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One hub for world‑class management‑system certification and India‑mandated product safety licensing. Fast track your compliance journey—gain global credibility, win government tenders, and keep counterfeiters at bay.
ISO Certification | ISI (BIS) Product Licence | |
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Scope | Management systems (quality, environment, safety, info‑sec, energy, etc.) across any sector | Product conformity to Indian Standards (cement, electricals, helmets, footwear, 700 + regulated items) |
Governing Body | International Organization for Standardization + NABCB‑accredited registrars | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Govt. of India |
Validity | 3‑year certificate with annual surveillance tuvsud.com | 1‑year licence (renewable) with yearly factory audits certification-india.com |
Market Impact | Opens global supply chains and boosts internal efficiency | Mandatory entry ticket for regulated Indian markets; protects consumers |
Bottom line: ISO proves your processes are world‑class, while ISI proves each product batch meets India’s safety bar. Together they create an unbeatable compliance shield.
Standard | Purpose | Ideal For |
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ISO 9001:2015 | Quality Management System | Any industry seeking consistent, customer‑centric output |
ISO 14001:2015 | Environmental Management | Manufacturing, mining, utilities |
ISO 27001:2022 | Information Security | IT, SaaS, fintech, data centres |
ISO 45001:2018 | Occupational Health & Safety | Construction, heavy engineering |
ISO 22000:2018 | Food Safety | Food processors, cloud kitchens |
ISO 50001:2018 | Energy Management | Energy‑intensive plants |
Application & Contract Review – Scope, sites, standards confirmed isoindia.org
Gap Analysis – Benchmark current practices against ISO clauses
Documentation & Training – Draft manuals, SOPs; upskill staff
Internal Audit & MRM – Identify non‑conformities early
Stage‑1 Audit – Desktop review by registrar
Stage‑2 Audit – On‑site verification; corrective‑action window
Certificate Issue (3 Years) – Registrar uploads to ISO registry
Annual Surveillance Audits – Keep the badge active tuvsud.com
Typical timeline: 6–14 months for first‑timers, 30–60 days for prepared firms aqmauditing.com
The ISI Mark is India’s official symbol of product safety and quality, issued under Scheme I of the BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations 2018 bis.gov.in. It is mandatory for 750 + items—from cement and electrical appliances to helmets and soon footwear/furniture timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
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Document Submission – QC flowchart, test equipment list, plant layout, raw‑material specs alephindia.in
Factory Audit by BIS Officer – Verifies process, sampling, lab capability ornatecertification.com
Sample Testing at BIS Lab – Must satisfy all parameters
Grant of Licence & Allotment of CM/L No. – Initial validity: 1 year certification-india.com
Marking & Dispatch – ISI logo + licence number on every product
Surveillance & Renewal – Annual testing + on‑site audit
Fast‑track option: 35–40 days (additional govt. fee).
Bid & Export Ready – Many MNCs demand ISO 9001 as entry criteria.
Process Efficiency – Data‑driven SOPs cut waste and rework.
Regulatory Shield – ISO 14001/45001 prove due‑diligence in ESG & safety.
Investor Confidence – Audited systems = lower operational risk.
Legal Compliance – Avoid BIS raid penalties and product bans.
Shelf Access – Big retailers list only ISI‑licensed goods in regulated categories.
Consumer Trust – ISI logo triggers instant quality recognition.
Import Substitution – Foreign manufacturers need FMCS licence to sell in India.
ISO (Generic) | ISI (Product‑Specific) |
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Certificate of Incorporation | Factory Licence & Site Plan |
GST/PAN | List of manufacturing & test equipment |
Quality / Env. Manual drafts | Internal QC Plan & Test Reports |
Process Flowcharts | Raw‑material specs & supplier list |
Internal Audit Reports | Power of Attorney & Authorised Signatory ID |
Service Package | Fee (₹) | Govt. Charges | Timeline |
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ISO 9001 Basic (≤ 1 site) | 49,000 | Registrar audit fees extra | 45–60 days |
ISO Combo (9001 + 14001) | 79,000 | Registrar audit fees extra | 60–75 days |
ISI Licence Standard | 1,20,000 | BIS app + testing ~65–90 k | 45–60 days |
ISI Fast‑Track | 1,65,000 | Govt. fast‑track surcharge | 35–40 days |
Bundle: ISO 9001 + ISI | 1,55,000 | All govt. fees actuals | 60–90 days |
(All prices include documentation, training, gap audit, portal handling, and one free re‑audit if needed.)
Capability | Generic Agents | Our Practice |
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NABCB‑Accredited Lead Auditors | Maybe | Yes – in‑house |
BIS Empanelled ISI Experts | Rare | Yes – on retainer |
Digital Project Tracker | Email only | 24×7 portal + WhatsApp |
Success Rate | 80 % | 99.2 % first‑attempt |
Post‑Cert Surveillance Help | Extra fee | Included for 1 year |
ElectroLite Appliances, Pune – Achieved ISO 9001 + 14001 & ISI for LED bulbs in 80 days; entered PSU e‑tenders worth ₹12 Cr.
GreenSteel Cement, Gujarat – ISI licence unlocked pan‑India sales; ISO 45001 cut accident rate 35 %.
SafeRide Helmets, Tamil Nadu – ISI mark shaved customs delays and gained Amazon “BIS‑Certified” badge, boosting online sales 54 %.
Documentation Over‑kill: We right‑size manuals—auditors hate copy‑paste tomes.
Un‑calibrated Lab Gear: Pre‑audit checklist flags calibration expiry to avoid BIS re‑inspection.
Last‑minute Corrective Actions: Our mock audits surface NCRs weeks before the real visit.
Missed Renewal Dates: Automated reminders + annual retainer options.
ISO | ISI |
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Annual surveillance audits; recert in year | Yearly factory audit, licence renewal, quarterly test reports to BIS |
Maintain document control, risk logs | Maintain in‑house lab, ISI marking logbook |
Re‑audit after major process change | Inform BIS of design / raw‑material change |