VCCI testing and certification

1. Introduction to BIS certification

The Bureau of Indian Standards, referred to as BIS, is responsible for product certification. BIS has 5 regional bureaus and 19 sub-bureaus.

2. Local regulatory requirements in India

(1)The foreign manufacturer must have a liaison office or branch office in India with the permission of the Reserve Bank of India, and the liaison office or branch office shall comply with all the statutes, bylaws and rules of BIS;

(2) India has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government on the application of BIS Acts, Bylaws and Rules and Penalties;

(3)The producer appoints an authorised agent in India who declares on behalf of the producer to be subject to and responsible for the BIS1986 Act, Bylaws and Rules in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement signed between BIS and the foreign producer.