Introduction – Why a New BIS Standard for Incense Sticks? For decades, the sweet aroma of agarbattis has been synonymous with Indian spirituality. Every morning, millions of households from Kashmir to Kanyakumari light a stick, believing it purifies the air. But for manufacturers and industry insiders, there has been an [...]
Overview of BIS Certification Renewal It is Monday morning. You have a shipment of 5,000 units of LED drivers sitting at Customs in Nhava Sheva. The clearing agent scans your Registration Number (R-Number), and the ICEGATE system flashes a red alert: “STATUS: DEFERRED / INVALID.” Why? Because your BIS license [...]
Introduction India presents a tremendous opportunity for manufacturers and importers; however, access to this opportunity is dependent on compliance. If you intend to sell products such as: heavy machinery, steel, chemicals and electronics in India, you will likely be interacting with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). It is important [...]
Last month, a Bangalore-based electronics importer received a ₹5 lakh penalty notice. The reason? Selling LED bulbs without proper Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) approval. The shipment was seized at customs, the business reputation took a hit, and months of investment disappeared overnight. This isn’t an isolated incident. With India’s [...]
Introduction You have just imported a high-value consignment of LED display screens from Shenzhen to Nhava Sheva port. Your duties are paid, and your logistics are set. But the Customs officer halts the clearance. Why? Your product box carries a “CE” mark, but it is missing the specific R-Number mandated [...]
Introduction Two weeks ago, a manufacturer based in Pune contacted us in a panic. Their shipment of industrial valves worth ₹45 Lakhs was stuck at the Nhava Sheva port. The Customs officer had flagged the consignment for one simple reason: the product packaging lacked the mandatory BIS Standard Mark. This [...]
Introduction You have just manufactured a batch of high-quality LED lights or imported a container of steel valves. You are ready to distribute them across India. But suddenly, your shipment is seized at Customs, or your factory receives a legal notice. Why? Because you missed a small but powerful mark [...]
Introduction When a mid-sized cement grinding unit in Gujarat contacted our team, the owner was unsure why their product couldn’t participate in a government road project despite competitive pricing. The issue wasn’t quality—it was the absence of a BIS Certification for cement manufacturing, specifically the ISI licence under the Bureau [...]
Introduction A cement manufacturer from Rajasthan once contacted us after a major infrastructure contractor rejected an entire shipment due to inconsistent compressive strength. Their internal tests showed borderline results, but BIS surveillance sampling told a different story. The plant did not fully adhere to BIS Standards for Cement—specifically the prescribed [...]
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