Bureau of Indian Standards BIS Certificate

BIS Registration For Medical Devices

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Certification holds immense significance in ensuring quality and compliance for products circulating within India. Established under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, of 1986, Including multiple  equipment it is necessary to apply BIS Certificate For Medical Devices. BIS is the national body that formulates standards and certifies products for quality, safety, and reliability. It ensure the cosnumer about the safety &quality of the product that they consume. It is mandatory to apply for the medical devices for any class. Without this BIS approval a manufacturer or importer of medical device is not allow to regulate products in market.

So, ELT Corporate is here to assist you to apply for BIS Certificate For Medical Devices or equipments whether you are manufacturer or importer. Simply you have to connect with us and our team is ready to assist you. 

What is BIS Certificate?

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in India is functioning under Ministry of Consumer Affairs. It is responsible for grant of BIS certification. The BIS certification signifies a third party, i.e., BIS, assuring to customers the quality, dependability, and safety of any product. The BIS is involved in a number of activities, such as product certification, quality control, testing, hallmarking, calibration schemes, etc. 

BIS is necessary to provide the safeguard to the public health and quality assurance to the consumers. It simply protects the consumers from the hazardous products and promotes the consumer confidence to consumer goods without having any doubts.

Who Needs BIS Certificate For Medical Devices?

The BIS certificate for medical device is necessary for the Manufacturer & Importer of medical device. Because is important for all the consumers, it shows that your product is safe to consumer.

Benefit of BIS Certificate For Medical Devices

BIS Registration
All the benefits of BIS Certification are listed here, please check the following:-
  • Strong evidence of the product’s quality.
  • Ensures better utilization of resources.
  • Facilitate global recognition, thereby ensuring access to untapped and overseas markets.
  • BIS Certifications allow the license holder to put an ISI mark on their product which in turn gives assurance of the good quality of the product.
  • BIS registration is granted after testing product samples in BIS-established laboratories, which guarantees quality control and high-quality products.

Is BIS Certificate for Medical Devices Mandatory ?

Yes, BIS Registration for medical device is mandatory to have without this license you are not allowed to regulate your products in indian market. It ensure about the quality and safety of the products that they are consuming is safe & approved by the government.

BIS Role In Medical Device Registration

The Bureau of Indian Standards’ role in medical devices is to maintain the healthcare system and keep an eye on the calibre of equipment used in the medical industry to ensure that it is used appropriately and per BIS-approved safety protocols. The medical device role is utilised as per set indian standards of a technical committee established by BIS that the work under the medical equipment, hospital planning department, for such as medical devices, i.e. CT, i.e. scan, PET Scan, MRI, X-ray, weight machine, medical laboratory equipment, research laboratory, surgical equipment, veterinary products need the BIS certificate.

Process To Apply For BIS Certificate Registration For Medical Device

The BIS registration for medical device is as follows:

  • First, Log in to the BIS Online Portal
  • Now visit the Management System Certification Tab (MSCT)
  • Apply for a BIS Certificate Online
  • Fill up the Form that is mandatory as per the BIS guidelines
  • Attach all the required documents as per the guidelines
  • Click on the submit button
  • Pay prescribed fee for the particular application
  • Wait for the inspection of the product and site plan.

NOTE – If the inspector gets satisfied with all the documents and site plant then the BIS Certificate is grant by the BIS department. If your application cancelled then you must connect with the BIS Consultancy Expert to resolve all the issues.

Document Required For BIS Certificate

  • Name and address proof of office and industry as per aadhar and pan )
  • Documents verifying the manufacturing unit’s establishment, such as a MAO and incorporation certificate or registration certificate
  • Certificate for MSME/SSI, if applicable
  • All production process are included in the manufacturing process flow (from raw material to finished product stage)
  • The list of manufacturing equipment and its specifications
  • If applicable, specifics regarding the outsourcing of the manufacturing operation
  • A complete list of testing locations and testing equipment
  • Copies of current calibration certificates for testing equipment
  • Third-party laboratory test report that complies with Indian Standards
  • Layout of the factory’s grounds and a map showing its location (site location map )
  • Report of internal or outside testing, as appropriate
  • The application is signed by the authorised signatory, and the CEO issued an authorization letter in the signatory’s name.
  • Foreign manufacturer or an international applicant, nomination information for an Indian agent and a nomination form

Types Of BIS Registration for Medical Devices

ISI

Indian Standard Institute (ISI)

Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS)

Foreign Manufacturing Certificate Scheme (FMCS)

Basically there are various types of BIS certifications available but if we are talking about BIS License for medical devices, then there are two certifications for BIS available. That is “ISI (Indian Standard Institute)” and “FMCS (Foreign Manufacturing Certification Scheme)”. 

What is Indian Standard Institute?

A certificate program called ISI certification is available to Indian manufacturers working on goods that fall under BIS’s purview. It assures that a product complies with Indian safety requirements. To ensure that a product complies with Indian standards, FMCS is, however, applicable to foreign manufacturers. Although the products covered by both certification programmes are somewhat comparable, their certification procedures vary wildly.

Compared to FMCS, the ISI certification process is much simpler because it involves more on-site activities, such as client travel to their destination country, customs clearance, product delivery to India, and other things. FMCS is comprehensive because of these off-shore activities that it incorporates.

Application Process ISI Certification

Application Filling >> Industry Inspection >> Sample Testing >> Product Test Report Review >> ISI Certificate Grant Figure

  1. An application form will be submitted.
  2. Application form filled as per guideline a industry inspection will be conducted of manufacturing assessment and quality control .
  3. Product samples will be taken during industry inspection for testing at certified laboratories.
  4. The product sample test report will be investigated.
  5. If industry inspection and product samples fulfil the defined guidelines, an ISI certificate will be issued.

Documents Required for BIS Certification for Medical Devices ISI in India

Here is the list of needed documents for BIS Certification for medical devices ISI in India:-

  1. Test reports by BIS authorized laboratory copy
  2. Flow chart of  manufacturing process copy.
  3. Equipment list that are used for testing in the premises
  4. Registration certificate copy.
  5. Manufacturing unit address copy.
  6. Government authorized ID proofs.
  7. Trademark registration & Utility bills copy.

What are the Benefits of ISI Registration?

There are many benefits of ISI Certificate Registration, such as whether products meet quality standards or not. To   understand this concept, we have mentioned all the pointers as the following:-

    • Consumer Trust – The product you buy with ISI certification is more likely to be trusted by the clients than other products.
    • Quality Assurance – The ISI mark represents that the product meets safety standards.
    • Legal Requirement – ISI requires some selected products to be registered.
    • Market Advantage – As the products are more trusted by the consumers, they usually get more attention and stand out in the market.
    • Export Benefits – ISI certification benefits by allowing easy exporting of products to other countries.

What is FMCS Certification?

FMCS is known as a Foreign Manufacturer Certification scheme. The program from the Bureau of Indian Standards, a short BIS, allows foreign manufacturers to register their products for quality under the ISI mark in India. You can easily understand it as the FMCS Certification helps foreign companies prove that their products meet Indian safety and quality standards.

What is FMCS Certification Process?

Fill the Application >> Testing of Product Sample >> Inspection for Fee Verification by Industry >> License fee Issuing FMCS Certificate >> Minimum Marking Fee

FMCS Certification Process
  1. Complete the ApplicationFill and submit the application on the portal to initiate the certification process. Make sure that you have provided all the required documents.
  2. Testing of Product Sample – Submit the products to verify compliance with FMCS standards, testing will assess the product service.
  3. Industry Inspection for Fee Verification – This process will help you check whether production processes meet the industry regulations. This procedure will be held under a reputed certified professional. 
  4. License Fee Issuing FMCS Certificate – Now you can submit the fee as required or shown on the portal, to obtain the FMCS License. This step will allow you legally to distribute or sell the product and indicate compliance with standards.
  5. Minimum Marking Fees – Now please pay the minimum amount of fee for marking the certification fee. This amount should be displayed on the product. This symbol signifies that the product has checked out and met all the required FMCS Standards.
  6. Paying the Performance Bank – Submit the deposit to performance bank it will guarantee for maintaining compliance certification. 

Documents Required for BIS for Medical Devices "FMCS" in India

To obtain BIS for medical devices FMCS in India you will required these documents:-

  1. Factory registration documents.
  2. Testing reports of laboratory.
  3. Quality control details of the premises.
  4. Testing facilities details of your premises.
  5. In-house & outsourcing agreement of manufacturing operations

Benefits of FMCS Registration

FMCS offers various benefits for Foreign Manufacturers, who are seeking to export their products in India.

  1. Quality Assurance 
  2. Access to Indian Market
  3. Regulatory Compliance
  4. Increased Trust
  5. Market Advantages

Which BIS Standards are Required for Medical Devices?

Only 38 different kinds of medical equipment must currently obtain an import licence (Form MD-15) from India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) before being sold. All risk Class A and B medical devices will need to have an import licence as of October 1, 2022. The same requirement will apply to all risk Class C and D medical devices. All non-notified medical devices must be registered in the interim. India’s licencing requirements for medical devices include:

  1. Reference country approval .
  2. ISO 13485 certificate of the manufacturing facility

How ELT Corporate Will Assist You To Obtain BIS Certificate?

ELT Corporate is a team of experts that guide you in entire process for filing an application for BIS registration of medical devices. The team will provide you all information and education that is required on all aspects of BIS Certification. We will provide information about whether the license is required for the products or not. The team will guide you to analyze the products requirements and specification. The aim of our company and team is to provide expect timely & quality service delivery to our clients.

FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)

BIS Certifications are valid for two years According to factory inspection and product testing, BIS is a body that ensures that a product must adhere to the rules and issues certificates.

YES, BIS registration for medical devices is applicable for all class of medical equipments.

The BIS certificate is required to show that the product is safe to consumer for the users. It indicates that the products meets all the Indian standards to regulate in market.

The timeline of the BIS registration approval is depend on the products. Usually the whole process takes 5 to 6 months.