BIS Certification (ISI Mark)

BIS has issued mandatory certification orders for over 400 product categories under the BIS Act and under specific sectoral notifications. These include electrical and electronic products such as wiring cables, switches, fans, geysers, and LED lights; construction materials including cement, steel, and pipes; consumer goods such as pressure cookers, gas cylinders, and helmets; food contact materials; and medical devices. The list of mandatory products is periodically updated and manufacturers should verify the current status of their product category on the BIS website.

Foreign manufacturers who wish to sell products in India that are subject to mandatory BIS certification must apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme. The process requires the foreign manufacturer to appoint an Authorised Indian Representative who is responsible for Indian market compliance. BIS conducts a factory audit at the overseas manufacturing facility.