BIS · ISI
The ISI mark, from application to marking.
The ISI mark under BIS Scheme-I is a factory-based licence: your production line, in-house testing and quality control are assessed before the licence is granted, and surveillance keeps it honest afterwards. We prepare the factory, the documents and the application so the audit goes right the first time.
- Regulator
- Bureau of Indian Standards - Scheme-I (domestic manufacturers)
- You receive
- BIS licence (CM/L number) to mark your products with ISI
- Included
- AIR representation for foreign manufacturers
Why it can’t wait: Products under an ISI-scheme Quality Control Order cannot be sold in India without the mark - enforcement includes seizure at retail and penalties on the manufacturer.
Scope · Who needs it
Mandatory for
Indicative scope - your exact product is confirmed free by a consultant.
- Electrical accessories under ISI-scheme QCOs
- Wiring cables and flexible cords
- Switches, sockets and accessories
- Water heaters and immersion heaters
- New ISI-scheme notifications as they land
- Any product a buyer requires ISI-marked
Process · Step by step
How we get you to grant.
Standard and scope confirmed
We identify the exact Indian Standard for your product and confirm QCO applicability - the licence is granted per product, per standard, per factory.
Factory readiness
In-house test equipment, QC personnel and process documentation brought in line with what the BIS auditor checks.
Application filed
Complete application with factory, product and quality documents - prepared so the first review passes.
Factory audit & sample testing
A BIS officer inspects the factory and draws samples for independent testing against the standard.
Licence granted - mark applied
CM/L number issued; we guide the marking and label artwork, and track surveillance and renewals after.
Audit-ready, first time
Reference · Key standards & bands
| Reference | What it covers |
|---|---|
| IS (per product) | The Indian Standard your product is licensed against |
| BIS Scheme-I | Conformity assessment scheme for the Standard Mark (ISI) |
| QCO notifications | Quality Control Orders that make the mark mandatory |
Checklist · What we’ll need
- Factory registration and legal-entity documents
- In-house laboratory equipment list and calibration records
- Quality-control personnel and process flow chart
- Product drawings and component details
- Test reports against the applicable Indian Standard
- Brand / trademark documents
Don’t have everything? That’s normal - we prepare most of it with you.
FAQ · ISI Mark Certification
Asked before every application.
Talk to a consultant about ISI Mark Certification.
Scope, documents and quote for your product - free, within one business day.