The cost of BIS certification has two parts. The first is the government fee, which BIS publishes. The second is everything else: lab testing, sample logistics, consultant fees and the cost of delays. For a new CRS registration the BIS fees are ₹27,000 for the first year for a large enterprise (₹1,000 application fee, ₹1,000 annual licence fee and a ₹25,000 annual processing fee), and much less for an MSME. For an ISI mark licence the main cost is an annual minimum marking fee that BIS sets for each product. Since February 2026, BIS fees for both schemes are paid every year in advance. Foreign manufacturers under FMCS pay the same fees as Indian applicants, plus travel costs for the factory visit and a USD 10,000 bank guarantee. Testing is usually the biggest variable, and BIS does not set it.
All figures below are taken from official BIS documents as they stood on 11 October 2026. BIS revises fees and concessions by notification, so check the linked source before you budget.
CRS registration cost (electronics and IT goods)
CRS fees are set in paragraph 5 of Scheme-II, which was substituted in full by the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Amendment Regulations, 2026, published in the Gazette of India on 25 February 2026 and in force from that date:
| Fee | Amount | When it is paid |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | ₹1,000 | New application |
| Annual licence fee | ₹1,000 | Every year |
| Processing fee | ₹25,000 per application per year | In advance, at grant and every year the registration continues |
| Each additional test report | ₹20,000 | With an application that has more than one report |
| Inclusion of new models or extension of scope | ₹30,000 per application | Adding models to an existing registration |
| Renewal application fee | ₹1,000 | Renewal |
| Renewal processing fee | ₹25,000 per year | In advance, for each year of the renewed validity |
| Name, address, management, Indian representative or contact change; model withdrawal; critical component update | ₹5,000 per request | Any time after grant |
The amendment also gives MSMEs a concession on the processing fee: 80% for micro enterprises and start-ups, 50% for small enterprises and 20% for medium enterprises from 25 February 2026 to 31 May 2029, and 20% for all MSMEs from 1 June 2029. On these figures, a new application with one test report costs a large enterprise ₹27,000 in the first year. A micro enterprise pays ₹7,000 (₹1,000 + ₹1,000 + ₹5,000).
Note: The older CRS fee structure still linked from the crsbis.in how-to-apply page shows a one-off ₹50,000 processing fee per application and per renewal, with ₹25,000 for each year of renewal beyond two. The 2026 amendment replaces this with a ₹25,000 fee paid every year. That document also states that GST is charged as applicable. If the portal’s payment screen differs from the Gazette, check with BIS before paying.
Registrations are now granted initially for up to five years and can be renewed for up to five years. The annual fee is due with a production statement. If it is not paid by the due date, the registration is suspended for 90 days. Paying within that period with a ₹5,000 late fee revokes the suspension. Otherwise the registration is cancelled.
The fee is charged per application and per test report, so the number of models matters. Each extra report adds ₹20,000, and every later inclusion application costs ₹30,000. BIS series guidelines on crsbis.in let some models be grouped under one representative test. Using them is the most effective way to cut CRS costs. For the full procedure, see our CRS registration process guide.
ISI mark certification cost (Scheme-I)
ISI licences have a different fee structure. The fixed fees are small. The main cost is the annual minimum marking fee, which BIS sets separately for each Indian Standard.
Fixed fees
The BIS list of fees (linked from the FMCS fee page, and stated to be the same fees that domestic manufacturers pay) sets these:
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable) | ₹1,000 |
| Visit charges | ₹7,000 per man-day |
| Annual licence fee | ₹1,000 |
| Renewal application fee | ₹1,000 |
| Late fee for renewal | ₹5,000 |
| Inclusion of new varieties | ₹5,000 per variety, or per group where grouping guidelines exist |
| Duplicate licence | ₹1,000 |
| Counter-sample testing | Twice the normal testing rate |
| Witnessing counter-sample testing | ₹10,000, plus BIS officer’s travel and stay if outstation |
| Testing charges | As applicable |
BIS’s Grant of Licence guidelines (25 February 2026) state that a factory visit normally takes one day for an Indian manufacturer and two days for a foreign one. The inspection fee is payable in advance. If BIS has to come back because a factory test failed, you pay the inspection fee again.
Marking fee
BIS publishes an annual minimum marking fee for every product under Scheme-I, along with a unit rate. You can also look up a single standard on Manak Online. Two examples from the current schedule:
| Product (standard) | Large | Medium | Small | Micro | Unit rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic pressure cooker (IS 2347) | ₹46,000 | ₹37,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹9,200 | ₹0.87 per piece |
| High strength deformed steel bars and wires (IS 1786) | ₹1,05,000 | ₹84,000 | ₹52,500 | ₹21,000 | ₹3 per tonne |
Note: Packaged drinking water (IS 14543) is no longer under compulsory BIS certification. FSSAI omitted the mandatory BIS certification provision in October 2024, and its order of 17 December 2025 replaced it with a mandatory testing scheme from 1 January 2026. An IS 14543 ISI licence is now voluntary, although the standard still has a marking fee in BIS’s schedule.
The renewal form (Form XII) explains how the fee is worked out: the marking fee on a unit-rate basis or the minimum marking fee, whichever is higher. Small producers pay the minimum. High-volume producers pay on the units they mark.
The Grant of Licence guidelines require 50% of the annual minimum marking fee in advance with the application and the balance at grant. Since the 2026 amendment, a Scheme-I licence is granted initially for up to five years, renewable for up to five years, and the fee is paid annually in advance with a production statement. Late payment suspends the licence for 90 days. Paying within that period with a ₹5,000 late fee revokes the suspension. Otherwise the licence is cancelled. Testing costs depend on the route you take:
- Option 1 (normal procedure): you pay for testing the samples BIS draws.
- Option 2 (simplified procedure): you pay for your own third-party test report. BIS tests the verification sample at no extra charge, treating the cost as part of the annual minimum marking fee.
Our ISI mark guide explains both routes.
MSME, start-up and women-entrepreneur concessions
The BIS notification of 7 March 2024 gave these concessions on the annual minimum marking fee, measured against the large-scale fee:
- 80% for micro enterprises and start-ups
- 50% for small enterprises
- an additional 10% for women-entrepreneur enterprises, on top of their micro, small or medium rate
That notification ran to 31 May 2026. BIS’s consolidated schedule dated September 2026 still lists the small fee at 0.5 times the large-scale fee and the micro fee at 0.2 times. Keep your Udyam registration ready, since the concession depends on your enterprise size, and confirm the current position on the BIS product certification fee page.
FMCS cost for foreign manufacturers
Foreign factories applying for the ISI mark pay all the fees above. The BIS fee list adds:
| Extra cost under FMCS | What the BIS document says |
|---|---|
| Inspection travel | Every FMCS visit is a special visit. The applicant pays BIS officers’ tickets, visa and insurance, plus per-diem under BIS service regulations |
| Contingency fund | ₹10,000 |
| Currency | Non-SAARC applicants pay the equivalent in USD |
| Bank charges and exchange rates | Paid by the applicant, so that BIS receives the full rupee amount |
| Performance bank guarantee | USD 10,000, as set out in the BIS PBG format |
The bank guarantee is not a fee, but it ties up credit for as long as you hold the licence. It must also stay valid for six months beyond the licence period. Travel costs depend on where the factory is, how many man-days are needed and current airfares, so BIS does not publish a fixed figure. See our FMCS guide for the full process.
Costs outside the government fee
These costs are not on any BIS fee sheet. They often add up to more than the fees.
- Lab testing. Charges are set by the BIS-recognised or BIS laboratory and vary with the standard, the number of tests, the number of models and whether the product needs long tests such as endurance or ageing. Get a quote for your exact model list before you commit.
- Sample logistics. Shipping samples to India, customs clearance for test samples and courier costs are significant for overseas manufacturers. Under CRS the samples must reach the lab within 60 days of the test request.
- Authorised Indian Representative. Foreign applicants without an Indian office need an AIR. Whether that is a paid service depends on who you appoint.
- Re-testing after a failure. A failed test means fixing the product, paying for testing again and, under ISI, possibly paying for another visit. Counter-sample testing costs twice the normal testing rate.
- Label and packaging changes. The Standard Mark, IS number and licence or R-number have to be added to labels, moulds or printed cartons. Reprinting after an error costs money.
- Factory readiness for ISI. Scheme-I expects in-house testing under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing. If your factory lacks the equipment or a qualified chemist or tester, that is a capital and staffing cost.
- Consultant fees. These vary with the scheme, the number of models, whether the factory is in India or abroad, and how much of the work (documentation, lab coordination, visit support, query replies) you hand over.
Timeline is a cost too
Every week without a licence is a week you cannot sell or import a notified product. For importers, that can mean stock held at the port. Most delays come from process failures, not BIS processing:
- CRS reports must be used within 90 days of issue, and hard copies must reach BIS within 15 days of online submission. Miss either and you may pay for testing or filing again.
- Under ISI Option 2, the BIS guidelines aim for grant within 30 days if the factory visit and first test are satisfactory. A failure sends you back through testing and inspection.
- Foreign applications go through Option 1, with two-day visits and travel to arrange, so allow more time and more money.
How to keep BIS certification costs down
- Check that your product is covered, and under which scheme, before you spend anything. See does my product need BIS? and what is BIS certification.
- Claim your MSME concession. It can cut the CRS processing fee or the ISI minimum marking fee by up to 80%, so keep your Udyam registration current.
- Group models. Use series or grouping guidelines so that one test covers several models.
- Pre-test before formal testing. A quick in-house or informal check against the standard is cheaper than a failed formal test.
- Use Option 2 for ISI where it is allowed. It is often faster, and the verification sample is tested within the marking fee.
- Get the paperwork right the first time. Names and addresses must match across the business licence, test report and label.
- Pay annual fees and plan renewals early. A missed annual payment suspends an ISI licence or CRS registration, reviving it costs a ₹5,000 late fee, and a lapsed registration means starting again.
How Aaditech can help
Aaditech prepares a cost estimate for your specific products before you apply. It covers the BIS fees that apply to you, which concessions you qualify for, how many test reports you need and the time involved. We then handle the filing, lab coordination and BIS queries. Former BIS officers on our team help keep avoidable re-testing and repeat visits to a minimum. See our BIS CRS registration service and ISI mark certification service.