BIS Scheme X Certification
BIS Scheme X Certification is mandatory for high-risk machinery and electrical equipment to ensure strict safety, technical compliance, and regulatory approval in India.
BIS Scheme X Certification is a specialized conformity assessment scheme introduced by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for machinery and electrical equipment that involve higher safety and operational risks.
This certification ensures that such products comply with stringent Indian safety standards prescribed under the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation).
Scheme X focuses on advanced product testing, detailed technical documentation, factory inspections, and continuous surveillance to confirm product safety, reliability, and performance.
Manufacturers and importers of machinery and electrical equipment covered under Scheme X must obtain BIS certification before manufacturing, importing, selling, or distributing products in the Indian market.
Obtaining BIS Scheme X Certification ensures legal compliance, enhances product safety, builds customer trust, and authorizes the use of the BIS Standard Mark.
Process
- Confirm whether the machinery or electrical equipment falls under BIS Scheme X as per the Omnibus Technical Regulation.
- Identify the applicable Indian Standards including Type A, Type B, or Type C standards relevant to the product category.
- Prepare comprehensive technical documentation such as product design details, drawings, safety analysis, and risk assessment.
- Register the manufacturer or importer on the BIS Manak Online portal and submit the Scheme X application.
- Pay the applicable BIS application fee, certification charges, and product testing fees.
- Submit product samples for testing at BIS-recognized laboratories or arrange witness testing at the manufacturing facility.
- Undergo a detailed factory inspection by BIS officials to assess manufacturing capability and quality control systems.
- Rectify any non-conformities identified during inspection or testing within the stipulated timeframe.
- After successful evaluation, BIS issues the Scheme X License or Certificate of Conformity (CoC).
- Maintain compliance through periodic surveillance audits and ongoing quality monitoring.
Documents
- Business registration documents such as GST certificate, PAN card, and company incorporation proof.
- Complete product information including product name, model number, technical specifications, and intended application.
- Declaration of conformity to applicable Indian Standards under BIS Scheme X.
- Technical file containing engineering drawings, design calculations, and safety risk assessment reports.
- Manufacturing process flow chart and detailed factory layout plan.
- List of manufacturing machinery, production equipment, and in-house testing facilities.
- Product test reports issued by BIS-recognized or accredited laboratories.
- Quality management system documents, inspection procedures, and internal audit records.
- Authorization letter and identity proof of the authorized signatory.
- Details of Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) in case of foreign manufacturers.
Benefits
- Ensures strict compliance with BIS safety and technical regulations for high-risk machinery and electrical equipment.
- Mandatory certification for legal manufacturing, importing, and sale of regulated products in India.
- Enhances product safety, operational reliability, and end-user protection.
- Builds strong market confidence and brand credibility through BIS Standard Mark authorization.
- Reduces the risk of regulatory penalties, product rejection, and legal disputes.
- Facilitates participation in government projects, PSU tenders, and industrial supply chains.
- Improves internal manufacturing quality control and process efficiency.
- Aligns products with national and international safety and conformity benchmarks.