Yamazaki Co., Ltd.
TEL Japan: +81-90-6187-1178
India BIS certification acquisition service
Support for obtaining BIS certification to ensure products are delivered to the Indian market
While India is an important business destination for many Japanese companies, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification system is applied to steel products as a mandatory requirement under law, and failure to comply could result in restrictions on exports and sales. Reliable BIS certification is essential for stable business development in the Indian market.
Service details
IS number verification and interview
We will organize the BIS certification numbers (IS numbers) and related requirements that apply to steel products, and confirm which standards and systems the target products fall under.
After that, we conduct interviews and hearings at the factory to accurately understand the manufacturing process and quality control system, and clarify the conditions and issues necessary for BIS compliance.
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Document preparation
BIS certification requires the following documents and certificates in English: manufacturing facility details (layout and production process), proof of quality control system, technical documents on safety and compliance, test result reports, and inspection support documents.
We will work with your quality assurance and sales departments to accompany you through the creation, organization, and submission of the necessary documents.
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Interpretation during factory audits
BIS certification includes product testing (in an external laboratory or accredited laboratory) and factory audits by BIS auditors. We can assist with scheduling visits to Japan for factory audits, providing interpretation during audits, and translating technical documents.
Post-acquisition support
Even after obtaining BIS, you must submit the shipping invoice number and mill sheet on the BIS portal site every time you ship a product. In addition, one year after obtaining BIS, your license must be renewed annually. We will provide follow-up support after you obtain BIS.
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The process to obtain
Identifying target products and applicable standards
Check whether your products are subject to BIS mandatory certification.
Identify the applicable scheme and Indian Standard (IS number).
Appointed our company as your local agent in India
Foreign manufacturers must be authorized as an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR).
Document preparation
Application, Scope of License, Authority Letter, Process Flow Chart, Process Description, List of manufacturing, Test Equipment, List of certified Reference, Calibration Status, Layout, Location plan, Raw material Cert, Factory Test Report, Qualification of lab, Air Nomination forma, Undertaking sheet
Checking and correcting applications
Even after submitting the documents to BIS, we received instructions to add and revise the documents several times. We replaced the documents based on the instructions of BIS authorities. We also adjusted the schedule for the visit to Japan for the BIS factory audit.
Factory Audit
A BIS inspector and an Indian designated agent (AIR) visited the manufacturing plant.
We check whether the manufacturing process and quality control system are in compliance with Indian Standards (IS).
Product Testing
Product samples are sent to India and tested at a BIS-certified Indian testing laboratory.
Licensing and marking
After passing the inspection, a certification license (certificate) will be issued by BIS.
Post-certification follow-up and renewal support
For each shipment, an application is made on the BIS portal to ensure hassle-free import customs clearance in India.
BIS renewal procedures will be carried out one year later.
Yamazaki Co., Ltd. Representative: Kohei Yamazaki
This is an Indian BIS certification support consulting company led by former steel trading company employees.
We provide practical support, viewing BIS certification not as a regulatory requirement, but as a prerequisite for completing actual transactions in the Indian market. We provide consistent support throughout the entire certification process, from sorting out applicable standards to handling factory audits. We are particularly strong in steel and non-ferrous materials, and based on our experience at a steel trading company, we provide BIS certification support from a perspective that understands manufacturing processes, quality control, and distribution channels.
Published in Steel Newspaper
April 24, 2025
