Frequently Asked Questions

BIS Certification is a conformity assessment framework administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards for products covered under applicable Indian Standards and certification requirements. The applicable certification route depends on the product and relevant regulatory requirements.

BIS-ISI certification is associated with the ISI Mark for products covered under applicable Indian Standards. Manufacturers may need to follow the relevant product standard, testing, documentation and certification procedure before using the ISI Mark where applicable.

BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) applies to specified electronic and IT products covered under the applicable scheme and notifications. The registration process generally involves product testing, documentation and submission through the applicable BIS process.

BIS Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) provides a certification route for eligible foreign manufacturers for products covered by applicable Indian Standards. Requirements can include factory assessment, testing, technical documentation and other applicable compliance conditions.

WPC-related approval or licensing requirements may apply to certain wireless and radio-frequency products operating in India. The applicable requirement depends on the product, frequency, technical specifications and prevailing regulatory framework.

BEE registration or compliance requirements may apply to products covered under applicable programmes administered by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. The exact requirements depend on the relevant product category and programme.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements can apply to specified product or waste categories under the applicable environmental regulations. Producers, importers and other obligated entities may have responsibilities relating to registration, reporting, collection, recycling or compliance, depending on the applicable framework.

TEC certification or related conformity requirements may apply to specified telecommunication products under the applicable regulatory framework. Product category, technical requirements, testing and documentation determine the applicable process.

LMPC-related registration and compliance requirements can apply to businesses dealing with packaged commodities under applicable Legal Metrology requirements. Requirements may relate to declarations, labelling, packaging and other prescribed information.

Depending on the product and applicable Indian regulations, importers may need specific registrations, certifications, approvals or compliance documentation before placing products in the Indian market. Product-specific assessment should be carried out before proceeding.

Yes. Ampere Regulatory can assist with understanding applicable documentation requirements, reviewing available documents, identifying information gaps and coordinating preparation of supporting documentation for the applicable process.

Processing time varies depending on the product, certification or registration type, documentation, testing requirements, authority queries and other factors. A specific timeline can be assessed after reviewing the applicable product and requirements.

Documentation varies by service and product. Depending on the applicable process, documents may include company information, manufacturer details, product specifications, technical documents, test reports, authorization letters, declarations and other supporting information.

Yes. Eligible foreign manufacturers and overseas businesses can require India-specific regulatory support depending on their products and intended market activity. The applicable requirements vary by product and regulatory programme.

Ampere Regulatory can provide guidance and coordination relating to applicable ongoing compliance requirements after registration, certification or approval, subject to the scope of the relevant service.