BIS Certification for Toys
Ensuring product safety for children is paramount. In India, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) enforces this through mandatory BIS certification for toys, a requirement that ensures all toys in the market meet specific quality and safety standards
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What is BIS Certification for Toys?
Ensuring product safety for children is paramount. In India, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) enforces this through mandatory BIS certification for toys, a requirement that ensures all toys in the market meet specific quality and safety standards.
This certification helps protect children from potential hazards associated with unsafe toys, such as choking, strangulation, or exposure to harmful chemicals.
The Government of India introduced the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020, to ensure that only safe and high-quality toys are available in the Indian market. This order madeBIS Certificationmandatory for all toys intended for children under the age of 14, whether manufactured domestically or imported.
The BIS certification is not just a legal requirement; it is a critical safety measure aimed at protecting children from potentially dangerous and low-quality toys.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) plays a central role in ensuring that only safe and quality-compliant toys reach Indian consumers.
Eligibility Criteria
Manufacturers:
Domestic Manufacturers:All manufacturers producing toys in India for children under 14 years of age.
Foreign Manufacturers:Foreign manufacturers who wish to export and sell their toys in the Indian market. They must obtain a valid BIS certification for their products.
Importers:Importers are only permitted to bring in toys that bear the ISI mark, which signifies that the foreign manufacturer has obtained BIS certification. While importers themselves do not directly get the BIS license, they are responsible for ensuring the toys they import are certified.
Retailers, Distributors, and Sellers:Any business or individual involved in the commercial trade of toys - including selling, distributing, storing for sale, hiring, leasing, or exhibiting - must ensure their products conform to Indian Standards and bear the ISI mark.
Documents Required
Registration Process
Step 1: Understand Standards & Grouping
Identify relevant IS:Determine the specific Indian Standard(s) (e.g., IS 9873 for non-electric, IS 15644 for electric toys) that apply to your product.Categorize your toys:Understand how BIS groups toys for certification, as one primary standard might cover multiple similar products.
Step 2: Establish In-house Lab & QC
Set up testing facilities:Ensure your factory has an adequately equipped in-house laboratory to perform mandatory tests.Implement quality control:Establish documented quality management procedures and appoint qualified personnel for consistent quality assurance.
Step 3: Prepare Documentation
Gather business & factory details:Collect all company registration, manufacturing licenses, factory layout, and machinery information.Compile product & QC specifics:Prepare detailed product specifications, raw material lists, manufacturing process flow, and quality control records.
Step 4: Submit Online Application
Create Manakonline account:Register and create a login on the official BIS online portal (Manakonline).Fill and upload:Complete the application form, upload all required documents, select the relevant Indian Standard, and pay the initial fees.
Step 5: Address BIS Queries
Monitor application status:Regularly check your online application for any queries raised by BIS.Respond promptly:Provide all requested clarifications or additional documents within the stipulated timeframe.
Step 6: Factory Inspection
Prepare for auditor visit:Ensure all manufacturing processes, quality control measures, and test demonstrations are ready.Facilitate sample drawing:Be prepared for the BIS officer to randomly select and seal toy samples for independent testing.
Step 7: Sample Testing by BIS Lab
Await test results:The sealed samples will be sent to a BIS-recognized independent laboratory for comprehensive testing.Ensure compliance:The toy samples must pass all tests as per the applicable Indian Standards.
Step 8: License Grant & Payment
Review of reports:BIS evaluates the factory inspection report and the independent labs test results.Receive license:If compliant, BIS issues the license, and you must pay the remaining marking and annual fees.
Fees & Charges
| Fee Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rs. 1,000/-(for Large Industrial Enterprises) | Contact for pricing |
| Rs. 500/-(for Medium, Micro, and Small Industrial Enterprises, and Central/State Govt. Organizations) | Contact for pricing |
| Rs. 7,000/-per man-day for domestic factory audits. | Contact for pricing |
| For foreign factory audits (FMCS):This involves higher costs due to international travel. | Contact for pricing |
| These are charged based on the actual tests performed and will vary depending on the type and number of tests required for your specific toy product(s) as per the applicable IS standards (e.g., IS 9873, IS 15644). | Contact for pricing |
| These fees are paid to BIS-approved laboratories. The total cost will depend on the complexity of the toy and the number of applicable tests across different parts of the standard. | Contact for pricing |
| Example Testing Charges:Please note these are indicative costs based on the BIS LIMS portal and are subject to change. The actual cost will depend on your specific product.IS 9873 - Part 3 (Migration of Certain Elements):Approx. Rs. 14,080/-IS 9873 - Part 2 (Flammability):Approx. Rs. 2,144/-IS 9873 - Part 1 (Mechanical & Physical Properties):Approx. Rs. 16,189/- (excluding certain clauses)IS 9873 - Part 4 (Swings, Slides):Approx. Rs. 5,475/- (excluding certain clauses)IS 9873 - Part 9 (N-Nitrosamines):Approx. Rs. 7,500/- | Contact for pricing |
| IS 9873 - Part 3 (Migration of Certain Elements):Approx. Rs. 14,080/- | Contact for pricing |
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