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The ISI Mark — standing for Indian Standards Institute — is India's most recognised quality mark for manufactured goods. Administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the BIS Act 2016, ISI certification tells buyers that a product has been manufactured and tested against a specific Indian Standard (IS). It is not voluntary for the products covered under Quality Control Orders (QCOs). If your product falls under a mandatory category, you cannot legally manufacture or sell it in India without the ISI licence.
Product categories under mandatory ISI certification as per Bureau of Indian Standards · Updated 2026
ISI certification is required for any manufacturer, importer, or brand owner whose product falls under a category notified under a Quality Control Order (QCO) issued by the Government of India. Here is a practical breakdown:
The ISI Mark is a registered trademark of the Bureau of Indian Standards. It appears as the letters 'ISI' enclosed within a diamond shape, accompanied by the applicable IS number and the BIS licence number. Each ISI Mark on a product must be:
The ISI certification process under BIS Scheme I involves the following structured steps. The typical timeline for domestic manufacturers ranges from 45 to 90 days depending on product complexity and factory readiness.
Having all documents ready before applying significantly reduces back-and-forth with BIS and speeds up grant of licence. Below is the standard document checklist:
BIS ISI certification involves two main fee components: an application/grant fee and an annual licence fee based on turnover. Fees vary by product category. Below are approximate indicative ranges; actual fees should be confirmed from the BIS official fee schedule.
A BIS ISI Certification licence issued under Scheme-I is generally valid for one year from the date of grant and must be renewed periodically to maintain compliance. Manufacturers are required to continue meeting the applicable Indian Standard (IS), pay marking fees, and comply with BIS surveillance requirements. Timely renewal helps avoid interruptions in production, sales, and use of the ISI Mark.
Manufacturing or selling a product that is notified under a QCO without a valid ISI licence is a criminal offence under the BIS Act 2016. The consequences are serious:
Getting a BIS ISI licence involves regulatory paperwork, factory readiness, laboratory coordination, and BIS correspondence — all at the same time. For most manufacturers, especially first-time applicants or those expanding product lines, this is where delays and rejections happen.
Silvereye Certifications has worked with manufacturers across cement, electrical, steel, automotive, and LPG categories to successfully obtain ISI licences. Our team brings direct experience of BIS audit processes, IS standard requirements, and regional office procedures.
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