IS/ISO 9994 BIS Certification for Lighters- Safety Specifications
Lighters- Safety Specifications made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS/ISO 9994 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS/ISO 9994
| Standard | IS/ISO 9994:2018 |
|---|---|
| Title | Lighters- Safety Specifications |
| Product covered | Lighters- Safety Specifications |
| Category | Flame- Producing Lighters |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | Flame- Producing Lighters (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 2986(E), dated 5th July 2023 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS/ISO 9994
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS/ISO 9994:2018 Lighters Safety specifications First Revision | 31 May 2022 | Current, next review 31 May 2027 |
| IS 9994:1981 Speclfication for potential relays for capacitor - Start capacitor - Run hermetic compressors | 31 Mar 1982 | Current, next review 31 Mar 2021 |
| IS/ISO 9994:2005 Lighters - Safety specification | Withdrawn 8 Jul 2022 |
BIS lists 2 current editions of IS/ISO 9994. During a changeover both can be used until the date BIS sets for moving to the newer one.
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Sampling and key tests for IS/ISO 9994
From the BIS product manual for IS/ISO 9994, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:10 Lighters
ISI licences under IS/ISO 9994
BIS records 85 operative licences (89 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Haryana (29), Gujarat (15), Uttar Pradesh (9), Maharashtra (7), Delhi (5).
Testing against IS/ISO 9994
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/ISO 9994 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS/ISO 9994 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/ISO 9994
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/ISO 9994 cover?
IS/ISO 9994:2018: Lighters- Safety Specifications. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for Lighters- safety specifications.
Is BIS certification under IS/ISO 9994 mandatory?
Yes, for Lighters- safety specifications, under the Flame- Producing Lighters (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 2986(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/ISO 9994?
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/ISO 9994 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.
Other standards in Flame- Producing Lighters
- IS/ISO 22702 Utility Lighters – Safety Specifications
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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