AIS (Automotive Industry Standards) define the technical and safety requirements for automotive components and vehicles in India. These standards, aligned with UNECE regulations and integrated into the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), ensure that every critical part used in the automotive industry meets nationally mandated safety, durability, and performance benchmarks.
Issued under the supervision of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), AIS Certification is mandatory for a wide range of automotive components before they can be manufactured, sold, or imported in India. The approval process involves product testing, quality evaluation, factory inspection, and conformity assessment by designated testing bodies.
AIS certifications are conducted and granted by:
- ARAI – Automotive Research Association of India
- ICAT – International Centre for Automotive Technology
- ACMA – Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India
At Global Consulting Services, we assist manufacturers, suppliers, and importers in obtaining AIS Certification efficiently—handling everything from documentation to lab coordination, testing, audits, and final approval. Our structured approach ensures compliance without delays.
Enhanced Passenger Safety
Standards ensure that critical vehicle components such as brake hoses, tyres, horns, mirrors, and lights meet essential safety parameters.
Improved Product Reliability
AIS testing validates performance, durability, material quality, and operational efficiency—reducing failure risks.
Legal Market Access
Only AIS-certified products are permitted for sale in India. This ensures regulatory compliance and prevents penalties or product recalls.
Better Monitoring & Accountability
Standards include testing and documentation that help monitor driving patterns, speed, load, and vehicle health—especially useful in commercial fleets.
Boost to Public Transportation Quality
By regulating fleet and commercial-use components, AIS contributes to safer and more efficient public transport systems.
Supports Export Readiness
Products tested under AIS are closer to meeting international standards, enabling easier global market entry.
- Brake hoses
- Tyres
- Horns
- Carburettors
- Rear-view mirrors
- Lighting components (bulbs, lamps, replaceable LEDs)
- Speed limiting devices
- Vehicle tracking systems
- Safety glass
- Reflex reflectors
- Warning triangles
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Child restraint systems
…and many other safety-related and operational components.
Some AIS-covered products require additional approvals, such as BIS Certification or TAC (Type Approval Certificate), depending on the category.
Global Consulting Services helps you identify exactly which standards apply to your product and the fastest route to certification.
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- Register products covered under CRS before market launch
- Ensure compliance with Indian Standards (IS Specification)
- Declare conformity via Self-Declaration Format (SDoC)
- Maintain adequate testing and manufacturing infrastructure
This self-declaration forms the basis of BIS issuing the licence.
Documents Required for AIS Certification
Applicants must submit comprehensive technical, organizational, and quality-related documents. These include:
- Company registration and commercial license
- Control Plan / COP (Conformity of Production) plan
- ISO certificates (ISO 9001 / TS 16949, if applicable)
- Quality manual
- Product model list & test samples
- Online acknowledgment copy
This self-declaration forms the basis of BIS issuing the licence.
- Self-Declaration of Conformity
- Accredited Lab Test Reports
- Manufacturing unit details & proof of legal existence
- Authorized signatory details
- Product model list & test samples
- Online acknowledgment copy
This self-declaration forms the basis of BIS issuing the licence.
- BIS registrations are generally valid for 2 years
- Renewals must be filed before expiry, along with updated documents and renewal fees
We provide annual maintenance support for renewals.
- Pre-assessment & documentation
- Sample preparation and lab coordination
- Testing follow-ups
- Portal filing & response to BIS queries
- Licence grant assistance
Our expertise in compliance, strong industry network, and hands-on knowledge help manufacturers and importers achieve faster licensing and hassle-free execution.
We ensure your products meet all safety standards so you can enter the market confidently.
📩 For AIS assistance, contact us today — our team will guide you through the latest regulations, updates, and requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – BIS Registration / BIS Certification
ARAI is an authorized agency providing automotive testing, certification, homologation, and R&D services in India.
ICAT (International Centre for Automotive Technology) is a government-authorized testing body under NATRIP for AIS, BIS, and other automotive certifications.
TAC (Type Approval Certificate) is issued after a product successfully meets AIS standards and testing requirements.
COP (Conformity of Production) is an ongoing quality assessment ensuring the product remains compliant across all production cycles.
AIS Certification is valid for two years and can be renewed after reevaluation.
Yes. For safety-related automotive components, AIS Certification is compulsory before manufacturing, selling, or importing in India.
Yes. All regulated components must obtain AIS approval, regardless of their manufacturing origin.