BIS Certification for Toys (ISI Mark under the Toys QCO 2020)
Toys made or imported for sale in India must carry the ISI mark under a BIS licence. Here are the standards, who is exempt, what BIS charges and how long it takes.
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Toys sold or imported in India need the ISI mark. The Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020 (S.O. 853(E), 25 Feb 2020) has been in force since 1 January 2021. Toys must meet IS 9873 (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 9) or, for electric toys, IS 15644:2006, under a BIS licence (Scheme-I). It applies to Indian and foreign manufacturers alike.
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Which toys are covered, and which standards apply
| Toy type | Standard |
|---|---|
| Non-electric toys (rattles, dolls, puzzles, etc.) | IS 9873 Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9 |
| Electric toys (at least one function depends on electricity) | IS 15644:2006 |
Who is exempt
- Toys made and sold by artisans registered with the Government for handicrafts.
- Registered proprietors and authorised users of Geographical Indications (GI) for those goods.
(Second Amendment, December 2020.)
BIS fees for toys (ISI licence)
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual licence fee | ₹1,000 a year, paid in advance |
| Marking fee | Product-specific: see the BIS product certification fee page |
| Inspection and testing | Charged separately (factory visit + sample testing) |
| Late annual fee | Licence suspended 90 days; ₹5,000 late fee to revive it, otherwise cancelled |
Fees exclude GST. Foreign toy factories apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS). They need an Authorised Indian Representative and a mandatory performance bank guarantee, and BIS inspects the overseas factory. Compare BIS fees across schemes →
How long it takes
- Indian factories: BIS's own guideline is up to 120 days under the normal procedure. Under the simplified procedure (test report submitted with the application) it can take about 30 days if the factory visit and samples pass first time.
- Foreign factories (FMCS): typically 7–8 months, in our experience.
- Licence validity: granted for up to 5 years, renewable. The annual fee and a production statement are due every year.
New in 2026: a registration route for toys
Since 25 June 2026, the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order 2026 (S.O. 3417(E)) also opens a DPIIT-permitted Scheme-II (registration) route for toys, for five years. Whether it suits you depends on your product and volumes. Ask us on WhatsApp.
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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