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Steel and Iron Products BIS Certification

157 steel and iron products need an ISI mark licence from BIS before they can be made, imported or sold in India. Find your product, its Indian Standard and the order that made it compulsory.

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Steel and Iron Products under compulsory BIS certification

157 products across 148 Indian Standards. Open a product for its scope, order details and FAQs.

ProductIndian StandardOrder
Stress-Relieved Prestressing Wire IS 1785 (Part 1) : 1983 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
As-Drawn Prestressing Steel Wire IS 1785 (Part 2) : 1983 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Indented Wire for Pre-stressed Concrete IS 6003:2010 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Prestressing Strand (Stress-Relieved) IS 6006:2014 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated Reinforcing Bars IS 13620:1993 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Low Relaxation 7-Ply PC Strand IS 14268:1995 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
GI Sheets (Plain and Corrugated) IS 277:2003 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Boiler Quality Steel Plates IS 2002:2009 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Pressure Vessel Steel Plates (Low Temp) IS 2041:2009 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Carbon Steel Billets for Structural Steel IS 2830:2012 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
TMT Bars (High Strength Deformed Bars) IS 1786:2008 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
CRNO Electrical Steel Sheets IS 648:2006 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
CRGO Electrical Steel Sheets IS 3024:2015 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Semi-Processed Oriented Electrical Steel IS 15391:2003 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Hot Rolled Structural Steel IS 2062:2011 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Mild Steel Rebars for Concrete IS 432 : Part 1:1982 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Hard-Drawn Steel Wire for Concrete IS 432 : Part 2:1982 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
CRCA Sheets (Cold Forming and Drawing) IS 513 (Part-1): 2016 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
CRCA Sheets (High Tensile, Multi-phase) IS 513(Part-2):2016 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
HR Coils, Sheets and Plates IS 1079: 2017 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Carbon Steel Billets and Bars for Forgings IS 1875:1992 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Mild Steel for Metal Arc Welding Electrodes IS 2879:1998 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steel Chequered Plates IS 3502:2009 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Cold Rolled Steel Strips (Box Strappings) IS 5872:1990 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
HR Steel for Forming and Flanging IS 5986: 2017 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
HR Steel Sheet for LPG Cylinders IS 6240:2008 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Hot Rolled Bars for Bright Bars IS 7283:1992 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Mild Steel Wire Rods IS 7887:1992 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
HR Strip for Welded Tubes and Pipes IS 10748:2004 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
HR Strip for Cold Rolling IS 11513:2017 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
HR Narrow Strip for Welded Tubes IS 15647:2006 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
High Carbon Steel Wire Rods IS 7904:2017 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
PPGI Sheets and Coils (Pre-painted GI) IS 14246:2013 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
PPGL Sheets (Pre-painted Galvalume) IS 15965:2012 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Mild Steel Wire (General Engineering) IS 280: 2006 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Round Steel Wire for Ropes IS 1835:1976 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
GI Armour Wires and Tapes for Cables IS 3975:1999 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Alloy Steel Billets and Blooms for Forging IS 4368:1967 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Spring Steel Wire (Cold Drawn) IS 4454 (Part 1) : 2001 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Spring Steel Wire (Oil Hardened) IS 4454 (Part 2): 2001 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Bead Wires for Tyres IS 4824:2006 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Cold Heading Steel (Carbon, Low Alloy) IS 11169 (Part 1): 1984 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Structural Weather Resistant Steel IS 11587:1986 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Fire Resistant Steel IS 15103: 2002 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
High Tensile Steel for Gas Cylinders IS 15914:2011 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Galvalume Sheets (Al-Zn Coated Steel) IS 15961:2012 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Earthquake Resistant Structural Steel IS 15962:2012 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Stainless Steel Wire Rod IS 6527:1995 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Stainless Steel Wires IS 6528:1995 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Stainless Steel Bars and Flats IS 6603:2001 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Stainless Steel Sheets for Utensils IS 5522:2014 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip IS 6911:2017 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Low Nickel Stainless Steel for Utensils IS 15997:2012 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Ferrosilicon IS 1110 : 1990 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Ferronickel IS 4409 : 1973 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Hot Rolled Steel Strip (bailing) IS 1029 : 1970 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
HR Coils for Tinplate and Black Plate IS 2385 : 1977 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Ship Hull Structural Steel IS 3039 : 1988 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Bright Steel Bars – V IS 9550 2001 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Tool and Die Steels IS 3748 : 1990 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steel for Hardening and Tempering IS 5517 : 1993 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Galvanized Structural Steel IS 16732: 2019 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Engine Valve Steel IS 7494 : 1981 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
C-Mn Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels IS 12146 : 1987 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Amorphous Steel Strip (Fe-Based) IS 16585 : 2016 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Billets for Re-rolling (Ordinary Quality) IS 2831 : 2012 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steel Rivet Bars (Structural) IS 1148: 2009 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Mild Steel Wire, Cold Heading Quality IS 1673: 1984 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steel Wire for Wood Screws IS 1812: 1982 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Cold – Rolled Steel Strips for Springs IS 2507: 1975 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Wire Rod for Machine Screws IS 2255: 1977 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Railway Spring Steel (Volute, Helical) IS 3195: 1992 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Automotive Suspension Spring Steel IS 3431: 1982 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Railway Leaf Spring Steel (Flat) IS 3885-Part-1: 1992 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Railway Leaf Spring Steel (Rib and Groove) IS 3885-Part- 2: 1992 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steel Wire for Umbrella Ribs IS 4223: 1975 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steel Wire for Staples, Pins and Clips IS 4224: 1972 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
CR Strip for Bearing Cages IS 4397: 1999 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Bearing Steel (Carbon-Chromium) IS 4398: 1994 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steel Wire for Spokes IS 6902: 1973 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steel for Welded Link Chains IS 6967: 1973 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
CR Medium and High Carbon Steel Strip IS 7226: 1974 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steel Wire for Cold-Forged Rivets IS 7557: 1982 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steel Billets for Springs, Rivets, Screws IS 8052: 2006 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Billets for High Carbon Wire Rods IS 8951: 2001 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Billets for Mild Steel Wire Rods IS 8952: 1995 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
CR Steel Strip for Razor Blades IS 9476: 1980 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steel Wire for Needles IS 9962: 1981 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Ball and Roller Bearing Steel IS 17111: 2019 (ISO 683- 17: 2014) Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
High Temperature Bolting Steel IS 14331:1995 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Galvanized Rebars (Hot-Dip Zinc Coated) IS 12594: 1988 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Carbon Steel Billets for Re-rolling IS 14650:1999 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Rivet Wire for Bearing Industry IS 4882: 1979 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
High Tensile Bars for Prestressed Concrete IS 2090:1983 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Stainless Steel Billets for Forging IS 6529:1996 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Stainless Steel Strip for Razor Blades IS 9294:1979 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Stainless Steel Welding Core Wire IS 10631:1983 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Non-Magnetic SS Binding Wire IS 10632 (Part 2):1983 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Non-Magnetic SS Sheets and Strips IS 10632 (Part 3):1983 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Cold Heading Stainless Steel IS 11169 (Part 2): 1989 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steels for Pneumatic Tools IS 5651:1987 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Heat Resisting Steels IS 9516:1980 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steels for Piston Pins (Gudgeon Pins) IS 11952:1986 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Heating Element Alloys IS 12045:1987 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Maraging Steel Bars (18% Nickel) IS 14652:1999 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steel Wire Fabric (Welded Mesh) IS 1566:1982 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Ferrochromium IS 1170: 1992 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Soft Magnetic Iron Strips IS 11946:1987 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Soft Magnetic Iron Bars and Rods IS 11947:1987 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Aircraft Chrome-Moly Steel Bars IS 963: 1958 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Stainless Steel Spring Wire IS 4454 (Part 4): 2001 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Cold-reduced Electrolytic Tin Plate IS 1993 : 2018 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Tin-Free Steel (Chromium Coated) IS 12591:2018 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Expanded Metal Sheets IS 412:1975 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steel Billets,Bars and Sections for Boilers IS 2100: 1970 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Hard Drawn Steel Wire for Upholstery Springs IS 2589: 1975 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Mild Steel Rivet Bars for Ship Building IS 3298: 1981 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steel for Spring Washers IS 4072: 1975 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Magnetic Banding Wire for Armatures IS 8510 (Part II): 1977 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Non-Magnetic Banding Wire (Tinned) IS 8510 (PartIII): 1977 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Split Pin Wire (Half Round) IS 8563: 1977 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steel Wire for Nipples for Spokes IS 8564: 1977 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Heald Wire IS 8565: 1977 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steel Wire for Reeds IS 8566: 1977 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Plates for Galvanizing Pots IS 8917: 1978 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steel for Agricultural Discs IS 9442: 1980 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steel Sheet for Porcelain Enamelling IS 9485: 1980 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Mild Steel Wire for Cotter Pins IS 10794: 1984 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Trapezoidal Steel Wire for Springs Washers IS 12262:1988 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Silicomanganese IS 1470: 2013 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Structural Steel (Ordinary Quality) IS 15911:2010 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Ferromanganese IS 1171: 2011 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Free-Cutting Steels (Carbon, C-Mn) IS 4431: 1978 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Case Hardening Steels IS 4432: 1988 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steels for Die Blocks for Drop Forging IS 5518: 1996 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Forged/Rolled CTC Segments IS 8748: 1978 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels IS 12145: 1987 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Tool Steel Forgings for Metal Forming IS 13387: 1992 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Steel for Shell Bodies (Defence) IS 14698:1999 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Cold – Reduced Tinmill Products – Blackplate IS/ISO 11951 : 2016 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Flame and Induction Hardening Steels IS 3930: 1994 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Thermostat Metal Sheet and Strip IS 5478: 1969 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Forging Stock from Continuous Casting IS 13352: 1992 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Low Relaxation Prestressing Wire IS 16644: 2018 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Electrogalvanized Steel Sheets (EG) IS 17404 : 2020 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
HR and CR Strip for Electrical Steel IS 18316: 2023 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Line Pipe Steel (HR Strip and Plate) IS 18384: 2023 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Automotive GI and GA Steel Sheets IS 18385: 2023 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
ZAM Coated Steel Sheets IS 18513: 2023 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Ferromolybdenum IS 1469: 1993 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
Ferro Vanadium IS 1466: 1985 Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E)
DI Pipes (Ductile Iron Pressure Pipes) IS 8329 : 2000 Ductile Iron Pressure Pipes and Fittings (Quality Control) Order, 2009, S.O. No. 1544(E)
DI Fittings (Ductile Iron) IS 9523:2000 Ductile Iron Pressure Pipes and Fittings (Quality Control) Order, 2009, S.O. No. 1544(E)
Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes IS 1161:2014 Mild Steel Tubes (excluding seamless tube & tubes according to API Specification) (Quality Control) order,1978 and Amendment Order, 1983, G.S.R. No. 374(E)
Mild Steel Tubes and Pipes IS 1239 (Part 1):2014 Mild Steel Tubes (excluding seamless tube & tubes according to API Specification) (Quality Control) order,1978 and Amendment Order, 1983, G.S.R. No. 374(E)
Water Well Casing Pipes (Steel) IS 4270:2001 Mild Steel Tubes (excluding seamless tube & tubes according to API Specification) (Quality Control) order,1978 and Amendment Order, 1983, G.S.R. No. 374(E)
Malleable Iron Shots and Grits IS 9139:1979 Malleable Iron Shots and Grits (Quality Control) Order, 2020

How BIS certification works for steel and iron products

  1. Confirm the exact Indian Standard and the varieties to cover
  2. Get the product tested at a BIS-recognised lab (simplified procedure) or arrange BIS sampling
  3. Apply on Manak Online with factory, quality-control and test documents
  4. BIS factory inspection and sample verification
  5. Grant of licence, then marking with the ISI mark and CM/L number

Testing. BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.

Timeline. BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.

Fees. Application fee ₹1,000 and annual licence fee ₹1,000, inspection charges of ₹7,000 per man-day, testing charges, and an annual minimum marking fee set for each Indian Standard (with concessions for micro and small units).

Mark on product. The ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.

Frequently asked questions

Is BIS certification mandatory for steel and iron products?

Yes, for the 157 products listed on this page. Each is covered by a Quality Control Order, so it needs an ISI mark licence before it is manufactured, imported, sold or stored for sale in India. Check the exact product and Indian Standard in the table.

How long does BIS certification take for steel and iron products?

BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.

What does BIS certification cost?

Application fee ₹1,000 and annual licence fee ₹1,000, inspection charges of ₹7,000 per man-day, testing charges, and an annual minimum marking fee set for each Indian Standard (with concessions for micro and small units).

Can overseas manufacturers of steel and iron products apply?

The licence is granted to the manufacturer for a specific factory and product. Indian factories apply under Scheme-I; overseas factories apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and must nominate an Authorised Indian Representative.

Source: BIS list of products under compulsory certification (Scheme-I), checked October 2026. See the full BIS product list for other categories.

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