The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality, safety, and reliability of products sold in the Indian market. To facilitate trade while maintaining compliance with Indian Standards, BIS introduced the Certificate of Conformity (CoC) under the Conformity Assessment Scheme. The CoC is designed to provide assurance that a product conforms to the applicable Indian Standards while offering flexibility to manufacturers who do not wish to obtain a full BIS license under other certification schemes.
The BIS Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is a certification granted to manufacturers, importers, or traders as proof that their products comply with relevant Indian Standards. Unlike the standard BIS certification schemes, the CoC does not authorize the use of the ISI Mark but still validates the conformity of products to prescribed norms. The CoC is ideal for businesses that require temporary or batch-wise certification to meet market demands or regulatory requirements.
To obtain a CoC, applicants must meet the following requirements:
The CoC is crucial for businesses that require a quick and efficient certification process without the full obligations of BIS licensing. It helps in ensuring that only high-quality products enter the Indian market while promoting fair trade practices. For importers and domestic manufacturers, the CoC provides an opportunity to comply with regulatory requirements without undergoing extensive certification procedures.
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The BIS Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is an official document issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) that certifies a product's compliance with Indian safety and quality standards.
The BIS CoC ensures that imported and domestically manufactured products meet the required safety, performance, and quality standards. It is mandatory for certain product categories to enter the Indian market legally.
Manufacturers, importers, and traders of products covered under BIS certification schemes (such as CRS, ISI Mark, and FMCS) must obtain the BIS CoC before selling or distributing their products in India.
BIS certification is categorized into:
The processing time varies depending on the product category and application completeness. On average, it may take 4 to 8 weeks for approval, including testing and document verification.
The steps include:
Common documents include:
No, BIS certification is mandatory only for certain regulated products under different schemes. The list of mandatory products is periodically updated by the BIS and Indian government.
The validity of BIS certification depends on the scheme:
Yes, foreign manufacturers must apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and appoint an Indian representative for compliance purposes.
If a product fails to meet BIS standards, the application may be rejected, or the product may need modifications and retesting. Selling non-compliant products can result in legal penalties, fines, or market bans.
You can verify a product’s BIS certification by checking the official BIS website (www.bis.gov.in) or looking for the ISI mark or CRS registration number on the product.
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