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The Bureau of Indian Standards-BIS has launched a new regulatory framework called the BIS Scheme X Certification under the Omnibus Technical Regulation. It is specifically introduced for ensuring the essential safety, quality, and reliability of machinery and electrical equipment before being imported into the Indian market.
In this way, it becomes possible to establish general procedures for testing, conformity, documentation, and compliance towards the respective specified product profiles, rendering it compulsory for the manufacturers, importers, and suppliers dealing with the given categories of products. At the same time, businesses provided with BIS Scheme X Certification earn their reputation towards adherence to Indian safety standards, thereby achieving credibility and legal entry into the marketplace.
So, whether you are launching new equipment or whether you are importing some new industrial machinery, all BIS Scheme X that you need to have knowledge of, and comply with; hence the need to consult an expert.
It consists of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations under the Conformity Assessment Scheme-X of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, and the amendments annexed.
The scheme explains various procedures for certifying industrial and consumer products to ensure that only safe and high-quality goods are furnished in the market.
Regulations 4 and 5 and the Schedule-II, Scheme-X of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018, detail out the procedure to be done for granting licenses under this scheme. Scheme-X was originally enacted in 2018 and revised in 2022 and is a product certification scheme to make Indian safety standards more in line with the best among the others in the world. It provides for certification of the machinery and electrical equipment which are manufactured or imported into India for compliance with very rigid technical and safety standards.
The Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024 initiated by the Ministry of Heavy Industries gets enforced through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Such a scheme would become effective on August 28, 2025. This order will apply to various machinery and electrical equipment such as pumps for liquids, compressors, cranes, rotary electrical machines, transformers, and switchgear among many others.
This order exempts conformity assessment machinery, equipment, and component models manufactured under Section 16 of this Bureau of Indian Standards Act of 2016.
Furthermore, the only approval by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways “Scheme X” – wherein equipment will be made to conform to CMVR Rules, 1989-directives – speaks for itself in that it promises stringent technical and safety requirements for such construction equipment to be met.
But it should hold good for such an order. It is for an exhaustive range of machinery and electrical equipment such as, eg-pump for liquids, compressor, crane, rotary electric machine, transformer, switchgear.
The order thus relieves machinery and electrical equipment-component models manufactured under Section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, from undergoing conformity assessment. Further, only the MoRTH approves “Scheme X”-whereby equipment will be made to conform with CMVR Rules, 1989-directives itself has stringent requirements on its technical and safety performance for such construction equipment.
The Ministry of Heavy Industries published a Gazette Notification regarding the ‘Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024’ on August 28, 2024. This notification formalizes the safety and compliance of machinery and electrical equipment and their components in regard to the BIS Scheme X.
This order shall be applicable to all categories of machine and electrical equipment together with assemblies, sub-assemblies, and end-of-line equipment thereof, except for the below machinery and components which are already under the jurisdiction and purview of any other orders as being issued by the Bureau under the powers conferred under Section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
This regulation will be effective from 28th August 2025. All machinery and electrical equipment as defined under the Omnibus Technical Regulation 2024 and low-voltage switchgear and control gear as notified by the Ministry of Heavy Industries will come under BIS Scheme X Saw Certification.
Scheme X is a certification scheme managed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which is the national standards body of India, for manufacturers to earn their BIS certification for products without undergoing an upfront on-site factory inspection or supervision by BIS personnel. certificate is therefore based on the consideration of test reports from BIS-accredited third-party laboratories, complete review of all documentation and compliance statements.
In general, the Scheme X is meant to simplify and speed up the process for obtaining certification in cases where factory visits may not be very practical, perhaps because the product is being introduced to the Indian market under specific conditions like Quality Control Orders (QCOs). It is beneficial for importers and new manufacturers, besides industries in initial-transitional stages in mandatory certification.
As per these provisions, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) lays down the requirements for granting BIS Certification for Safety of Machinery and Electrical Equipment not specifically under any head laws of India through the Omnibus Technical Regulations with an intent to have quality assurance and safety of such products sold in India.
The conformity of Indian Standards (IS) on safety, performance, and reliability would thus be ensured through the certification. The scheme is a part of the Omnibus Technical Regulations and cuts across various product categories, thereby unifying them under the soft umbrella of a single regulatory framework, to enable a better compliance across the industry.
Main Objectives: Enhancing Product Quality in Different Environments, Reducing Safety Risks, Avoiding Accidents. All certifications were compulsorily obtained prior to sale/distribution by the manufacturer, or in the case of import, by the importer, through testing at BIS-approved laboratories and documentary review (typically under Scheme I or Scheme X) before placing any items into the Indian market.
To further the consumer’s safety, enhance productivity in industries, and for the government in implementing its quality control through the Quality Control Orders (QCOs), certification becomes necessary under the Omnibus framework.
A good understanding of differentiating between the BIS Certification Logo and the BIS Scheme X Logo is an asset for manufacturers, importers, retailers, and even consumers. While both the logos are indications of compliance and product quality as declared by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), they are, in fact, symbols for two different certification schemes and levels of regulatory assurance.
BIS Certification Mark or Logo:
The BIS Certification Logo (also called the Standard Mark) is a generic mark used on all product categories that come under BIS certification, especially under Scheme I. This indicates that a product has been adequately tested, the factories have been inspected, and routine surveillance audits have been conducted according to the relevant Indian Standard (IS). This logo denotes high confidence and is regulated with stringent requirements.
BIS Scheme X Logo:
The BIS Scheme X Logo signifies certification under Scheme X, a special route in BIS whereby certification is granted without direct factory inspection, instead on the basis of reports from independent laboratories and verified documentation. This being a relatively new logo applies strictly to products certified under this fast track less intensive scheme.
| Criteria | BIS Certification Logo (Scheme I) | BIS Scheme X Logo |
| Type of Scheme | Scheme I (Full Surveillance-Based Certification) | Scheme X (Test Report-Based Certification) |
| Factory Inspection | Required | Required |
| Surveillance Audits | Periodic & Mandatory | Applicable during initial certification |
| Test Reports | BIS conducts sampling and testing | Manufacturer submits third-party lab reports |
| Turnaround Time | Longer, due to physical audits | Faster, due to streamlined process |
Scheme I BIS Certification Logo promises to give a higher level of regulatory assurance toward continuous inspections, physical checks, and products in the market as well as at factories in random sampling.
The BIS Scheme X Logo presupposes the emergent or transitional idea of conformity. This is usually an urgent certification of the industries, making it more of a transitional or initial requirement before full certification and as a matter of fact used for urgent Quality Control Orders.
The States General BIS Logo is rather extensively known in the country, and it did have, in the past, expectations on a number of standardized products such as electrical household appliances, cements, steel, toys, etc.
Scheme X logo is highly niche as it applies essentially to all newly regulated products, machinery being imported from elsewhere in the world, or to items otherwise covered under Omnibus Technical Regulations and undergoing temporary certification.
Both logos are covered by the provisions of the BIS Act, 2016, with their misuse, forgery or misrepresentation being an offense punishable under the law. However,
The Scheme X Logo shall only be affixed by an entity holding a valid Scheme X certificate for those specific products certified under this route.
BIS Scheme X refers to products that fall under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) — primarily targeting electronic and IT products to ensure they meet Indian safety and quality standards.
Here’s a detailed list of products currently covered under BIS Scheme X
Sr No. | Indian Standards | Title of Standard | Product category | Specific Requirement |
1.1 (a) | IS/IEC 60947: Part 2:2016 | Low-Voltage switchgear and control gear: Part 2 circuit- Breaker (First Revision) | AC Circuit – Breakers (Category A) – All rating upto 630 A, upto 440V AC | All test as per IS/IEC 60947: Part 2: 2016 except the test listed below in Sr. No. 1.1.(b) of this table |
1.1 (b) | AC Circuit – Breakers (Category A) – All rating upto 630 A, upto 440V AC | Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) mentioned in Anne J and All test specified for specific application as mentioned in the Annexure(s) of the IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2: 2016 | ||
1.2.(a) | AC Circuit – Breakers (Category A) – All rating above 630 A, upto 440V AC | All test as per IS/IEC 60947: Part 2: 2016 except the test listed below in Sr. No. 1.2.(b) of this table | ||
1.2.(b) | AC Circuit – Breakers (Category A) – All rating above 630 A, upto 440V AC | Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) mentioned in Anne J and All test specified for specific application as mentioned in the Annexure(s) of the IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2: 2016 | ||
1.3.(a) | AC Circuit – Breakers (Category B)- All rating upto 2000 A, upto 440V AC | All test as per IS/IEC 60947: Part 2: 2016 except the test listed below in Sr. No. 1.3.(b) of this table | ||
1.3.(b) | AC Circuit – Breakers (Category B)- All rating upto 2000 A, upto 440V AC | Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) mentioned in Anne J and All test specified for specific application as mentioned in the Annexure(s) of the IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2: 2016 | ||
1.4 | AC Circuit – Breakers (Category A) – All rating above 440V AC | All test as per IS/IEC 60947: Part 2: 2016 | ||
1.5 | AC Circuit – Breakers (Category B)- rating above 2000 A, upto 440V AC | |||
1.6 | AC Circuit – Breakers (Category B)- All rating above 440V AC | |||
1.7 | DC Circuit – Breaker (Category A) – All rating | |||
1.8 | AC Circuit – Breaker (Category B)- All rating | |||
2. | IS/IEC 60947: Part 3:2012 | Low-Voltage switchgear and control gear: Part 3 switches, disconnectors, switch disconnectors and fuse – Combination units | All types of product ratings | All test as per IS/IEC 60947: Part 3: 2012 |
3. | IS/IEC 60947: Part 4: Sec 1: 2012 | Low-Voltage switchgear and control gear: Part 4 contactors and motor – Starters: Sec 1 electromechanical contactors and motor – Starters (First Revision) | All test as per IS/IEC 60947: Part 4: Sec 1: 2012 | |
4. | IS/IEC 60947: Part 4: Sec 2: 2011 | Low-Voltage switchgear and control gear: Part 4 contactors and motor – Starters: Sec 2 a.c. semiconductor motor controllers and starters (First Revision) | All test as per IS/IEC 60947: Part 4: Sec 2: 2011 | |
5. | IS/IEC 60947: Part 4: Sec 3: 2014 | Low-Voltage switchgear and control gear: Part 4 contactors and motor – Starters: Sec 3 a.c. semiconductor motor controllers and contactors for non – Motor loads ( Second Revision) | All test as per IS/IEC 60947: Part 4: Sec 3: 2014 | |
6. | IS/IEC 60947: Part 5: Sec 1: 2009 | Low-Voltage switchgear and control gear: Part 5 control circuit devices and switching elements: Sec 1 electromechanical control circuit devices ( First Revision) | All test as per IS/IEC 60947: Part 5: Sec 1: 2009 | |
7. | IS/IEC 60947: Part 5: Sec 2: 2007 | Low-Voltage switchgear and control gear: Part 5 control circuit devices and switching elements: Sec 2 proximity switches | All test as per IS/IEC 60947: Part 5: Sec 2: 2007 | |
8. | IS/IEC 60947: Part 5: Sec 5: 2016 | Low-Voltage switchgear and control gear: Part 5 control circuit devices and switching elements: Sec 5 electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function | All test as per IS/IEC 60947: Part 5: Sec 5: 2016 |
Sr No. | Description of Machinery and Electrical Equipment | HS Code |
1 | All types of Pumps for handling liquids, liquid elevators and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies/components | 841340, 841350, 841360, 841370, 841381, 841382 841391 and 841392. |
2 | All types of compressors and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies/components | 841430, 841440, 84148011, 84148090, 84149011,84149019, 84149040 and 84149090. |
3 | All types of machinery for treatment of material by a process involving a change of temperature and/or their assemblies /sub-assemblies/components | 841932, 841939,841940, 841950, 841960,841981, 841989 and 84199090. |
4 | All types of centrifuges, filtering or purifying machinery for liquid and gas and/or their assemblies /sub-assemblies/components | 842111, 842112, 842119, 84212110, 84212190, 842122, 842129, 842131, 842139, 842191 and 842199. |
5 | All types of machinery for filling, closing, sealing, labeling bottles, packing or wrapping and/or their assemblies /sub-assemblies/components | 842220, 842230, 842240 and 842290. |
6 | All types of cranes and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies/components | 842611, 842612,842619, 842620, 842630,842641, 842649, 842691 and 84269990. |
7 | All types of machinery for construction, earthmoving, Mining and (or) their assemblies /subassemblies/components | 8429, 843010, 843020, 843031, 843039, 843041, 843049, 843050, 843141, 843142, 843143 and 843149. |
8 | All types of weaving machines (looms) and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components. | 8446, 844811, 844819, 844842 and 844849. |
9 | All types of machinery for making embroidery and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components. | 84479020 and 844859. |
10 | All types of metal cutting machines tools covered under the heading 8456 to 8461 and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies/components | 8456, 8457, 8458, 8459, 8460, 8461 and 846693. |
11 | All types of machine tools for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos cement or like mineral (or) and their assemblies /subassemblies /components. | 8464 and 84669100. |
12 | All types of machinery for working rubber and plastics and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components | 8477. |
13 | All types of Machines including the machines for public works & building and the machinery & mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified Or included elsewhere in Chapter 84 and(or) their assemblies/subassemblies /components | 84791000, 84798999 and 84799090. |
14 | All types of gears and gearing, toothed wheels, chain sprocket, transmission elements ball or roller screws, gear boxes and speed changers, including torque converters And (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components | 84834000 and 84839000. |
15 | All types of Rotary electrical machines such as Generator, etc and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components. | 8501 and 8503. |
16 | All types of Diesel Generator and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components. | 8502 and 8503. |
17 | All types of Transformers and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components. | 850421, 850422,850423, 850431, 850432,850433, 850434 and 850490. |
18 | All types of Power Semiconductor Converter and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components. | 850440. |
19 | All types of switch gear and control gear equipment operating at voltages not exceeding 1000 volts and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components. | 8536, 8537 and 8538. |
20 | All types of switch gear and control gear equipment operating at voltages exceeding 1000 volts and (or) their assemblies /sub-assemblies /components. | 8535, 8537 and 8538. |
For obtaining BIS certification of Machinery and Electrical Equipment under Scheme X or Schedule II, manufacturers are required to firstly register and submit the following information:
S. No. | Required Document/Information | Details |
1 | Name, Address (Factory & Office) | Manufacturer’s registered name and complete address of both the factory and office locations. Ensure accuracy and consistency. |
2 | PAN, GST details | Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration details. These are crucial for verification purposes. |
3 | Contact details | Email address, phone number, and office contact number of the manufacturer. Ensure these are active and regularly monitored. |
4 | Details of the management and authorized person | Names and designations of key management personnel and the authorized signatory who will represent the company during the certification process. |
5 | Details of the machinery and electrical equipment to be registered | Comprehensive equipment details as per the First Schedule of the OTR. Refer to the official OTR document for specific requirements. |
6 | Name/type and variety of products | Specific name, type, and variety of products for which BIS certification is being sought. Ensure alignment with the relevant Indian Standards. |
Estimated Timeline: In respect to current practices of BIS, the process takes approximately 90 working days.
Generally, the foreign manufacturers follow a similar certification process as those of domestic manufacturers; however, it becomes more complex due to global logistics. The following are the usual steps for a foreign manufacturer:
Estimated Timeline (Foreign Manufacturers): There are procedural complexities involved in the processes; hence, the certification of foreign manufacturers usually takes about 6 to 7 months, depending on the current procedures followed in the BIS.
To simplify certification, manufacturers must pay fees as outlined below, according to Schedule-II, Scheme-X, Paragraph 5 of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. These fees apply to products or product groups without specifically designated fees.
Here’s a breakdown of the fee structure:
No. | Type of Fees/Charges | Amount |
1 | Application Fee for Grant of License | ₹2,000 |
2 | Application Fee for Certificate of Conformity | ₹2,000 |
3 | Certification Fee for License Grant or Renewal | ₹25,000 per year |
4 | Certification Fee for Certificate of Conformity | ₹10,000 |
5 | Technical File Review Fee (for license, certificate, or scope changes) | ₹20,000 per technical file |
6 | Inspection Fees (Including Surveillance) | ₹20,000 per man-day |
7 | Sample Procurement Charges | Based on actual costs |
8 | Testing Charges | Based on actual costs |
Licence Validity and Renewal: Continuous production licenses are granted for variable periods between 3 and 6 years, hence they can be renewed for similar periods.
Certificate of Conformity (CoC): Certificates for conformities are issued for single production runs, to both domestic and foreign manufacturers, and are not renewable.
Product Test Reports: If manufacturers provide their own test reports, the BIS officer shall conduct an observation test during the inspection of the factory to validate the same. Facilities subcontracted for in-house testing shall also be inspected.
Maintaining conformity: The manufacturers must ensure conformity and approval of their products as per the Scheme-X certification process. For processing the renewal application under these regulations, BIS will issue renewed licenses in Form-VIII as per Regulation 8.
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The following services are part of it:
✅ Engagement with testing laboratories accredited by BIS
✅ Drafting and submission of technical documentation
✅ Representing the brand for foreign OEMs through Authorized Indian Representatives (AIR)
✅ Label verification, design compliance, pre-submission audits
✅ Real-time assistance during the entire process of BIS application
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BIS Scheme X is the Compulsory Registration Scheme implemented by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Under this scheme, certain electronic and IT household articles must conform to the Indian safety standard prior to sale in the Indian market.
Any Indian or foreign manufacturer that seeks to manufacture, import, or sell the notified products in India must have the certification issued under BIS Scheme X.
Some of the major product categories are the following:
MeitY has notified more than 60 product types under the CRS so far.
The registration under BIS is valid for two years and can be renewed thereafter in two-year cycles.
Step | Domestic Manufacturer | Foreign Manufacturer |
1 | Product testing in BIS-approved Indian lab | Same requirement |
2 | Submit documents, apply via BIS CRS portal | Same, but must appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) |
3 | BIS reviews & issues Registration Certificate | Same |
4 | Product labeling with BIS Registration Number | Same |
Component | Cost (Approx.) |
Government Fees (BIS) | ₹51,000 |
Lab Testing (per model) | ₹30,000 – ₹1,50,000+ |
Documentation, Logistics | ₹10,000 – ₹30,000 |
AIR Services (if foreign) | ₹20,000 – ₹50,000 |
💡 Note: Costs vary depending on the product type and number of models submitted.
Yes. All goods (whether Indian or foreign) must be tested in a BIS-recognized lab in India. Testing reports from any foreign lab will not be accepted under the BIS CRS.
Yes, if multiple models under one brand and product family are considered to be technically similar and comply with the same standard, they may be covered under one certificate. However, all models must be tested or declared for approval.
Yes. According to BIS definition, any product label must indicate:
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✅ BIS Scheme X application and documentation
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✅ Pre-audit and support in the full process
Their experience ensures fast approvals, compliance with relevant regulations, and hassle-free certification under BIS CRS.
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