At Octagona India Private Limited, we specialize in helping manufacturers and their partners navigate the complex landscape of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) regulations. Our team of experienced professionals offers end-to-end support for BIS certification, regulatory updates, product investigation analyses, and compliance assistance so that your products are compliant, competitive, and market ready in India.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is India's National Standards Body responsible for the formulation and enforcement of quality and safety standards across a wide range of products. Many products—especially mechanical parts, chemicals, toys, furniture, footwear, electronics, IT equipment, and consumer goods—require BIS certification under Indian law before they can be sold or imported into the Indian market.
Obtaining BIS certification demonstrates product quality and safety compliance, builds customer trust and brand credibility, avoids regulatory penalties, customs impoundment, or market delays, and enhances competitiveness in both domestic and export markets. Non-compliance, on the other hand, can result in shipment holds, legal penalties, fines, and reputational damage.
That's where Octagona India steps in—your hands-on partner in BIS certification and compliance.
We provide a comprehensive suite of services tailored to your product category and regulatory obligations:
Our team guides you through every step of the BIS certification process, including assessing whether your product requires mandatory certification, identifying applicable schemes and Indian Standards (IS), preparing and tracking applications, and coordinating with BIS officials for audits. We ensure your documentation and product compliance are aligned with BIS norms.
Regulatory frameworks evolve, and new product categories are frequently added to the mandatory list. Octagona India monitors all BIS-related notifications, amendments, new regulatory mandates, and changes to Indian Standards on your behalf. We keep your team informed through timely alerts and action plans so that you are never caught off-guard.
Before applying for certification, we conduct in-depth product investigations. This includes technical assessment against relevant IS standards, gap analysis of product specifications, recommendations for corrective action, and pre-audit preparation to reduce risk and avoid costly rework.
Many BIS certification pathways require product testing at BIS-accredited laboratories. We assist in coordinating sample submission, testing schedules, evaluating test reports for compliance assurance, and assisting in retesting or corrective measures when needed.
For importers, BIS compliance is indispensable at customs clearance. We support pre-import checks, Harmonized System (HS) code evaluation, preparation of Self-Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) documents, and liaison with customs officials to facilitate smooth clearance.
Choosing Octagona India means choosing a partner that understands BIS processes inside out, maintains direct liaison with regulators and labs, provides strategic advisory, and saves you time, effort, and compliance risk.
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Ready to take the stress out of BIS certification? Contact Octagona India Private Limited for a consultation. We'll evaluate your requirements, map the certification pathway, and help you achieve compliance with confidence.
Phone: +91-11-41525077
Email: india@octagona.com
Office: New Delhi, INDIA
Besides BIS, many products need other Indian approvals before they can be imported or sold. We manage all of them under one roof.
A category-wise check of whether your product needs BIS certification, which Indian Standard applies and which scheme (ISI mark or CRS) you must follow.
End-to-end BIS registration under the ISI mark or the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS): testing, documentation, factory audit and grant of licence for Indian and foreign manufacturers.
Acting as the Authorised Indian Representative that BIS requires for foreign manufacturers, liaising with BIS and taking responsibility for compliance in India. Billed monthly.
Timely renewal of your BIS licence or registration, with updated test reports, documents and fee payment, so your products stay on the market.
An assessment of whether you must register as a producer, importer or brand owner under the plastic packaging, e-waste or battery waste rules, and what your obligations are.
Registration on the CPCB EPR portals for plastic packaging, e-waste and battery waste, plus annual returns and target fulfilment through registered recyclers.
Acting as the Indian authorised representative for foreign producers so they can obtain and keep EPR registration with the CPCB.
A review of your wireless product's frequency bands and technology to confirm whether ETA certification from WPC is required.
Equipment Type Approval (ETA) from the WPC wing for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other wireless devices, including RF test reports and portal filing.
FSSAI licences for food importers and food businesses, and CDSCO registration for medical devices, drugs and cosmetics imported into India.
Need help with any of these services? Talk to our team in India.
Products covered by a Quality Control Order or the Compulsory Registration Scheme need BIS certification before they can be sold or imported. These include many electronics and IT products, electrical appliances, toys, chemicals, steel products, footwear and furniture. We check the exact status of your product.
The ISI mark scheme mainly covers industrial and consumer goods and includes a factory inspection. CRS mainly covers electronics and IT products and is based on testing at a BIS-recognised laboratory.
Yes. Foreign manufacturers applying for BIS certification must appoint an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR), who is responsible for compliance in India. Octagona can act as your AIR.
Producers, importers and brand owners of plastic packaging, electronic products and batteries must register with the CPCB and meet yearly recycling targets.
Yes. Wireless devices that use de-licensed frequency bands, such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi products, need Equipment Type Approval (ETA) from WPC before they can be imported and sold in India.
It depends on the product and scheme. CRS registration is usually faster because it is based on lab testing, while ISI mark certification for foreign manufacturers takes longer because it includes a factory audit. We give you a realistic timeline after the applicability analysis.