BIS Certification for Laundry & Fabric Care Appliances

Key Eligibility Criteria to Obtain BIS Certification for Laundry

The key eligibility criteria to obtain BIS certification for laundry and fabric care appliances are as follows:

• Appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) to handle compliance & local filings.
• Products must align with the designated Indian Standards.
• Maintain a quality management system to ensure consistent product quality.
• Possess testing equipment, qualified QC personnel, and machinery.
• Set up a physically operational office space or facility.
• Prepare & submit comprehensive technical documentation.
• Test and verify product samples by a BIS-recognized laboratory.

Who Needs to Obtain a BIS Certification for Fabric Care Appliances?

The list of applicants eligible to obtain a BIS certification for fabric care appliances is as follows:

• Domestic manufacturers or companies producing appliances in India.
• Foreign manufacturers or international brand owners exporting these appliances into India.
• Importers or companies bringing these products across borders.
• Brand owners marketing certified appliances under their brand name.
• E-commerce sellers offering covered products in India.

Step-by-Step Process to Obtain BIS Certification for Laundry & Fabric Care Appliances

The step-by-step process to obtain a BIS certification for laundry & fabric care appliances is as discussed below:

1. Step: Product Testing at BIS Recognized Labs
   The first step requires the entities to submit a sample of their appliance for testing at a NABL-accredited and BIS-recognized laboratory in India.


2. Step: Documentation Preparation & Application Filing
   In the next step, the entities are required to prepare necessary documents and file a BIS certification application through the prescribed BIS portal.


3. Step: Scrutiny of Application
   After submission of the application, the BIS scrutinizes the application, test reports, and documents to verify compliance with the applicable certification requirements.


4. Step: BIS Factory Inspection
   In the next step, the BIS conducts an inspection to evaluate the production processes, testing facilities, and QC measures at the manufacturing facility.


5. Step: Evaluation & Grant of Certification
   Upon satisfactory compliance with the evaluation results, the BIS grants BIS certification for laundry & fabric care appliances, thereby allowing manufacturers to use the BIS standard mark on the approved products.


6. Step: Ongoing Compliance & Certification Renewal
   Post-certification, manufacturers must ensure ongoing compliance, including certification renewal, QC measures, and periodic surveillance, wherever applicable.