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ISO certification and BIS product licensing

ISO certification demonstrates your management systems meet international standards; BIS certification is mandatory for a growing list of products sold in India. We manage documentation and liaison with certifying bodies for both.

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OVERVIEW

ISO & BIS Certification

ISO certification (9001 for quality management, 14001 for environmental management, 27001 for information security, among others) is voluntary but increasingly expected by enterprise customers, tenders and export buyers as proof your processes meet an international benchmark.

BIS certification is different — for a defined list of products under the Bureau of Indian Standards' mandatory certification scheme, the ISI mark is a legal requirement to manufacture or import, not just a competitive advantage.

We prepare the documentation, coordinate with accredited certification bodies and BIS laboratories, and manage the audit and inspection process on your behalf, whichever certification you need.

PROCESS

What to expect, step by step

Gap assessment

We assess your current processes or product against the applicable ISO standard or Indian Standard (IS) specification.

Documentation

Quality manuals, SOPs and records prepared or adjusted to meet the certifying body's or BIS's documentation requirements.

Application & audit/testing

For ISO: application to a certification body and the certification audit. For BIS: product testing at a BIS-recognised laboratory.

Corrective action

Where the audit or test raises non-conformities, we help you close them out before the certifying body issues certification.

Certificate & renewal tracking

Certificate issued (ISO certificates typically valid 3 years with annual surveillance; BIS licences require periodic renewal), and we track the renewal calendar.

Documents & information we'll need

Company registration documents and details of the site(s) to be certified.
Existing process documentation, SOPs or quality manual, if any.
For BIS: product technical specifications, manufacturing process details and sample units for testing.
Details of the specific ISO standard or Indian Standard (IS number) you're certifying against.

FAQ

ISO & BIS Certification — common questions

Is BIS certification mandatory for my product?+

It's mandatory for products on BIS's notified list under the Compulsory Registration Scheme or ISI mark scheme — electronics, toys, certain food products and more; we can check whether your product falls under a notified category.

How long does ISO certification take?+

Typically 6–10 weeks from documentation to certificate, depending on how ready your existing processes are for audit.

Does ISO certification need to be renewed?+

Yes — certificates are generally valid for 3 years with annual surveillance audits, and full recertification at the end of the cycle.

Can a foreign manufacturer get BIS certification to export to India?+

Yes, foreign manufacturers can apply for a BIS licence for products they export to India, though the process and documentation differ slightly from domestic applicants.

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