BIS Certificate of Conformity (Scheme IV)

Ensuring Product Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance

To strengthen India’s quality ecosystem and safeguard consumer interests, product standardization is essential. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), as the National Standards Body, regulates conformity assessment, marking, and certification of goods across industries. Under BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018, BIS evaluates products, systems, and processes to ensure they meet prescribed Indian Standards.

Products falling under compulsory BIS compliance must undergo assessment and obtain the relevant certification — one of which is the Certificate of Conformity (CoC) under Scheme IV.

What is the BIS Certificate of Conformity?

Under Scheme IV of BIS Regulations, the Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is issued to manufacturers whose products conform to the applicable Indian Standards.

Any product covered under CoC must:
✔ Carry the CoC Number
✔ Be manufactured using BIS Standard Marked (ISI Marked) materials

The government mandates CoC certification through Quality Control Orders (QCO) to ensure consumer protection, safeguard national interests, and curb unfair trade practices. Manufacturers, domestic or foreign, must secure BIS CRS approval and use the BIS Standard Mark before their products enter the Indian market.

Why is BIS CoC Essential?

A BIS Certificate of Conformity assures that the product:

Meets Indian safety and quality requirements

Uses BIS–approved raw materials

Protects end-users from substandard or non-compliant products

Without a valid CoC, manufacturing, selling, or importing such products in India may attract penalties under BIS Act, 2016.

Who Needs BIS CRS Certification?

The scheme applies to:

Manufacturers of covered electronic & IT products

Importers or brand owners placing such products in India

Testing must be completed in BIS-recognized laboratories, and registration is issued based on conformity with relevant Indian standards.

Registration Process

BIS Certificate of Conformity Registration Process in India

Obtaining a CoC involves a structured assessment of manufacturing capabilities and compliance verification:

Documentation Preparation

Manufacturers must collect and format all required documents as per BIS specifications

Online Application Filing

Submit the application form on the BIS portal for initiation of CoC.

Submission of Documents & Fees

Upload all documents along with applicable fees and a valid compliance test report issued by an accredited laboratory.

Grant of Certificate of Conformity

Upon satisfactory compliance and finalization of the Inspection & Testing Plan (ITP), the CoC is issued.

Factory Audit & Verification

A BIS Inspector conducts an on-site audit to examine production facilities, testing setup, quality systems, and processes.

Technical Review

BIS examines documents, manufacturing details, and testing reports for conformity.
Quality Standards
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Benefits of BIS Certificate of Conformity

To apply successfully, the manufacturer must:
Documents Required

Documents Required for BIS CRS Registration

Below are key documents required:

This self-declaration forms the basis of BIS issuing the licence.

Validity & Renewal

Post certification, ongoing surveillance audits and market checks are conducted.
2 Years
CoC is issued
5 Years
Renewable for

Renewal applications

Renewal applications should be submitted at least three months before expiry
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – BIS Registration / BIS Certification

It is a certification issued under Scheme IV confirming that goods have been manufactured using BIS Standard Marked materials and conform to relevant Indian Standards.

BIS License (Scheme I) permits manufacturers to use the ISI Mark on products.
CoC (Scheme IV) certifies products based on specific standards and requires inputs sourced under BIS licensing.

Business certificate, third-party laboratory test report, manufacturing machinery list, and compliance documents.

It is the conformity scheme governing issuance of Certificate of Conformity for products manufactured as per Indian Standards.