Bis Certification for Lithium-ion Battery

As per the BIS Act, 2016 and the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Rules, 2018, the procedure for applying for BIS certification for lithium-ion batteries is regulated (Scheme II in Annexure II). The program aims to protect Indian customers from fraudulent and substandard products while supporting fast-growing electronics and information technology companies.

A standard mark with a unique registration number obtained from BIS must be used on all products manufactured, held for sale, imported, sold and distributed. IS 16270:2014 applies to BIS certification of lithium-ion batteries. Businesses that distribute, sell, or handle lithium-ion batteries must separately register for BIS Scheme II lithium-ion battery certification.

List of documents required to apply BIS certification for lithium-ion battery IS 16720 : 2014

Identity proof and PAN card of authorized signer
Brand authorization letter (only if the brand is declared as the property of a third party).
GST registration certificate
Brand name or trademark registration for MSME certificate
CEO/General Manager/Plant Manager approval to complete and sign Form 1
Manufacturer commercial license (English and original country language), domain, email address, and manufacturer number
AIR An authorization letter from the company’s CEO/senior management to the signatory authorized to sign and execute the affidavit.
Raw materials/ingredients, model and serial number. The same goes for product images.
Product technical specifications

Procedure for approval of the test Report before filling Form I:

Log in to the CRS website using your existing credentials.
Click “Submit Tests and Samples” on your dashboard.
Go to “Inspection Report (within 90 days)” list
Click on the test request number to view details
The test report can be downloaded from the link at the bottom of the page.
After checking, click “Confirm and Confirm”.
Note that test reports are not selectable in Form I until you click Check and Verify for the test report.

Important points related to BIS certification for Lithium-ion Battery:

Separate registration number for products manufactured at different location
Separate registration number for products having different Brand name at same location
Common test report feasible if products and manufacturing location are same
Hard copies of application submitted within 15 days of online submission.
Model affidavit cum undertaking to be furnished by manufacturer located in India
Registration number and words shall not be less than Arial font size 6
Standard mark can be displayed in single color or multicolor
Standard mark shall be readable and non removable

STEP BY STEP Procedure to apply BIS certification for Lithium-ion Battery

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Create USER ID & Password
Generate test request
Submission of application with requisite documents
Payment of Govt. fee
Submission of hard copies of Form 1 along with duly filled, sealed, signed and notarized affidavit to BIS through Speed Post/ Registered Post/ Courier
Scrutiny of application by BIS officials
In case all the set Indian Standards according to BIS Standards for Lithium-ion battery are met, A BIS certification will be issued for the Applicant.
Grant of BIS license to manufacturer

BIS Certification for Lithium-ion Battery