & Fertilizers | IS 252:2013 | Caustic Soda -Specification |
| IS 10116 : 2015 | Boric Acid – Specification | |
| IS 15573 | Poly Aluminium Chloride | |
| IS 695 | Acetic Acid | |
| IS 2833 | Aniline | |
| IS 517 | Methanol | |
| Kitchen Appliances | IS 302 (Part 2/ Section 14) | Hand-held Blender |
| IS 4250 | Domestic Electric Food Mixer (Liquidizers and Grinders) and Centrifugal Juicer | |
| Domestic Water Heaters for use with LPG | IS 15558 | Instantaneous Domestic Water Heater for use with Liquefied Petroleum Gas |
| Air Conditioner and its related Parts, Hermetic Compressor and Temperature Sensing Controls | IS 1391 (Part-1): 2017 | Room Air Conditioners- Specification Part 1 Unitary Air Conditioners |
| IS 1391 (Part-2): 2018 | Room Air Conditioners- Specification Part 2 Split Air Conditioners | |
| IS 8148:2018 | Ducted and Package Air Conditioners | |
| IS 11329:2018 | Finned type Heat Exchanger for Room Air Conditioner | |
| IS 10617:2018 | Hermetic compressor , Hermetic Compressors-Specification | |
| IS/IEC 60730 (Part 2) Section 9: 2011 | Automatic Electrical Controls for Household and Similar Use Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 9 Temperature Sensing Controls | |
| Plugs and Socket-Outlets and Alternating Current Direct Connected Static Prepayment Meters for Active Energy | IS 1293 : 2005 | Plugs and socket-outlets of Rated Voltage up to and including 250 Volts and Rated current up to and including 16 amperes |
| IS 15884:2010 | Alternating Current Direct Connected Static Prepayment Meters for Active Energy (Class1 and 2) | |
| Domestic Gas Stoves for use with Liquefied Petroleum Gases | IS 4246: 2002 | Domestic Gas Stoves for use with Liquefied Petroleum Gases |
| Transparent Float Glass | IS 14900: 2018 | Transparent Float Glass |
| Domestic Pressure Cooker | IS 2347:2017 | Domestic Pressure Cooker |
| Cables | IS 1554(Part 1) : 1988 | Specification for PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables Part 1 For Working Voltages up to and Including 1100 V |
| IS 1554(Part 2) : 1988 | Specification for PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables Part 2 For Working Voltages from 3.3 kV up to and Including 11 kV | |
| IS 7098 (Part 1) : 1988 | Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene Insulated PVC Sheathed Cables Part 1 for working voltages up to and including 1100 V | |
| IS 7098 (Part 2) : 2011 | Crosslinked polyethylene insulated Thermoplastics sheathed cables – Specification Part 2 for working voltages from 3.3 kV up to and including 33 kV | |
| IS 7098 (Part 3) : 1993 | Cross-Linked Polyethylene Insulated Thermoplastics Sheathed Cables Part 3 For Working Voltages from 66 kV Up to and Including 220 kV | |
| IS 14255 : 1995 | Aerial Bunched Cables – For Working Voltages Up to and Including 1100 Volts – Specification | |
| IS 9968 (Part 2) : 2002 | Specification for Elastomer Insulated Cables Part 2 For Working Voltages form 3.3 kV Up to and Including 33 kV | |
| IS 8784 : 1987 | Specification for Thermocouple Compensating Cables | |
| IS 9857 : 1990 | Welding Cables – Specification | |
| IS 14494 : 2019 | Elastomer Insulated Flexible Cables for Use in Mines – Specification | |
| IS 2593 : 1984 | Specification for Flexible Cables for Miner’s Cap-Lamps | |
| IS 5950 : 1984 | Specification for Shot Firing Cables (for use other than in shafts) | |
| IS 17048 : 2018 | Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) Cables for Working Voltages Up to and Including 1100 V – Specification |
Certification Scheme II (Registration Scheme)
| Product Category | Product Sub-Category | IS No. | Title |
| Electronics and IT Goods | Electronic Games (Video) | IS 616 | Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus – Safety Requirements |
| Laptop/Notebook/Tablets | IS 13252 (Part 1) | Information Technology Equipment – Safety – General Requirements | |
| Plasma/ LCD/LED Televisions of screen size 32″ & above | IS 616 | Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus – Safety Requirements | |
| Optical Disc Players with built in amplifiers of input power 200W and above | IS 616 | Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus – Safety Requirements | |
| Microwave Ovens | IS 302-2-25 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 Particular requirements: Section 25 Microwave ovens | |
| Visual Display Units, Video Monitors of screen size 32″ & above | IS 13252 (Part 1) | Information Technology Equipment – Safety – General Requirements | |
| Printers, Plotters | IS 13252 (Part 1) | Information Technology Equipment – Safety – General Requirements | |
| Scanners | IS 13252 (Part 1) | Information Technology Equipment – Safety – General Requirements | |
| Wireless Keyboards | IS 13252 (Part 1) | Information Technology Equipment – Safety – General Requirements | |
| Telephone Answering Machines | IS 13252 (Part 1) | Information Technology Equipment – Safety – General Requirements | |
| Amplifiers with input power 2000W and above | IS 616 | Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus – Safety Requirements | |
| Electronic Musical Systems with input power 200W and above | IS 616 | Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus – Safety Requirements | |
| Electronic Clocks with Mains Powers | IS 302-2:26 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 Particular requirements: Section 26 Clocks | |
| Set Top Box | IS 13252 (Part 1) | Information Technology Equipment – Safety – General Requirements | |
| Automatic Data Processing Machine | IS 13252 (Part 1) | Information Technology Equipment – Safety – General Requirements | |
| Power Adaptors for IT Equipments | IS 13252 (Part 1) | Information Technology Equipment- Safety General Requirements | |
| Power Adaptors for Audio, Video & Similar Electronic Apparatus | IS 616 | Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus-Safety Requirements | |
| UPS/Invertors of rating≤5kVA | IS 16242 (Part 1) | General and Safety Requirements for UPS | |
| DC or AC Supplied Electronic Control gear for LED Modules | IS 15885 (Part 2/Sec 13) | Safety of Lamp Control gear Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 13 d.c. or a.c. Supplied Electronic Control gear for LED Modules | |
| Sealed Secondary Cells/Batteries containing Alkaline or other non-acid Electrolytes for use in portable applications | IS 16046 | Secondary Cells and Batteries containing Alkaline or other non-acid Electrolytes-Safety Requirements for Portable sealed secondary cells, and for Batteries made from them for use in portable applications | |
| Self-Ballasted LED Lamps for General Lighting Services | IS 16102(Part 1) | Self-Ballasted LED Lamps for General Lighting Services Part 1 Safety Requirements | |
| Fixed General Purpose LED Luminaries | 10322 (Part 5/Sec 1) | Luminaries Part 5 Particular Requirements Sec 1 Fixed General purpose luminaries | |
| Mobile Phones | IS 13252 (Part 1) | Information Technology Equipment-Safety-General Requirements | |
| Cash Registers | IS 13252 (Part 1) | Information Technology Equipment-Safety-General Requirements | |
| Point of Sale Terminals | IS 13252 (Part 1) | Information Technology Equipment-Safety-General Requirements | |
| Copying Machines/Duplicators | IS 13252 (Part 1) | Information Technology Equipment-Safety-General Requirements | |
| Smart Card Readers | IS 13252 (Part 1) | Information Technology Equipment-Safety-General Requirements | |
| Mail Processing Machines/Postage Machines/Franking Machines | IS 13252 (Part 1) | Information Technology Equipment-Safety-General Requirements | |
| Passport Reader | IS 13252 (Part 1) | Information Technology Equipment-Safety-General Requirements | |
| Power Banks for use in portable applications | IS 13252 (Part 1) | Information Technology Equipment-Safety-General Requirements | |
| Mobile Phones | IS 16333 (Part-3) | Mobile Phone Handsets Part 3 Indian Language Support for Mobile Phone Handsets – Specific Requirements | |
| Recessed LED Luminaries | IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 2): 2012 | Luminaires Part 5: Particular Requirements Section 2 Recessed Luminaires | |
| LED Luminaires for Road and Street lighting | IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 3): 2012 | Luminaires – Part 5: Particular Requirements Section 3 Luminaires for Road and Street Lighting | |
| LED Flood Lights | IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 5): 2013 | Luminaires – Part 5: Particular Requirements Section 5 Flood Lights | |
| LED Hand lamps | IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 6): 2013 | Luminaires – Part 5: Particular Requirements Section 6 Hamp Lamps | |
| LED Lighting Chains | IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 7): 2013 | Luminaires – Part 5: Particular Requirements Section 7 Lighting Chains | |
| LED Luminaires for Emergency Lighting | IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 8): 2013 | Luminaires – Part 5: Particular Requirements Section 8 Luminaires for Emergency Lighting | |
| UPS/Inverters of rating ≤ 10kVA | IS 16242 (Part 1):2014 | General and Safety Requirements for UPS | |
| Plasma/ LCD/LED Television of screen size up-to 32” | IS 616:2010 | Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus – Safety Requirements | |
| Visual Display Units, Video Monitors of screen size up-to 32” | IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 | Information Technology Equipment –Safety General Requirements | |
| CCTV Cameras/CCTV Recorders | IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 | Information Technology Equipment –Safety General Requirements | |
| Adapters for household and similar electrical appliances | IS 302 (Part 1): 2008 | Safety of Household and similar electrical appliances Part 1 General requirements | |
| USB driven Barcode readers, barcode scanners, Iris scanners, Optical fingerprint scanners | IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 | Information Technology Equipment –Safety General Requirements | |
| Smart watches | IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 | Information Technology Equipment –Safety General Requirements | |
| Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components | Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) modules (Si wafer based) | IS 14286 IS/IEC 61730 -1 IS/IEC 61730 -2 | Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) modules – Design Qualification And Type Approval |
| Thin-Film Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) Modules (a-Si, CiGs and CdTe) | IS 16077 IS/IEC 61730 -1 IS/IEC 61730 -2 | Thin-Film Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) Modules – Design Qualification and Type Approval | |
| Power converters for use in photovoltaic power system | IS 16221 (Part 2) | Safety of Power Converters for Use in Photovoltaic Power Systems Part 2-Particular Requirements for Inverters | |
| Utility –Interconnected Photovoltaic inverters | IS 16169 | Test Procedure of Islanding Prevention Measures for Utility-Interconnected Photovoltaic Inverters | |
| Storage battery | IS 16270 | Secondary Cells and Batteries for Solar Photovoltaic Application General-Requirements and Methods of Test |
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