Does Your Product Need BIS Certification? Here's How to Find Out
If you manufacture, import, or sell electronics or electrical goods for the Indian market, one question decides whether you can legally sell there at all: does your product need BIS certification? Getting this wrong can mean blocked shipments, customs holds, or penalties after your product is already on its way. Getting it right early saves months of rework. At UMSPCS, we work with manufacturers and exporters who ask exactly this question, often right after a customs query or a buyer's compliance checklist lands in their inbox. This guide walks you through how to check whether your product falls under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) mandatory BIS certification list, and what to do next if it does. What Is BIS Certification, and Why Does It Exist? The Bureau of Indian Standards is India's national standards body. It sets quality and safety benchmarks for a wide range of products sold in the country. For certain categories, certification isn't optional — it's a l...