Step 1: Documentation Preparation
The applicant prepares and compiles all required documents and technical information in accordance with BIS guidelines.
To build a robust national quality ecosystem that benefits both industry and consumers, the development and enforcement of standards is essential. As the National Standards Body of India, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) plays a pivotal role in the formulation of Indian Standards, conformity assessment, product certification, and quality assurance.
Under the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018, BIS is empowered to carry out conformity assessment of goods, articles, services, systems, and processes through various certification schemes. One such important mechanism is the Certificate of Conformity (CoC), which assures that products comply with applicable Indian Standards.
BIS Conformity Assessment Schemes provide confidence to consumers regarding quality, safety, and reliability and support effective consumer protection. For products notified under mandatory compliance, obtaining a BIS Certificate of Conformity is compulsory.
The Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is issued by BIS under Scheme IV of Schedule II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Under this scheme, BIS grants a CoC to manufacturers whose products:
Each product covered under mandatory CoC must:
Several products are brought under mandatory CoC requirements through Quality Control Orders (QCOs) issued by the Government of India in the interest of public safety, national security, consumer interest, and prevention of unfair trade practices.
The Certificate of Conformity is granted only after a satisfactory evaluation of the manufacturer, which includes:
The manufacturer must clearly identify and demonstrate compliance with:
Only products manufactured at the assessed facility and conforming to the approved requirements are granted the CoC.
As of now, BIS has notified the following products under the Certificate of Conformity scheme:
(The list may be expanded by BIS through future Quality Control Orders.)
The applicant prepares and compiles all required documents and technical information in accordance with BIS guidelines.
The application for BIS CoC is submitted online through the BIS portal under Scheme IV.
The applicant submits:
BIS reviews the application and documents for completeness and technical correctness.
A BIS inspection team visits the manufacturing facility to verify:
Upon satisfactory inspection and finalization of the ITP, BIS grants the Certificate of Conformity (CoC).
After obtaining the CoC, the manufacturer must:
Failure to renew on time may result in suspension or cancellation of the certificate.
Qualitance India provides end-to-end consultancy support for BIS Certificate of Conformity (CoC), including:
We assist manufacturers in navigating BIS regulatory requirements smoothly, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely approvals.
For manufacturers of products notified under the BIS Certificate of Conformity Scheme, obtaining and maintaining a valid CoC is mandatory. The presence of BIS certification assures compliance with Indian Standards and reinforces product credibility in the market.
With Qualitance India as your compliance partner, you can confidently meet BIS requirements and focus on delivering quality products that meet national standards.
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