Reverse Osmosis Based Point of Use Water Treatment System for Drinking Purposes BIS Certification
BIS certification is compulsory for reverse osmosis based point of use water treatment system for drinking purposes. Manufacturers need an ISI mark licence under IS 16240 : 2023 before the product can be made, imported or sold in India.
Reverse Osmosis Based Point of Use Water Treatment System for Drinking Purposes BIS certification at a glance
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
|---|---|
| Indian Standard | |
| Category | Water Treatment System |
| Notified under | Environment (Protection) 115 Amendment Rules, 2021, G.S.R.724(E), dated 04.10.2021 · Order PDF |
| Mark on product | The ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number |
| Apply on | Manak Online |
Who needs it
Any manufacturer making reverse osmosis based point of use water treatment system for drinking purposes for the Indian market, and any importer bringing it in, needs the product covered by a valid BIS licence (ISI mark). 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.
Without it, the goods cannot be manufactured, imported, sold, distributed or stored for sale. Contravening Section 17 of the BIS Act, 2016 can lead to imprisonment of up to two years, or a fine of at least ₹2 lakh (₹5 lakh for repeat contraventions) that can reach ten times the value of the goods, or both.
How to get BIS certification for reverse osmosis based point of use water treatment system for drinking purposes
- Confirm the exact Indian Standard and the varieties to cover
- Get the product tested at a BIS-recognised lab (simplified procedure) or arrange BIS sampling
- Apply on Manak Online with factory, quality-control and test documents
- BIS factory inspection and sample verification
- 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).
Validity. Under the 2026 amendments to the BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, licences can be granted for up to 5 years, with fees paid annually.
For the full process, see our ISI mark certification guide, and for overseas factories, the FMCS guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is BIS certification mandatory for reverse osmosis based point of use water treatment system for drinking purposes?
Yes. BIS certification for reverse osmosis based point of use water treatment system for drinking purposes is compulsory under the Environment (Protection) 115 Amendment Rules, 2021, G.S.R.724(E). The product cannot be manufactured, imported, sold or stored for sale in India without a valid BIS licence (ISI mark) and the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Which Indian Standard applies to reverse osmosis based point of use water treatment system for drinking purposes?
IS 16240 : 2023. The product must meet this standard as current on the date of testing.
How long does BIS certification for reverse osmosis based point of use water treatment system for drinking purposes take?
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.
Can a foreign manufacturer get BIS certification for reverse osmosis based point of use water treatment system for drinking purposes?
Yes, through the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS). BIS inspects the overseas factory, and the manufacturer nominates an Authorised Indian Representative who is named on the licence.
What mark must appear on reverse osmosis based point of use water treatment system for drinking purposes?
The ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number, applied as the BIS marking guidelines require, on the product and its packaging.
Source: BIS list of products under compulsory certification (Scheme-I), checked October 2026. Orders change often; confirm the current notification before applying.
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