What is BIS certification? Why is it mandatory for mobile phones?

The  BIS certification has been made mandatory by the Government of India for several electrical items in India which include the semiconductor motor controllers, circuit breakers, voltage switchgear, and other products. Today, we take a look at what is BIS certification, its cost, and why is it mandatory.

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What is BIS Certification?

BIS Certification enables the certificate holder to offer third party guarantee of quality, safety and reliability of products to the customers and is mainly required for import of items. While the certification has been voluntary, it was made mandatory by the Indian government for a number of items. A licensee holding the BIS Certification is also allowed to use the ISI mark on their goods, which signifies that the product meets the Indian standards that are set by the Bureau of Indian Standards.

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Who grants a BIS Certificate in India?

BIS Certification is granted by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) office in India. It is a National Standards Body that was set up with the purpose of nurturing and promoting standards movement in the country. The Bureau of Indian Standards grants this certificate after conducting a safety test of the product according to the defined Indian Standard and furnishing of required documents.

BIS certification cost

The application fee for a BIS Certification is ₹1,000 for Large Industrial Enterprises. For Medium, Micro and small Industrial Enterprises, and Central/ State Government Organizations, the application fee is ₹500. To get a detailed fee structure and learn more about the certification, you can click on the link here.

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Why is it mandatory for mobile phones to get BIS certification?

As noted earlier, the BIS certificate has been made mandatory by the Indian government for selling several electronic items in the country. The absence of a BIS certificate will also become a barrier for importing mobile phones from other countries. This is because the Indian government is looking to curb the import of low-quality Chinese products while preventing them from flooding Indian markets.

Products that require mandatory BIS certificate

• Automobile accessories
• Cement
• Cylinders, Valves and Regulators
• Diesel engines
• Electrical Transformers
• Food and related products
• Household electrical goods
• Medical Equipment
• Oil pressure stoves
• Steel Products

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Image credits: Bureau of Indian Standards