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BIS Certification for Lithium-Ion Batteries - An Overview

Looking for BIS Certification for Lithium-Ion batteries? At Corpbiz, we ensure 100% documentation accuracy and fast process. With us, you’ll be able to understand the sample testing requirements. We also help you coordinate with BIS-recognized laboratories and liaise with the relevant authorities for BIS certification of Lithium-Ion Batteries. Our support enables manufacturers like you to respond to regulatory queries.

Determine the compliance mandates for IS 16046 (Parts 2) and 16047 (Part 3), including capital requirements. We’ll also assist foreign entrepreneurs in appointing an Indian Authorized Representative to help you complete the online application process on your behalf. Successfully processed over 2500 BIS applications since 2018.

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What is the Criteria for BIS Certification for Lithium-Ion Batteries?

The criteria for BIS Certification for Lithium-Ion Batteries are as follows:

  • A registered company in India.
  • Compliance with relevant IS standards for safety, performance, & testing rules.
  • Sample battery test with a BIS-approved lab in India.
  • Application filing within 90 days of the issuance of the test report.
  • Appointment of an AIR for foreign manufacturers.
  • A business license for each production unit.
  • Certificate of incorporation/branch office registration of the AIR.
  • A trademark registration for the lithium-Ion battery product.
  • An authorization letter if the brand is owned by a third party.
  • Proper authorization papers for the Indian representative
  • The application must specify the production capacity and technical details.
Documents Required for BIS Certification for Lithium-Ion Batteries

What Are the Documents Required for BIS Certification for Lithium-Ion Batteries?

The list of documents required for BIS Certification for Lithium-Ion Batteries is as follows:

  • Application Form
  • A test report within validity
  • Certificate of the manufacturer’s company formation
  • MOA/AOA
  • Industrial license and lease agreement of each factory unit
  • Electricity and water bills of the production facilities
  • Complete layout of the manufacturing plan
  • Flow chart of the production process
  • Name and address proof of the Indian representative
  • A letter of authorization and nomination for the AIR
  • Representative's company registration certificate (if any)
  • A certificate of trademark registration
  • Brand’s authorization letter
  • An affidavit confirming compliance with BIS guidelines
  • User and technical manual of the product
  • Proposed marking label
  • List of machinery and testing equipment
  • Technical specification sheets
  • Description of the lithium-Ion battery products

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How to Apply for BIS Certification for Lithium-Ion Batteries with Corpbiz?

Check out how Corpbiz experts will help you apply for a BIS certification for Lithium-Ion Batteries with Corpbiz’s expertise, as described below:

  • Step 1: Identify the Testing Parameters and Applicable IS Standards
    Our associates will help you determine the relevant IS standards required for your lithium-Ion batteries. The standards regulate the performance, safety, and testing mandates of the batteries.
  • Step 2: Send A Battery Sample to Product Testing
    In the next step, we’ll assist you in connecting with a top-rated BIS-approved lab to send your sample for testing, as part of the BIS compliance under the CRS registration scheme.
  • Step 3: Appoint a Representative
    If you’re a foreign-based manufacturing company, then you’ll have to appoint an India-based resident individual or company to act on your behalf with the BIS.
  • Step 4: Prepare Document
    Our associates will help you prepare an authorization letter, a power of attorneys (POA), affidavit declarations, and nomination letters. We'll compile all the supporting documents like technical sheets, factory paperwork, BIS registration certificates, and business license approvals.
  • Step 5: File the Application
    We'll enrol you on the BIS CRS portal and fill out the application form. Key details include the manufacturing plant’s address, production capacity, and battery specifications. After completing the application, we’ll submit it with the required documents and fees on your behalf.
  • Step 6: Review by the BIS
    The officials will evaluate your documents and application to ensure they meet the requirements under the IS 16046 (Part 2). We'll coordinate with them and respond to their queries if they have any clarifications after consulting with you.
  • Step 7: Grant of the Certification
    Once the Bureau is satisfied with your application, it will issue the BIS certification for lithium-Ion batteries. You can now start marking and labelling your product and packaging with the unique registration number.
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Why Trust Corpbiz for BIS Registration for Lithium-Ion Batteries?

With over 10 years of BIS regulatory compliance and advisory experience, we bring the expertise of over 10,000 PAN India professionals. Key reasons to trust Corpbiz for BIS registration for Lithium-Ion Batteries are as follows:

  • 100% Cost Transparency
  • Network of over 500 BIS Consultants
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Frequently Asked Questions about BIS Certification for Lithium-Ion Batteries

You must apply for registration with documents within 3 months of the test report’s issuance. You may have to go for another sample of testing if the report expires before you’ve filed the application with the BIS.

Yes, non-India-based companies can register their products under the CRS scheme with the BIS by appointing an authorized Indian representative. An AIR can be:
  • A branch office of a foreign company.
  • The trademark owner of the battery product’s brand.
  • Any eligible Indian individual or legal entity.

The entire procedure, starting from the appointment of a signatory & testing process to final approval, will be completed in:
  • Sample test in the lab: 2 to 4 weeks
  • Application submission: 1 day
  • Examination by the BIS: 1 to 2 weeks

  • Application: INR 1000
  • Registration: INR 50,000
  • Authorized Representative Service Charge: INR 20,000- INR 60,000
  • Sample Test Per Model: INR 30,000- INR 80,000

  • At least an INR 2 lakh penalty or 10 times the total of your production units.
  • Criminal prosecution and subsequent imprisonment for 2 years.
  • Seizure and destruction of machinery and equipment.
  • Detention of the goods by the Indian Customs Authority
  • Additional costs on re-exports of the product.
  • Temporary or permanent ban on manufacturing, selling, and distributing your product.
  • Removal of products from physical shops, malls, and online platforms
  • Loss of reputation and brand damage in the market.
  • Termination of government contracts and tenders.

Yes, if you’re engaged in the manufacturing business of lithium-Ion batteries, then you’ll need to register with the Bureau of Indian Standards under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS). The certification ensures that the product has undergone proper testing at a BIS-approved lab and is safe to use by consumers.

Primary standards for lithium-Ion batteries include:
  • IS 16046 (Part 2): 2018- provides safety guidelines for ion battery packs and assembled batteries used in mobile phones, laptops, tablets, portable electronics, and related devices.
  • 16047 (Part 3): 2018- testing requirements and procedures for lithium-Ion and battery packs used in various portable consumer devices. The standards ensure that the product is safe against overcharging issues, short-circuits, thermal abuse, mechanical shock, and temperature.

The main IS standards for BIS CRS registration for LED lights are mentioned below-
The CRS registration is valid for two years from certification. You must renew the permit within the last 90 days of its ongoing validity. Manufacturers like you will have to incur penalties of INR 5,000 if you fail to renew your BIS registration.

No, under the compulsory registration scheme, there’s no mandate for audit or inspection of the manufacturing plant unit. A test report, along with the technical sheet documents, is sufficient for approval.

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