A genuine BIS Hallmark or BIS Certification Mark is issued only after strict compliance with the applicable Indian Standard (IS). Manufacturers must prepare a complete technical dossier, including drawings, specifications, BOM, safety-critical components, declarations, quality system evidence, and labeling artwork that correctly references the IS.
Product testing must be carried out at a BIS-recognized laboratory. During testing, applicants complete application formalities, brand authorizations, and—if the manufacturer is overseas—appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR).
For products under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS), test reports and documents are submitted online to obtain a valid BIS Registration (R-Number). For products under the ISI Certification Scheme, BIS conducts a factory audit, followed by ongoing surveillance and marking control procedures before granting a BIS License (CM/L Number).
Only after approval can the product legally carry the ISI Mark, CRS R-Number, or BIS Hallmark, along with the correct standard reference. Products displaying BIS marks without approval, with expired licenses, or with incorrect details are considered fake or non-compliant.
To avoid copyright products, buyers and regulators can verify authenticity through official BIS online license and registration verification portals. A structured compliance process—scope definition, documentation, testing, application, and post-approval controls—ensures that the BIS mark is genuine and legally valid.