Does my product need BIS certification?
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How it works: type a product (for example "toys" or "LED lamp") or an HS code below. Each result shows the Quality Control Order, the BIS scheme, the official BIS fees and the typical time, with a link to the official source. Not in our list? That does not mean BIS is not needed: send it to us and we'll check it free.
Reviewed by Prashant Dwivedi, Co-Founder, iKargos · Last reviewed
How BIS certification works for importers
A product needs BIS certification only when a government Quality Control Order (QCO) makes it compulsory. Customs will not clear covered goods without the BIS mark or registration. Which certificate you need depends on the product and where it is made:
- CRS registration for listed electronics and IT products. You test at a BIS-recognised lab; there is no factory visit.
- ISI mark for products like toys and footwear. BIS tests samples and inspects the factory.
- FMCS when that factory is outside India. You also need an Authorised Indian Representative.
Which BIS scheme do I need?
| Compare | CRS registration | ISI mark (domestic) | ISI mark, FMCS (foreign) | Scheme X | Hallmarking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For | Electronics & IT products on the CRS list | Indian factories making ISI-listed products | Overseas factories making ISI-listed products | Low-voltage switchgear (e.g. AC circuit breakers) | Jewellers selling gold jewellery |
| BIS scheme | Scheme-II (registration) | Scheme-I (licence) | Scheme-I (licence) | Scheme-X | Hallmarking regulations |
| Testing | BIS-recognised lab test report | Sample testing + factory inspection | Sample testing + inspection at the foreign factory | As per order | Each article at an assaying & hallmarking centre |
| Factory visit | No: lab test report + self-declaration | Yes | Yes, at the overseas site | Yes | No |
| BIS fee basics | ₹1,000 application + ₹1,000 annual + ₹25,000 processing every year (1 report incl.; 80/50/20% MSME concession to 31 May 2029), plus GST (from 25 Feb 2026) | ₹1,000 annual licence fee + product marking fee | Same licence basis + inspection travel costs + mandatory performance bank guarantee | As per BIS fee schedule | Free registration |
| Typical time | Around 6 weeks from sample submission (iKargos experience) | Up to 120 days (normal) / ~30 days (simplified route) | Typically 7–8 months (iKargos experience) | Ask us | Registration granted online |
| Mark | Standard Mark with registration number | ISI mark | ISI mark | BIS Standard Mark | BIS mark + purity + 6-digit HUID |
Toys and footwear are under ISI (Scheme-I) Quality Control Orders. Since 25 June 2026, a DPIIT-permitted Scheme-II route is also available for them (S.O. 3417(E)). Fees exclude GST and lab charges. Sources: BIS, crsbis.in, MHI.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my product needs BIS certification?
What is the difference between CRS and the ISI mark?
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Is Scheme X still mandatory?
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