Bureau Of Indian Standards (Bis)

What Bureau Of Indian Standards (Bis) does

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standards Body of India, established under the BIS Act 2016 and operating under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Department of Consumer Affairs. Originally constituted as the Indian Standards Institution in 1947 and reorganised as BIS on 1 April 1987 under the BIS Act 1986, the body is responsible for the harmonious development of standardisation, conformity assessment, and related matters across Indian industry and consumer protection. BIS operates multiple parallel service lines: development, publication and maintenance of Indian Standards across technical departments; product certification under the ISI Mark across Schemes I, II, and IV with both voluntary and compulsory certification; systems certification including ISO management systems; hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts under mandatory framework now covering 385 districts; the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) and Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) for electronics/IT goods and imported products; Scheme-X compulsory certification; and laboratory testing services through BIS laboratories and a network of NABL, QAI, and FDAS accredited recognised and empanelled labs.

Underlying technology consists of a set of government-run digital platforms — the eBIS Portal, Manak Online, CRS BIS Portal, BIS Hallmarking System (with HUID-based tracking), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and the BIS Care mobile application — alongside the BIS Standards Store for document sales and consumer engagement portals such as Manak Manch and BIS Talks. No proprietary AI/ML capabilities are disclosed across the technology stack, which is built on conventional web and mobile architectures focused on application intake, licence management, test facility discovery, and consumer verification workflows.

BIS generates revenue through certification and licensing fees (product certification application, inspection, and annual marking fees; systems certification subscriptions), transaction-based hallmarking marking fees, CRS and FMCS registration fees, usage-based laboratory testing charges, and one-time/perpetual fees for Indian Standards documents. Government grant allocations supplement fee income. GTM is a hybrid of self-serve enterprise portals (eBIS, Manak Online, CRS BIS), direct enterprise field sales through regional and branch offices, weekly Jan Sunvai public hearings, and channel partners including licensed hallmarking centres and accredited laboratories. Customer segments span Indian manufacturers (primary), the gold jewellery industry (primary), foreign manufacturers (primary), end consumers (primary), government and educational institutions (secondary), and organisations seeking systems certification (secondary). BIS represents India in the ISO and IEC and operates as the WTO-TBT Enquiry Point.

Name

Bureau Of Indian Standards (Bis)

Legal name

Bureau of Indian Standards

Website

https://bis.org.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is India's statutory National Standards Body, established under the BIS Act 2016, delivering product certification, hallmarking, systems certification, foreign manufacturer registration, and laboratory testing services to Indian manufacturers, gold jewellers, foreign manufacturers, and consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Standards and Conformity Assessment Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD), Certification Program Administration & Scheme Management (Standard Owners) (AFALACAC), Regulatory Consulting & Compliance Program Management (FDA/USDA/EFSA) (AFALADAC)

Keywords

• Standards development
• Product certification
• Gold hallmarking
• Conformity assessment
• Systems certification

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi, Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Product Certification Fees: Fees charged for product certification under BIS scheme, including application fees, inspection fees, and annual licensing fees for use of BIS Standard Mark
2. Systems Certification Fees: Fees for management systems certification including ISO certifications
3. Hallmarking Fees: Marking fees charged to gold refineries and hallmarking centres for hallmarking gold jewellery and artefacts
4. Registration Scheme Fees: Fees for compulsory registration of foreign manufactured products under CRS
5. FMCS Certification Fees: Fees for Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme
6. Standards Sales: Sale of Indian Standards documents through BIS store and online platforms

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels11 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) develops, publishes, and maintains Indian Standards across technical departments, and operates conformity assessment services including product certification (ISI Mark), hallmarking for gold jewellery, systems certification (ISO management systems), the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS), and the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) for electronics and IT goods. BIS also operates laboratory testing services through its own labs and an accredited network, and delivers training through the National Institute of Training on Standardization (NITS). All services are offered to Indian manufacturers, foreign manufacturers, gold jewellers, and other organizations requiring compliance with Indian Standards.

Product overview

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is India's National Standards Body established under the BIS Act 2016, providing a comprehensive suite of standardization and conformity assessment services. The organization operates across multiple service lines: Standards Services (development, publication, and maintenance of Indian Standards), Conformity Assessment (Product Certification with ISI Mark, Systems Certification, Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS), Registration Scheme (CRS) for electronics/IT goods, and Scheme-X Certification), Hallmarking services for gold jewellery with jeweller registration and A&H centre recognition, Laboratory Services with BIS labs and recognized/empanelled laboratory networks, and digital platforms including eBIS Portal, Manak Online, BIS Care App, BIS Library, and BIS Talks video portal. BIS also conducts training through National Institute of Training on Standardization (NITS), manages consumer engagement through complaint registration and outreach, and represents India in ISO and IEC international standards organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standards Services Development, publication, and maintenance of Indian Standards across various technical departments, including standardization cells, published standards, proposals for new standards, wide circulation drafts, and accreditation of Standards Developing Organizations.
• Product Certification (ISI Mark) Certification scheme for products conforming to Indian Standards, including compulsory certification for specific products under Quality Control Orders. Applicants obtain a licence to use the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark) on conforming products.
• Hallmarking Certification scheme for gold jewellery and gold artefacts ensuring purity of gold content through hallmarking with the BIS Standard Mark and unique HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification) per piece. Operates through licensed Assaying and Hallmarking (A&H) Centres.
• Systems Certification Certification of management systems including ISO-aligned quality, environment, and other management systems standards, with surveillance, renewal, and licence to use the BIS standard mark.
• Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) Certification scheme for foreign manufacturers exporting products to India, enabling them to obtain BIS Standard Mark licensing for products sold in the Indian market.
• Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) Compulsory registration scheme for electronics and IT goods manufactured in India or abroad, requiring BIS-recognised laboratory test reports before products can be sold in India.
• BIS Care App Mobile application for consumers enabling verification of BIS certified products and registration of complaints regarding non-conforming products.
• Laboratory Services Testing facilities for product testing under certification schemes, operated through BIS labs, recognised labs, and empanelled labs (Group-1 BIS Recognised Laboratories and Group-2 Empanelled Laboratories).
• Training Services (NITS) Training programmes on standardization and conformity assessment conducted through the National Institute of Training on Standardization (NITS), including capsule courses for SMEs.
• Indian Standards (Documents) Sale Sale and online download of Indian Standards documents through the BIS Store (standardsbis.bsbedge.com) and BIS sales offices.

Quantifiable outcome

• BIS certification scheme is basically voluntary in nature, but for a number of products compliance to Indian Standards is made compulsory by the Central Government for public interest, safety, and national security

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories)coreTechnology or IntegrationNABL is an accreditation body that accredits testing and calibration laboratories. BIS refers to NABL accredited laboratories for product testing under certification schemes. BIS website links to NABL accreditation portal for finding accredited labs.
• QAI (Quality Council of India)coreTechnology or IntegrationQAI provides accreditation for certification bodies. BIS works with QAI accredited laboratories under CAHSC (Certification & Accreditation Hub) programme for laboratory services.
• WTO-TBT (World Trade Organization - Technical Barriers to Trade)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIS operates as the WTO-TBT Enquiry Point for India, handling technical barriers to trade matters and ensuring standards comply with international trade regulations.
• ISO (International Organization for Standardization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIS represents India in ISO, participating in international standards development and harmonization efforts.
• IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIS represents India in IEC, participating in international electrotechnical standards development.
• Educational Institutions (MoU Partners)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIS has MoU with premier technical and professional institutions for education in Standards. Partnership with institutions for standards clubs, internships, and training programmes.
• ITTA and SGCCI (Technical Textiles)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIS collaborated with Indian Technical Textiles Association (ITTA) and Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) for Technical Textiles Conclave 2026.
• Gram PanchayatsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIS has developed Indian Standards for Gram Panchayats and operates a Gram Panchayat Portal to extend standards awareness to rural India.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS SA: World's largest private TIC (testing, inspection, certification) company. Overlaps with BIS in laboratory testing and product certification but operates commercially across many countries rather than as a national standards body.
• TÜV SÜD: Major German-headquartered TIC services company offering product certification, systems certification, and testing — directly overlapping BIS services but as a private commercial operator with global footprint.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC operator competing in the same certification and testing services BIS provides in India, but as a private commercial firm serving multinational clients worldwide.

Direct peers

• DIN (German Institute for Standardization): Germany's national standards body responsible for DIN standards and German mirror participation in ISO/IEC. Direct peer to BIS as a counterpart national standards body with similar mandate over conformity assessment and standards development.
• Standardization Administration of China (SAC): China's national standards authority under SAMR, performing the same role as BIS in India — government-led standards body with mandatory product certification (CCC) and national reach. Most direct structural analog.
• AFNOR (Association Française de Normalisation): France's national standards body issuing NF standards and operating certification businesses. Directly comparable to BIS on standards development, certification, and international representation.
• ANSI (American National Standards Institute): US national standards body coordinating standards development and representing the US in ISO/IEC. Directly comparable to BIS's mandate as India's representative in international standards bodies and convener of conformity assessment.
• Japanese Industrial Standards Committee (JISC) / JSA: Japan's national standards body issuing JIS standards and operating JIS Mark certification. Comparable to BIS on standards + certification mandate and ISO/IEC membership.
• BSI Group (British Standards Institution): The UK National Standards Body and a global commercial TIC operator. Directly comparable to BIS as a national standards body that issues standards and provides certification services; differs from BIS in being a privatized/independent commercial entity rather than a statutory government body.
• ASTM International: US-based international standards developing organization with voluntary consensus standards, certification programs, and global membership. Comparable to BIS on the standards-development side, though not a national body.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/IndianStandards
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bureau-of-indian-standards-bis-
• Instagraminstagram.com/indianstandards

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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