What is BIS ISI Certification for Domestic Manufacturers?
Under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016 and Scheme-I (Product Certification Scheme), Indian domestic manufacturers producing goods notified under mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs) must acquire an ISI Mark license (Certification Mark License / CM/L) before manufacturing or selling products in the Indian market.
The ISI mark certifies that the domestic production facility possesses proper manufacturing machinery, calibrated quality control laboratory testing equipment, qualified quality personnel, and follows the prescribed Scheme of Inspection and Testing (SIT).
In-House Laboratory Mandate
Domestic plants must install all testing equipment specified in the relevant Indian Standard (IS) on premises for raw materials and finished batch testing.
Factory Audit & Sample Draw
BIS officers inspect the factory, verify manufacturing process flow, witness testing in the in-house lab, and draw independent samples for BIS third-party lab testing.
Critical Sectors Requiring Domestic ISI Mark
Hundreds of industrial and consumer goods must obtain mandatory BIS Scheme-I ISI Mark:
Steel & Iron Products
TMT Bars, Structural Steel, Wire Rods, Pipes (IS 1786, IS 2062)Electrical Goods & Cables
PVC Insulated Cables, Switches, Plugs, Meters (IS 694, IS 3854)Packaged Water & Food
Packaged Drinking Water, Mineral Water, Infant Foods (IS 14543, IS 13428)Safety & Automotive Gears
Two-wheeler Helmets, Safety Glass, Tyres, Fire Extinguishers (IS 4151)Chemicals & Fertilizers
Caustic Soda, Acetic Acid, PVC Resin, Polyethylene, Ortho XyleneFurniture & Wood Panels
Plywood, Blockboards, Work Chairs, General Purpose Tables (IS 303, IS 17631)How Domestic ISI Mark Certification Works
Standard Identification & In-House Lab Setup
Lockene reviews your product specs, identifies the relevant IS specification, prepares the machinery/testing equipment gap analysis, and helps set up your on-site testing lab.
Dossier Preparation & Portal Application
Submission of manufacturing process flow, plant layout, calibration certificates, list of QC staff, and Scheme of Inspection and Testing (SIT) on the Manakonline portal.
BIS On-Site Factory Audit
BIS visiting inspection officer evaluates production line, checks quality control adherence, verifies raw material records, and witnesses sample testing in your lab.
Independent Sample Testing in BIS Lab
Audit samples sealed by the BIS auditor are dispatched to an authorized BIS or NABL accredited testing laboratory for independent confirmation.
Grant of CM/L License & ISI Stamping
Upon satisfactory test results and audit report scrutiny, BIS grants the official CM/L (Certification Marks License) number for 1 to 2 years, renewable up to 5 years.
Mandatory Documents for Domestic ISI Application
- Factory Registration / DIC / Udyam Certificate
- Factory Layout & Manufacturing Machinery List
- In-house Laboratory Testing Equipment List
- Valid Calibration Certificates of Test Instruments
- Quality Control Personnel Qualifications & Appointment
- Raw Material Test Certificates & Supplier Invoices
- Manufacturing Flowchart & Quality Manual
- Brand Trademark Registration Certificate / TM Application
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