BIS Scheme-X Certification for
Low–Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Electromechanical Contactors and Motor – Starters – IS/IEC 60947: PART 4: SEC 1: 2012 in India

For the products to be reliable and safe, they should abide by the rules the Indian government has instituted. The Government of India has formulated the BIS Scheme X Certification, which is focused on low-voltage switchgear and control systems. This new certification supersedes the earlier BIS Scheme II Certification, which has undergone great changes for enhanced safety and compliance. The BIS Scheme X would Emphasise the products in the list, such as electromechanical contactors and motor starters with IS/IEC 60947:PART 4:SEC 1:2012.

Electromechanical contactors and motor starters use mechanical components to control the flow of electrical current through a circuit. These are typically applied in applications that do not need intricate accuracy and control in their operations. Its main uses include heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, lighting, and other similar applications.

The right installation and maintenance of these products should occur to ensure that electromechanical contactors and motor starters work reliably and efficiently to control electrical equipment and machinery usage. Testing and inspection can identify the issues at hand while correcting them before they become a potential safety hazard. Here, the BIS scheme X License assures the consumers that the product is reliable and can be used without any ifs and buts.

Conditions for Electromechanical Control Devices and Motor Initiators to Obtain BIS Scheme X License 

Producers: A BIS license is given to the manufacturer. Importers and traders are not eligible to get a BIS Scheme X license. A foreign manufacturing license issued to the manufacturer may have an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) acting as an importer.

Manufacturing Address: The manufacturer's address on the business license and the address on the application must match. If a manufacturer has multiple manufacturing locations, each one needs its own BIS license.

Information about the product: The supplied technical file contains information on the goods' identity, description, materials, manufacturing process, quality assurance check, conformance reports, instructions, design, manufacture, and operation. Other standards include subcontract agreements, test equipment specifications, and thorough compliance criteria to prove conformance.

Procedure To Obtain BIS Scheme X Certification Of Motor Control Devices Is/Iec 60947:Part 4: Sec 1: 2012

To receive Scheme X Certification for Low-Voltage Controlgear Proximity Switches, both domestic and foreign manufacturers must adhere to the same process; however, foreign producers need to complete extra steps. This comprehensive guide for the same: 

A Complete Handbook for Domestic Producers:

1. Comprehending BIS Standards: Learn about the IS that pertains to your particular product.

2. Online portal submission: completing the form online and sending it in with the necessary documents, including technical data, product details, and a compliance declaration.

3. The process of preparing a technical file comprises generating an extensive technical file that comprises

• The product description includes the product's dimensions, specifications, and types of needs.
• The design includes technical drawings for the design switchover.
• Components and Raw Materials: Comprehensive information on suppliers and materials.
• Manufacturing Process: All steps of the process, from obtaining raw materials to doing final testing, are recorded.
• Plans, results, and compliance reports for internal testing and quality control

4. Internal testing: Tests for sustainability, safety, and performance must be conducted in accordance with the BIS's guidelines.

5. Third-party testing, if applicable: If a sample needs to be taken after the inspection, the testing is done at the labs.

6. BIS Factory Inspection: BIS is able to look at the production facility's tools, processes, quality control, and compliance requirements.

Procedure for Foreign Manufacturers:

In order to comply with cross-border regulatory standards, international enterprises must take some additional steps.

1. Understanding of Indian Standards: Foreign manufacturers must have an AIR in order to administer BIS and manage documentation, compliance, audits, and other duties on behalf of a foreign company.

2. Application Submission: Fill out an online application for BIS certification, which includes AIR, and include any other product or manufacturing process details that are required.

3. Preparing Technical Papers

The technical file will contain all of the following:

• Product description: Details about the product, such as its dimensions, kind, and characteristics.
• Design drawings are necessary for product design.
• Information about Components and Materials: Information about raw materials and suppliers
• Documentation of the Manufacturing Process: Quality Controls, Process Flow, and Production Procedure.
• Examples of quality control methods include internal testing logs, third-party reports, and compliance with BIS Standards.

5. Testing and Compliance Report: Have the products examined by a reputable laboratory if required.

6. Factory Inspection (Foreign): Ask a BIS inspection team to visit the overseas manufacturing site in order to compare the layout, production quality, and standards.

7. Import Permits and Customs Clearance: In order to ensure that their import certifications and documentation are suitably aligned for regulatory clearance and a seamless entry into the Indian market, foreign companies must adhere to Indian customs legislation.

An overview of the key differences:

• It is mandatory for foreign producers to choose an authorized Indian representative.
• Factory inspection: BIS inspections of factories abroad may necessitate extra preparation and approvals.
• This complicates the import and distribution process because import and customs documentation are required.

In order to market their products in India under the reliable Scheme X BIS certificate, both domestic and foreign producers had to prove that they complied with Indian requirements.

Directions For The Nomination Of An Indian Representative (AIR):

To get a BIS Bureau of Indian Standards Scheme X Certificate, overseas applicants must designate an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) for business operations in India. A local office in India is a must. As the local agent, AIR is in charge of overseeing and submitting certification applications. They can also be reached for inquiries.

Foreign firms must adhere to the following guidelines when selecting an authorized Indian representative (AIR):

Situation 1: International manufacturers maintain a branch office or liaison in India: An AIR officer will be assigned to that liaison officer.

Situation 2: In India, the foreign producer does not have a liaison office or branch office. The owner or registered user of the brand or trademark mentioned in the article resides in India: AIR shall be the owner of the brand or trademark.

There is neither a proprietor nor a registered user for the brand or trademark listed in the article: The AIR will be replaced by other companies or groups.

Cost For Acquiring BIS Scheme X Certificate: Electromechanical Contactors And Motor Starters, Is/Iec 60947:Part 4: Sec 1: 2012

Cost For Bis Scheme X Certification/Electronics Products
Sl. No. | Fee Type | Fee ( in ₹)
(1) | (2) | (3)
1. | Application fee for grant of licence | 2,000
2. | Application fee for grant of certificate of conformity | 2,000
3. | Certification fee for grant of licence or renewal of licence  | 25,000 per year
4. | Certification fee for grant of certificate of conformity  | 10,000 
5. | Fee for review of technical file for grant of licence or certificate of conformity or change in scope of licence  | 20,000 per technical file 
6. | Inspection fees, including surveillance, for any site visit  | 20,000 per man-day 
7. | Sample procurement charges  | On actuals
8. | Testing Charges  | On actuals
Note*1.  The Bureau reserves the right to collect the fees in advance2.  The manufacturers that are situated outside the territory of India shall bear all expenses, including the cost to the Bureau of the days spent by its certification officer(s) in connection with the inspection, audit, or evaluation at the manufacturing facility, testing laboratory, or any other premises (from the time of departure from the place of posting till return thereto), and the testing fee, as the case may be, as decided by the Bureau.3. The following concessions shall be applicable in respect of all types of fees mentioned in the above table, except for the application fee for grant of license or certificate of conformity and those collected on actuals: (1) For small and medium-scale enterprises, the concession of 20%.(2) For micro-scale enterprises, the concession of 80% for the initial three years from the date of this notification and an additional concession of 10% on the fees applicable to small and medium-scale enterprises afterwards. For start-up enterprises, a concession of 50% for the first three years from the date of this notification and thereafter under its applicable micro, small, or medium-scale categories.(4) Women entrepreneur enterprises: 50% concession for the first year from the date of this notification, and 10% concession afterwards on its applicable micro, small, or medium scale categories afterwards.
(5) For north-eastern areas as defined in the North-Eastern Council Act, 1971 (84 of 1971), an additional concession of 10% irrespective of the scale of the enterprises.

• The most crucial stage of the certification process is product testing, which defines whether the quality parameters of the product meet Indian standards.
• Testing facilities, for this reason, also need to be invested in so that test equipment is set up in internal manufacturing test laboratories.
• We may charge you for a pre-visit at your factory, as part of the fees mentioned above, to ensure that your product satisfies applicable Indian Standards as well as BIS certification standards.

Documents Required For Low-Voltage Controller Certification Under IS/IEC 60947: Part 4: Sec 1: 2012

The documents that are needed at the time of BIS Scheme X Certification:

• The appropriate protocol should be followed when filling out the BIS application form.
• Paper with the names and addresses of the factory and the applicant.
• Third-party lab test report for Indian Standards.
• If an authorized signatory signs the application, the CEO must issue an authorization letter in that person's name.
• Technical information about the products in question, including schematic diagrams of PCB layouts, user manuals, and lists of essential components.
• Receipt of acknowledgement.
• Subject: Initiative and affidavit signed by the designated NRI Representative (if the manufacturer is located abroad) and supported by identity documentation
• Test results from a laboratory approved by BIS.

Important Points To Consider For BIS Scheme X Registration

• When registering for the BIS scheme X License, certain points need to be considered; they are:
• While choosing the agency and lab to register for BIS scheme X, the license of the lab should not be suspended.
• The manufacturer, the owner of the brand, and the authorized Indian representative must all sign the paperwork.
• Product details should be carefully entered in CDF, and product component information should be accurate in CCL.
• The test report is good for 90 days or three months. It must be turned in to BIS before that time.
• Before your sample is tested at the lab, all necessary paperwork must be ready.

ERCS Private Limited's function in registering your product:

To our knowledge, the manufacturer needs to have his products tested for the prescribed benchmarks as per Indian Standards for getting BIS certification and delivering a premium-grade product.

ERCS Private Limited will be with you as your companion, consultant, and mentor at every stage in securing certification from any relevant authorities or departments en route.

Scope of work by ECRS Private Limited:

• Your product must meet Indian Standards requirements.

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has established a wide network in the electronic industry and many BIS departments to support the product of low-voltage switchgear and control gear.

• Documentation that is thorough and cognizant of the BIS Scheme-X guidelines:

To facilitate the manufacturing industries' acquisition of BIS certifications, guidelines have been devised. Over 500 projects have been finished by our team, and we have technically skilled contacts in a wide range of industries.

To reliably and effectively document your items, we give the quality control staff the best interpretation possible based on the Indian Standard Specifications and BIS regulations.