BIS Scheme-X Certification
The Bureau of Indian Standards launched a modified version of the Registration Scheme (Scheme-II) known as Scheme X. This new scheme will enhance the credibility of low-voltage switchgear and control gear products. It is important to remember that these devices were previously included under Scheme II. However, to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of the devices, a new scheme is being launched. This aims to focus more on these goods to avoid any hazards in the future. For now, the BIS Scheme-X standard contains eight electrical devices. Let us delve into what Scheme X is and the necessary aspects associated with it.
What is BIS Scheme X Certification?
BIS Scheme X Certification represents a product certification under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The Bureau ensures that the respective Indian standards for quality, safety, and reliability are met. As part of this scheme, manufacturers must obtain certification to get the ISI mark on the Indian market as a symbol of trust and compliance. It covers all the categories of products, including electronics and household appliances and components, to ensure auto part conformity of the products sold in the country with the established national standards.
Who needs to have Scheme X Certification?
Manufacturers, importers, and distributors of regulated products or services should always be certified to meet the standards of an organization. Manufacturers in electronics, medical devices, and construction must have their manufactured goods certified for issues of safety and performance. Importers and exporters need certification to comply with international standards, while providers of services, including companies having IT and telecommunication systems, require certifications related to data security and operational safety, ensuring their goods and services adhere to standards of quality, safety, and regulatory matters.
Mandatory Product List for BIS Scheme-X Certification
| S.No. | Product Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical Emergency Stop Devices IS 60947 Part-5 |
| 2 | Low–Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Proximity Switches IS 60947 Part-5 |
| 3 | Electromechanical Devices and Switching Elements IS 60947 Part-5 |
| 4 | A.C. Semiconductor Motor Controllers and Contactors for Non-Motor Loads IS 60947 Part-4 |
| 5 | AC Semiconductor Motor Controllers and Starters IS 60947 Part-4 |
| 6 | Electromechanical Contactors and Motor Starters IS 60947 Part-4 |
| 7 | Switches, Disconnectors, Switch Disconnectors and Fuse IS 60947 Part-3 |
| 8 | Low–Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Circuit Breakers IS 60947 Part-2 |
Implementation of Scheme-X Certification
IEC 60947-2 will be adopted gradually by the particular specifications listed in the table below:
| Indian Standards | Title of Standard | Product category |
| IS/IEC 60947: Part 2:2016 | Low-Voltage switchgear and control gear: Part 2 circuit-breaker (First Revision) | AC Circuit – Breakers (Category A) – All ratings up to 630 A, up to 440V AC |
| IS/IEC 60947: Part 3:2012 | Low-Voltage switchgear and control gear: Part 3 switches, disconnectors, switch disconnectors, and fuse-combination units | All types of product ratings |
| IS/IEC 60947: Part 4: Sec 1: 2012 | Low-Voltage switchgear and control gear: Part 4: contactors and Motor Starters: Sec. 1: electromechanical contactors and Motor Starters (First Revision) | All types of product ratings |
IS/IEC 60947: Part 4: Sec 2: 2011 | Low-Voltage switchgear and control gear: Part 4: contactors and Motors —Starters: Sec 2 a.c. Semiconductor motor controllers and starters (First Revision) | All types of product ratings |
| IS/IEC 60947: Part 4: Sec 3: 2014 | Low-Voltage switchgear and control gear: Part 4: contactors and motors —Starters: Sec 3 a.c. Semiconductor motor controllers and contactors for non-motor loads (second revision) | All types of product ratings |
IS/IEC 60947: Part 5: Sec 1: 2009 | Low-Voltage switchgear and control gear: Part 5 control circuit devices and switching elements: Sec. 1: electromechanical control circuit devices ( First Revision) | All types of product ratings |
| IS/IEC 60947: Part 5: Sec 2: 2007 | Low-Voltage switchgear and control gear: Part 5 control circuit devices and switching elements: Sec 2 proximity switches | All types of product ratings |
| IS/IEC 60947: Part 5: Sec 5: 2016 | Low-Voltage switchgear and control gear: Part 5 control circuit devices and switching elements: Sec. 5: electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function | All types of product ratings |
Machinery and Electrical Equipment — covered under Omnibus Technical Regulation
| Sr. No. | Description of Machinery and Electrical Equipment |
| 1. | All types of Pumps for handling liquids, liquid elevators, and (or)their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components |
| 2. | All types of compressors and(or)their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components |
| 3. | All types of machinery for the treatment of material by a process involving a change of temperature and(or)their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components |
| 4. | All types of centrifuges, filtering or purifying machinery for liquid and gas and(or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components |
| 5. | All types of machinery for filling, closing, sealing, labelling bottles, packing or wrapping and(or)their assemblies/subassemblies /components |
| 6. | All types of cranes and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies/components |
| 7. | All types of machinery for construction, earthmoving, Mining, and (or)their assemblies /subassemblies/components |
| 8. | All types of weaving machines (looms) and (or) their assemblies/ sub-assemblies / components. |
| 9. | All types of machinery for making embroidery and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components. |
| 10 | All types of metal cutting machine tools are covered under the heading 8456 to 8461 and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies/components. |
| 11. | All types of machine tools for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos cement, or mineral glass and (or)their assemblies /subassemblies /components. |
| 12. | All types of machinery for working rubber and plastics and(or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components |
| 13. | All types of Machines including the machines for public works & buildings and the machinery & mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified Or included elsewhere in Chapter 84 and(or)their assemblies/subassemblies /components |
| 14. | All types of gears and gearing, toothed wheels, chain sprockets, transmission elements ball or roller screws, gear boxes, and speed changers, including torque converters And (or)their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components |
| 15 | All types of Rotary electrical machines such as generators, etc., and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components. |
| 16. | All types of Diesel generators and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components. |
| 17. | All types of Transformers and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components. |
| 18. | All types of Power Semiconductor Converter and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components. |
| 19. | All types of switch gear and control gear equipment operating at voltages not exceeding 1000 volts and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components. |
| 20. | All types of switch gear and control gear equipment operating at voltages exceeding 1000 volts and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components. |
APPLICABLE STANDARDS for Machinery and Electrical Equipment: Type A Standard IS 16189:2018/ ISO 12100:2010 (Safety of Machinery General Principles for Design – Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction) and applicable type B and type C Standards mentioned in the order S.O. 3649 (E) dated 28 August 2024.
Why Do You Need BIS Licensing Scheme X in India?
Here are some more profound reasons why BIS Scheme X Certification is required:
1. Compliance with standards: BIS Scheme X certification ensures that its products are within IS/IEC 60947 standards, thus ensuring safe use in low-voltage switchgear. Ensuring it fits these standards puts one type of electrical hazard beyond preventative measures: short circuits and overloads or a power failure, among others, which protects not only the end-user but the installation itself as well.
2. Entry to Markets: Low-voltage switchgear manufacturers aiming to supply products to India require BIS certification. Their goods find it impossible to penetrate the Indian market without this certificate. Consequently, business opportunities are spurned due to the absence of this certification. This certification enables manufacturers to distribute their products lawfully in a growing market.
3. Consumer Trust: The BIS certification mark is a symbol of reliability, safety, and quality. Having this mark increases the confidence of the consumer because it assures that the product comes under the government’s stringent standards. It enhances reputation in the marketplace and improves better acceptance and trust from buyers.
4. Regulatory Requirement: BIS Scheme X certification is a legal requirement for low-voltage switchgear products manufactured in India. Failure to comply with such regulations might incur financial punishment in terms of fines, court cases, and selling of the products. Therefore, the outcome of certification can be used to stay clear of such risks and, at the same time, abide by the norms of the government for its products.
Eligibility Criteria for BIS Certification Scheme X
The eligibility criteria where BIS Scheme X certification is mainly required for low-voltage switchgear product manufacturing companies are outlined below. Below are the BIS Scheme X requirements:
1. Indian or foreign manufacturers: Indian as well as foreign manufacturers that manufacture low-voltage switchgear products, which include circuit breakers and switches, are eligible. Foreign manufacturers need to appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) if applying from outside India.
2. IEC Standards: Conformity with applicable Indian Standard or IEC standards – IS/IEC 60947 details the performance, quality and safety of Switchgears.
3. Testing: In-house quality assurance system and test facilities available with the manufacturer or tested in a BIS – BIS-accredited laboratory.
4. Factory Inspection: The manufacturing facility is under periodic inspections by officials of BIS to ascertain conformity with the production processes of BIS.
5. Documents and Applications: The manufacturer shall furnish detailed documents that include: description, specifications, test reports of each product and compliance records alongside the application form for certification.
What are the fees for a BIS Scheme X certificate?
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Validity and Renewal BIS Scheme X certificate
The Scheme-X License lasts for three to six years and can be renewed similarly. Renewal applications should be made not less than two months before the expiry date using Form-VII. The Bureau processes the application and issues the renewed license via Form-VIII within set regulations.