BIS ISI License for Indian Manufacturers: A Practical Guide to Certification
For an Indian manufacturer, product quality is not only about using good raw materials or maintaining a reliable production line. In many industries, manufacturers also need to meet specific Indian Standards before their products can be sold in the market. This is where the BIS ISI license becomes important. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) operates the product certification system in India. Under Scheme-I, manufacturers whose products meet the applicable Indian Standard can obtain a licence to use the ISI Standard Mark. For certain products, this certification is voluntary, while for products covered by government-issued Quality Control Orders (QCOs), compliance is mandatory. What Is a BIS ISI License? A BIS ISI license allows a manufacturer to use the ISI Standard Mark on products that conform to the relevant Indian Standard. The licence is connected to the manufacturing premises, production arrangements, quality controls and testing facilities used for the certified product. Th...