The ISI mark, issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), is a well-recognized symbol of quality, safety, and reliability in the Indian market. It serves as official confirmation that a product complies with the technical standards and guidelines set by the BIS, ensuring it is safe for public use and meets the required performance benchmarks. The ISI mark is not just a label — it is a trust badge that instills confidence in both consumers and businesses, assuring them that the product has undergone rigorous testing and quality checks under a well-defined regulatory framework.
In India, the ISI certification is mandatory for a wide range of products that may impact health, safety, and the environment. From electrical appliances to industrial goods, ISI certification plays a critical role in protecting consumers from substandard and unsafe products. For manufacturers, obtaining the ISI mark is more than a legal obligation — it opens doors to wider market acceptance, government tenders, and enhanced brand value.
The certification process involves product testing in BIS-recognized laboratories, technical scrutiny, factory inspections, and strict quality assessments, making it a comprehensive and credible scheme. Once granted, the license is subject to regular surveillance and periodic audits to ensure continuous compliance with the applicable Indian Standards.
As a result, the ISI mark has become a symbol of assurance, showing that the manufacturer is committed to quality and public safety. Whether you're a large-scale industry player or a small manufacturer, aligning with ISI norms is essential for legal compliance, consumer trust, and long-term business growth in India.
1. About BIS
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the national standards body of India, operating under the administrative control of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India. BIS is responsible for the harmonious development of standardization, marking, and quality certification of goods and services across the country. It was established under the BIS Act, 1986, which came into force on 23rd December 1986, replacing the former Indian Standards Institution (ISI).
Headquartered in New Delhi, BIS functions through its network of regional offices, branch offices, and state-of-the-art laboratories located across India. Its main objective is to ensure product safety, enhance consumer confidence, and support national economic development by introducing standardized procedures for product manufacturing and testing.
BIS is not just a regulatory body — it also plays an important role in consumer empowerment by setting benchmarks for quality, conducting awareness campaigns, and ensuring fair practices in the market. Over the years, BIS has become a cornerstone of India’s quality infrastructure, aligning Indian standards with international norms to boost trade and industry competitiveness.
2. Significance of ISI Mark
The ISI mark, governed by BIS, is a quality assurance symbol that signifies that a product conforms to the specified Indian Standard. It is compulsory for products that impact health, safety, and the environment — such as electrical appliances, pressure cookers, gas cylinders, cement, and more. These mandatory certifications aim to protect consumers from low-quality, unsafe, or counterfeit products circulating in the Indian market.
To date, BIS has formulated and published more than 20,000 Indian Standards that cover a wide range of goods and services. These standards serve as a critical foundation for ensuring product uniformity, quality, and performance. Manufacturers who comply with these standards and obtain the ISI mark benefit from increased consumer trust, wider market acceptance, and eligibility to participate in government contracts.
While some products require ISI certification by law, many manufacturers voluntarily seek ISI marking to demonstrate their commitment to quality and stand out in a competitive marketplace. This voluntary certification not only strengthens a brand’s image but also reduces the risk of product failures, customer complaints, or regulatory issues.
While many people use the terms BIS and ISI mark interchangeably, they are not the same. BIS, or the Bureau of Indian Standards, is the government authority responsible for setting quality standards, conducting product testing, and issuing certification in India. It acts as the regulatory body that enforces quality control across various sectors by implementing Indian Standards.
On the other hand, the ISI mark is a certification symbol granted by BIS to manufacturers whose products meet the required Indian Standards. It indicates that the product has been tested and approved by BIS-approved laboratories and complies with specific safety, quality, and performance standards.
In simple terms, BIS is the certifying body, and the ISI mark is the quality symbol that appears on certified products. Without BIS, the ISI mark cannot be issued. Therefore, while BIS operates behind the scenes through audits, tests, and approvals, the ISI mark is what consumers see as proof of quality on the product packaging.
• Preparation of application form.
• Complete the application form accurately.
• Let Thinktrek Technology Services conduct a preliminary review.
• Product samples are sent to BIS-recognized laboratories for testing.
• Submit the test results to BIS.
• The complete application must be submitted via the official BIS portal at https://www.manakonline.in.
• The BIS team evaluates the documents.
• Address and resolve any concerns or queries raised by BIS officials.
• A BIS officer visits the manufacturing unit for inspection.
• Product samples are collected during the audit.
• Upon successful review and audit clearance, BIS grants the ISI License to the manufacturer.
Estimated Time for Indian Manufacturers
• Total Process Duration: Approximately 45 to 70 days, depending on the product and documentation accuracy.
Post-Certification Surveillance
Once the ISI license is issued, the process doesn't stop. BIS conducts routine surveillance and audits to ensure the manufacturer maintains compliance with applicable Indian Standards and license terms.
Renewal of ISI Certification
• The validity of an ISI license is one year from the date of issuance.
• Renewal is required annually, and manufacturers must file a renewal application along with the prescribed fee.
• A Chartered Accountant must validate and sign off on the payment details as part of the renewal documentation.
• Builds trust and credibility in the Indian market.
• Mandatory for government tenders or B2B supply.
• Ensures product safety, reducing the risk of recalls or legal issues.
• Gives competitive advantage over non-certified products.
• Helps in brand image and customer satisfaction.
S. No. | Particular | Amount (INR) | Remarks |
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1 | Application fee | 1000 | Fees Payable Directly to BIS Authority |
2 | Audit fee | 7000 | Fees Payable Directly to BIS Authority |
3 | License fee | 1000 | Fees Payable Directly to BIS Authority |
4 | Sample Testing fee | As Applicable | Fees to Be Paid Directly to Lab (Testing Charges Vary by Product and Laboratory) |
5 | Minimum Advance Marking fee | As per actual | Directly Payable to bis by Manufacturer (Marking Fee as per IS/Product) |
6 | Renewal fee | 1000 | Fees Payable Directly to BIS Authority |
7 | Inclusion fee | 5000 | Fees Payable Directly to BIS Authority |
8 | Thinktrek Service fee | Please Contact Us support@think-trek.in |
Note : 20% Discount for MSME Companies on Marking fee by BIS
S. No. | IS No. | Product Name |
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1 | IS 8058:2018 | Pyridine |
2 | IS 16112:2013 | Beta Picoline |
3 | IS 6100:1984 | Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Anhydrous, Technical |
4 | IS 14708:1999 | Ethyl Acrylate |
5 | IS 12345:1988 | Vinyl Acetate Monomer |
6 | IS 7328:2020 | Polyethylene Material for moulding and extrusion (i) Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) (ii) Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) (iii) High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) |
7 | IS 869:2020 | Ethylene Dichloride |
8 | IS 17370:2020 | p-Xylene |
9 | IS 14434:1998 | Polycarbonate |
10 | IS 17397 (Part 1) : 2020/ISO 16365-1 : 2014 |
Polyurethanes |
11 | IS 17442:2020 | Vinyl Chloride Monomer |
12 | IS 10931 : 1984 | Lauric Acid |
13 | IS 12029 : 1986 | Acid Oil |
14 | IS 12067: 1987 | Palm Fatty Acids |
15 | IS 12068 :1987 | Rice Bran Fatty Acids |
16 | IS 14708:1999 | Ethyl Acrylate |
17 | IS 12069 : 1987 | Coconut Fatty Acids |
18 | IS 12361 :1988 | Hydrogenated Rice Bran Fatty Acids | 19 | IS 1391 (Part-1): 2017 | Room Air Conditioners- Specification Part 1 Unitary Air Conditioners |
20 | IS 1391 (Part-2): 2018 | Room Air Conditioners- Specification Part 2 Split Air Conditioners |
21 | IS 8148:2018 | Ducted and Package Air Conditioners |
22 | IS 11329:2018 | Finned type Heat Exchanger for Room Air Conditioner |
23 | IS 10617:2018 | Hermetic compressor Hermetic Compressors-Specification |
24 | IS 17550 (Part 1): 2021 | Household Refrigerating Appliances- Characteristics and Test Methods part-1 General Requirements |
25 | IS 7872: 2018 | Freezers |
26 | IS 7092 (Part 1):1992 | Aluminium alloy tubes for irrigation purposes -welded tubes |
27 | IS 7092 (Part 2):1987 | Aluminium alloy tube for irrigation purposes – extruded tube |
28 | IS 5484:1997 | EC Grade Aluminium Rod produced by Continuous Casting and Rolling |
29 | IS 733:1983 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy bars, rods and sections (For General Engineering Purposes) |
30 | IS 734:1975 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys, forging stock and forgings for general engineering purposes |
31 | IS 736:1986 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy plate for general engineering purposes |
32 | IS 737:2008 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy sheet and strip for general engineering purposes |
33 | IS 739:1992 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy wire for general engineering purposes |
34 | IS 740:1977 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy rivet stock for general engineering purposes |
35 | IS 5082:1998 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy bars, rods, tubes, sections, plates and sheets for electrical applications |
36 | IS 16011:2012 | Aluminium and aluminium alloy foil for pharmaceutical packaging |
37 | IS 17682:2021 | Aluminium composite panel |
38 | IS 1285:2002 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys- Extruded round tube and hollow sections for general engineering purposes |
39 | IS 2067:1975 | Wrought Aluminium Wire for Electrical Purposes |
40 | IS 21:1992 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for manufacture of utensils |
41 | IS 1254:2007 | Corrugated Aluminium Sheet |
42 | IS 7902:2001 | Aluminium alloy forging stock and forgings (Alloy 24345) for aerospace applications |
43 | IS 5405 : 2019 | Sanitary napkins |
44 | IS 17509 : 2021 | Disposable baby diaper |
45 | IS 17514 : 2021 | Reusable Sanitary pad/ Sanitary Napkin/ Period Panties |
46 | IS 17349 : 2020 | Shoe covers |
47 | IS 17354 : 2020 | Dental Bib or Napkins |
48 | IS 17630 : 2021 | Bed sheet and Pillow Cover |
50 | IS 12444:2020 | Copper Wire Rods for Electrical Applications |
51 | IS 613:2000 | Copper Rods and Bars for Electrical Purposes |
52 | IS 1897:2008 | Copper Strip for Electrical Purposes |
53 | IS 4171:1983 | Copper Rods and Bars for General Engineering Purposes |
54 | IS 1545:1994 | Solid Drawn Copper and Copper Alloy Tubes for Condensers and Heat Exchangers |
55 | IS 2501:1995 | Solid Drawn Copper Tubes for General Engineering Purposes |
56 | IS 14810:2000 | Copper Tubes for Plumbing - Specification |
57 | IS 10773:1995 | Wrought Copper Tubes for Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Purposes |
58 | IS 4412:1981 | Copper Wires for General Engineering Purposes |
59 | IS 11652 : 2017 | Textiles — High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)/ Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging of 50 kg Cement |
60 | IS 16709 : 2017 | Textiles — Polypropylene (PP) Woven, Laminated, Block Bottom Valve Sacks for Packaging of 50 kg Cement |
61 | IS 17399 : 2020 | Textiles — Polypropylene (PP)/ High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Laminated Woven Sacks for Mail Sorting, Storage, Transport and Distribution |
62 | IS 12817:2020 | Stainless Steel Butt Hinges |
63 | IS 1341:2018 | Steel Butt Hinges |
64 | IS 205:1992 | Non-Ferrous Metal Butt Hinges |
65 | IS 206:2010 | Tee and Strap Hinges |
66 | IS 362:1991 | Parliament Hinges |
67 | IS 3818:1992 | Continuous (Piano) Hinges |
68 | IS 3843:1995 | Steel Back Flap Hinges |
69 | IS 453:1993 | Double-Acting Spring Hinges |
70 | IS 18297:2023 | Cabinet Hinges |
71 | IS 17658:2021 | Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Homopolymers |
72 | IS 10951: 2020 | Polypropylene (PP) Materials for Moulding and Extrusion |
73 | IS 3315:2019 | Evaporative Air Coolers (Desert Coolers) |
74 | IS 17570 (Part 1): 2021 ISO 16890-2: 2016 |
Air Filters for general ventilation – Technical specifications requirements and classification system based upon particulate matter efficiency (ePM) |
75 | IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 75): 2018 | Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Particular Requirements – Commercial Dispensing Appliances and Vending Machines |
76 | IS 17570 (Part 1): 2021 ISO 16890-2: 2016 |
Air Filters for general ventilation – Technical specifications requirements and classification system based upon particulate matter efficiency (ePM) |
78 | IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 21): 2018 | Appliances for Stationary Storage Type Electric Water Heaters |
79 | IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 35): 2017 | Appliances for Electric Instantaneous Water Heaters |
80 | IS 368: 2014 | Electric Immersion Water Heaters |
81 | IS 2082: 2018 | Stationary Storage Type Electric Water Heaters |
82 | IS 17150: 2019 | Mini Domestic Water Heater for Use with Piped Natural Gas (PNG) |
83 | IS 302 (Part 1) : 2024 IEC 60335-1:2020 |
Vacuum Cleaners and Water Suction Cleaning Appliances Spin Extractors Cooking Ranges, Hobs, Ovens and Similar Appliances Electrical Shavers Hair, Clippers and Similar Appliances Tumbler Dryers Warming Plates and Similar Appliances Frying Pans, Deep Fat Fryers and similar appliances Appliances for Heating Liquids Massage Appliances Electric Forced Convection Ovens, Steam Cookers and Steam -Convection Ovens Electric Heating Tools Electric Steam Cookers Insect Killers Electric Call Bells and Buzzers for Indoor Use Electric Water Boilers Electric Coffee Makers Electric Bean Slicers Electric Berryjuice Extractors Electric Can Openers Electric Centrifugal Juicers Electric Churn Electric Citrusfruit Squeezers Electric Coffee Mills not exceeding 500g hopper capacity Electric Cream Whippers Electric Egg Beaters Electric Food Processors Electric Grain Grinders not exceeding 3l hopper capacity Electric Graters Electric IceCream Machines, including those for use in refrigerators and freezers Electric Knife Sharpeners Electric Knives Electric Noodle Makers Electric Potato Peelers Electric Shredders Electric Sieving Machines Slicing Machines Electric Hot Plates Single Walled Baking Ovens Low Speed Food Grinding Machines Dishwashers Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines Food Waste Disposers Blankets, Pads, Clothing and Similar Flexible Heating Appliances Appliances for Skin Exposure to Optical Radiation Commercial Electric Cooking Ranges, Ovens, Hobs and Hob Elements Commercial Electric Doughnut Fryers and Deep Fat Fryers Commercial Electric Griddles and Griddle Grills Commercial Electric Multi – purpose Cooking Pans Commercial Electric Forced Convection Ovens, Steam Cookers and Steam – Convection Ovens Clothes Dryers and Towel Rails Commercial Electric Boiling Pans Commercial Electric Grillers and Toasters Commercial Electric Appliances for keeping Food and Crockery Warm Commercial Electric BainsMarie Oral Hygiene Appliances Sauna Heating Appliances and Infrared Cabins Surface-Cleaning Appliances for Household use Employing Liquids or Steam Electrical Appliances for use with Aquariums and Garden Ponds Commercial Electric Dishwashing Machines Whirlpool Baths and Whirlpool Spas Thermal Storage Room Heaters Commercial Electric Rinsing Sinks Commercial Electric Kitchen Machines Air-Cleaning Appliances Water-Bed Heaters Fixed Immersion Heaters Outdoor Barbecues Foot Warmers and Heating Mats Amusement Machines and Personal Service Machines Toilet Appliances Fabric Steamers Drives for Vertically Moving Garage Doors for Residential Use Humidifiers Commercial Electric Hoods Vaporizers Gas, Oil and Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances Having Electrical Connections Electrolysers Beauty Care Appliances Incorporating Lasers and Intense Light Sources Personal-eTransporters Skin Beauty Care Appliances Furniture with Electrically Motorized Parts Commercial Vacuum Packaging Appliances Hand held electric Engraving Tools DC supplied/ battery-operated vacuum cleaners DC supplied/ battery-operated shavers, trimmers, clippers and similar appliances DC supplied/ battery-operated Massage appliances DC supplied/ battery-operated blenders, juicers DC supplied/ battery-operated toothbrush and other oral hygiene appliances DC supplied/ battery-operated foot warmer and heating mats DC supplied/ battery-operated air purifier |
84 | IS 4123:1982 | Chain Pipe Wrenches |
85 | IS 4508:1992 | Open Ended Slugging Wrenches (Spanners) |
86 | IS 4509:1992 | Ring Slugging Wrenches (Spanners) |
87 | IS 6149:1984 | Single-ended Open-jaw Adjustable Wrenches |
88 | IS 2028:2004 | Open-Jaw Wrenches (Spanners) |
89 | IS 2029:1998 | Ring Wrenches (Spanners) |
90 | IS 4003 (Part 1): 1978 | Pipe Wrenches – General Purpose |
91 | IS 4003 (Part 2): 1986 | Pipe Wrenches – Heavy Duty |
92 | IS 3650:1981 | Combination Side Cutting Pliers |
93 | IS 8637 : 2020 | H Acid |
94 | IS 11557: 1986 | K Acid |
95 | IS 18340 : 2023 | Vinyl Sulphone |
96 | IS 2083:2024 | Flashlight – Specification | 97 | IS 17875: 2022 | Stainless Steel Seamless pipes and tubes for general service |
98 | IS 17876: 2022 | Stainless Steel Welded pipes and tubes for general service |
99 | IS 17631: 2022 | Work chairs |
100 | IS 17632: 2022 | General purpose chairs and stools |
101 | IS 17633: 2022 | Tables and desks |
102 | IS 17634: 2022 | Storage units |
103 | IS 17635: 2022 | Beds |
104 | IS 17636: 2022 | Bunk beds |
105 | IS 2782: 2023 | Refined Nickel |
106 | IS 27: 2023 | Primary Lead |
107 | IS 209: 2024 | Refined Zinc |
108 | IS 26: 2024 | Tin Ingot |
1. Business License
2. Application Form V
3. Plant Layout
4. Production Flow Chart
5. List of Testing Equipment as per IS standards
6. Calibration Report of testing Equipment
7. In House Test report as per IS standards
8. Details of Raw Materials
9. Trademark Certificate
10. Undertaking
11. Authorized Signatory letter
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