IS 17681 BIS Certification for Bottled Water Dispensers
Bottled Water Dispensers made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 17681 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 17681
| Standard | IS 17681:2022 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bottled water dispensers |
| Product covered | Bottled Water Dispensers |
| Category | Bottled Water Dispenser |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | Bottled Water Dispenser (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 4647(E), dated 23rd October 2023 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 17681
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 17681:2022 Specification for Bottled water dispensers | 31 Jan 2022 | Current, next review 31 Mar 2027 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2024). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 17681
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 17681, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹4,12,000 |
| Medium | ₹3,30,000 |
| Small | ₹2,06,000 |
| Micro | ₹82,400 |
Unit rate: ₹3.3 per piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 17681
From the BIS product manual for IS 17681, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:1 No.
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Cooling Capacity test, Cl. 10.1
- Maximum operating condition test (Environmental), Cl. 10.2
- Maximum operating condition test (Voltage), Cl. 10.3
- Heating capacity test, Cl. 10.4
- Door Seal test, Cl. 10.8
- Pull-down test, Cl. 10.9
- Safety tests as per IS 302-2-24
- Protection against Access to live parts, Cl. 6.1 of IS 17681 and Cl. 8 of IS 302-2-24
- Power Input and current, Cl. 6.1 of IS 17681 and Cl. 10 of IS 302-2-24
- Leakage current and HV Test at operating temperature, Cl. 6.1 of IS 17681 and Cl. 13 of IS 302-2-24
- Provision for earthing, Cl. 6.1 of IS 17681 and 27 of IS 302-2-24
- Screws and Connections, Cl. 6.1 of IS 17681 and 28 of IS 302- 2-24
The full type test covers every clause of IS 17681; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 17681
BIS records 8 operative licences (9 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Uttarakhand (3), Gujarat (2), Andhra Pradesh (1), Himachal Pradesh (1), Uttar Pradesh (1).
Testing against IS 17681
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.
The test report has to cover every clause of IS 17681 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 17681 or replaces it with a new edition, existing licence holders move to the new edition by the date BIS sets in its notification.
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 17681
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.
- 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
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. Certified products carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Frequently asked questions
What does IS 17681 cover?
IS 17681:2022: Bottled water dispensers. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for bottled water dispensers.
Is BIS certification under IS 17681 mandatory?
Yes, for bottled water dispensers, under the Bottled Water Dispenser (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 4647(E). The product needs a valid BIS licence (ISI mark) and must carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Where is a product tested for IS 17681?
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.
How long does IS 17681 BIS certification 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.
Source: BIS lists of products under compulsory certification (Scheme-I, Scheme-II), checked October 2026. See the full BIS product list or all Indian Standards.
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