BIS certification by the Bureau of Indian Standards (IS 2083:2024) would ensure compliance with standards on flashlights' performance, quality, and safety. It guarantees them the necessary brightness, durability, and efficiency to rely on consumer usage. Through this standard, manufacturers will ensure that the Indian market complies with their set regulations, giving the product a good reputation.
Flashlights are portable, handheld lighting devices for illumination in dark or low-light environments. They are frequently used for industrial applications, outdoor activities, emergencies, and residential purposes. These days, flashlights have many characteristics, including waterproofing, rechargeable batteries, and adjustable brightness. BIS certification guarantees that consumer use's necessary performance and safety criteria are met.
The government issued the Flashlight (Quality Control) Order 2025. The Ministry of Commerce & Industry's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade released this instruction. As of this date, flashlights licensed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) must comply with Indian Standard 2083:2024 and display the Standard Mark as per Scheme-1 of Schedule II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
The key parameters for testing as per IS 2083:2024 include:
The steps listed below outline how to become certified as a BIS professional:
1. Verify relevance: Apply for a BIS license by IS 2083:2024 if your product is classified as 2083:2024.
2. Online Application: Submit a BIS license application online.
3. Factory inspection: The following will be examined by BIS representatives when they visit your production facility:
4. Testing Sample: Product samples are sent to a facility that has earned BIS accreditation for testing. IS 2083:2024 criteria examine the samples for tensile strength, elongation, and chemical resistance.
5. Compliance check: BIS examines the test and inspection reports to verify adherence to the standard.
Various BIS certification schedules are available in India for different producer categories. They are:
There are several ways to obtain a BIS license for IS 2083:2024, also known as the Indian Standard for Flashlights. The process involves:
1. Create an account with BIS: Register via the web portal to receive BIS services.
2 Application filing: Form VI, which contained information about the production unit, product, and producer.
3. Documents Upload: The application form, factory registration, raw material test reports, process flow charts, and quality control plans are enclosed.
4. Cover the application cost: Use the portal to submit the fee for further processing.
5. BIS officers' inspection: Arrange for a factory inspection to evaluate the quality control and manufacturing processes.
6. Sample testing: To comply with IS 2083:2024, submit product samples for examination at a laboratory that BIS has approved.
7. Report review: BIS checks the test and inspection results to ensure they meet the requirements.
8. License: BIS grants permission to apply the Standard Mark to the article upon appropriate compliance.
9. Responsibilities after licensing: preserve the quality of the product, conduct permit audits, and renew the license regularly.
A comprehensive assessment of the expenses related to ISI certification for Indian Standard 2083:2024 is provided below:
S No.
Particular
Amount (INR)
Remarks1. | Application Fee | 1000 | To be paid directly to BIS
2. | Audit Fee | 7000 | To be paid directly to BIS
3. | License Fee | 1000 | To be paid directly to BIS
4. | Sample Testing Fee | As Applicable | To be paid directly to BIS ( Testing charges vary from product to product and lab to lab)
5. | Minimum Advance Marking Fee | As per actual | To be paid directly to BIS (Marking fee vary as per Indian Standard)
6. | Renewal Fee | 1000 | To be paid directly to BIS
7. | Inclusion Fee | 5000 | To be paid directly to BIS
8. | ElitasRCS Service Fee | Please Contact info@elitasrcs.com |
Let's talk about the main advantages of having a BIS certification. Below are some points to consider:
1. Quality assurance: It ensures that the product satisfies the essentials of the Indian standard for structural quality and will be provided to both customers and regulatory bodies. This proves that this product has completed extensive testing and inspections.
2. Greater market acceptance: Many companies favour products with an ISI certificate. Many government tenders for significant construction projects demand materials with an ISI accreditation, which increases the possibility for the company.
3. Adherence to standard regulations: The ISI certification ensures that IS 2083:2024 is followed and shields companies from penalties and legal problems caused by using inferior products.
4. Competitive Advantage: The ISI mark differentiates companies and attracts more clients, acting as a nationwide emblem of excellence and reliability.
5. Consumer Confidence: Customers trust the ISI mark as a symbol of reliability, quality, and safety, which improves the brand's reputation and increases customer loyalty.
6. Reduced risk and liability: When certification lowers the possibility of structural failures or non-compliance issues, manufacturers, suppliers, and end users are less worried about liability.
7. Production Cost Efficiency: IS 2083:2024 considerably improves manufacturing efficiency, sometimes resulting in less waste and more. This reduces long-term costs.
ECRS Private Limited will be your counselor throughout the process of having your things approved by the relevant departments or authorities.
1. Appropriate Documentation: ERCS ensures your product complies with IS requirements. The team guarantees the product documentation will adhere to BIS criteria by intimately understanding the Indian Standard Specifications and BIS suggestions. Staff members who have completed over 150+ projects interpret these requirements for quality control personnel.
2. Pre-Visit Factory Inspection: ERCS provides pre-visit planning to guarantee a seamless BIS inspection. The team inspects your factory to identify and address any possible non-conformities, increasing the procedure's effectiveness and contributing to successful outcomes.
3. Support for BIS Audits: ERCS thoroughly describes the entire BIS inspection procedure so that everyone knows what to bring to the inspection. Their team ensures that the necessary paperwork and protocols are available for an audit to be successful.
Experience Consultants at ERCS are ready to assist you at every step of compliance so as to provide you the best services in India. Get complete information about the certification that your product need to enter in Indian market and build a good consumer base.