BIS Scheme X marks a major regulatory advancement under the Bureau of Indian Standards Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018 (amended 2022). Designed specifically for high-risk machinery and electrical equipment, this certification ensures your products meet India’s toughest safety, performance, and reliability benchmarks.
Global Consulting Services helps manufacturers navigate Scheme X compliance smoothly, ensuring market access, safety assurance, and regulatory readiness.
- Pumps & liquid handling systems
- Compressors
- Thermal treatment machinery
- Textile and metalworking machinery
- Packaging machinery
- Cranes and material handling machines
- Earthmoving, mining and construction equipment
- Plastic & rubber processing machinery
- Rotary electrical machines, generators & transformers
- Power semiconductor converters
- Switchgear & control gear (up to and above 1000V)
- General machinery and mechanical appliances
If your product falls within these categories, BIS Scheme X certification is mandatory.
Conformity to Type A, Type B, or Type C standards under BIS regulations
Safety labelling, warnings, and mandatory markings
Complete Technical File submission including design, risk assessment, QA processes, and reports
Application of BIS Standard Mark post-certification
⚠️Penalties
⚠️ Legal enforcement action
⚠️ Product recall / sales ban
Compliance is mandatory and not optional.
For Manufacturers
Mobile equipment manufacturers must register with GSMA IMEI Database (imei.gsma.com) to obtain IMEI certification.
For Importers
Importers must: • Log into the GSMA portal • Submit IMEI certification requests for handset lots • Obtain approval before importing devices to India
The GSMA system (IMEI Cloning & Duplication Restriction – ICDR) validates IMEI batches for authenticity before issuing certificates.
CEN
CENELEC
ETSI
Using harmonized standards presumes compliance, but alternative standards may also apply, depending on the regulation.
Medical Devices
Pressure Equipment
Gas Appliances
PPE
Machinery (if harmonized standards are not used)
Toy Safety (if standards are not used)
Where NB assessment is not mandatory, manufacturers may still opt for third-party testing for reliability and credibility.
Product testing
Documentation review
Risk assessment
Quality system audits
Sample verification
Labeling and manual review
Assessment modules range from self-declaration to full quality assurance (ISO 9001 aligned).
- Completed Technical Specification Sheet
- Model Details for certification
- Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (hard copy + soft copy)
- Rs.100 stamped & notarized declaration document
- Manufacturer Agreement submitted to Mobile Standards Alliance India (MSAI), New Delhi
- Enables seamless handset imports
- Ensures faster customs clearance
- Allows individuals to register their phones
- Supports tracking of lost or stolen devices
- Helps authorities trace criminals
- Enhances digital ecosystem security
verify the product complies
hold the Declaration of Conformity for 10 years
supply it when requested
If the product is manufactured in the EU, liability cannot be shifted to outsiders.
- End-to-End Compliance Support
- Technical Expertise
- Testing Coordination
- Documentation & Filing Support
- Fast Turnaround
- Trusted Advisory
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 BIS Scheme X assistance, contact us today — our team will guide you through the latest regulations, updates, and requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A conformity certification ensuring machinery and electrical equipment meet Indian safety and performance requirements.
Indian and foreign manufacturers producing eligible equipment for the Indian market.
Yes, BIS audits manufacturing facilities before granting certification.