BIS Certification for Toys in India | IS 9873 Requirements

Overview of BIS Certification for toys

As per the Toys (Quality Control) order, 2020 issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, DPIIT, toy manufacturing units, including foreign manufacturing units exporting toys to India, are mandatory to obtain BIS certification for toys as per Schedule I and Schedule II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has made electric and non-electric toys mandatory to bear the ISI mark. They cannot be manufactured, sold, imported, or distributed in the Indian market without bearing the ISI mark.

Failure to comply with these regulations may result in serious consequences, including criminal liability, possible imprisonment, and heavy fines. The directive, issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, DPIIT, aims to prevent the proliferation of inferior toys in the market. The ISI mark on toys ensures child safety requirements, including physical and mechanical properties, chemical properties, and flammability. Toys must not contain dangerous chemicals such as lead, phthalates, or other toxic substances that can harm children.

Documents needed for BIS Registration for toys:

1. Certificate of company incorporation
2. GST & MSME certificate 
3. Brand name / Sheet registration 
4. Manufacturing Flow Chart 
5. Plant layout 
6. List of machinery and raw materials 
7. Rental agreement/lease deed or ownership deed, etc. 
8. Product images 
9. Aadhar card and qualification proof of Quality control personnel 
10. Test report of the products from BIS-approved labs.
11. Testing equipment list (exempted for micro unit per MSME).

Advantages of BIS Certification for toys:

1. A BIS certification allows manufacturers to gain open and unhindered access to markets for their products by demonstrating compliance with laws and regulations and avoiding available restrictions and penalties.

2. BIS-certified toys give parents increased confidence when they make a purchasing decision, knowing their children's safety is protected. In addition, compliance management can build brand recognition, enhance customer loyalty, and improve public perception of the company. 

3. If manufacturers and importers follow the BIS [Toys] certification, safe and good-quality products will be in the Indian market. This ultimately encourages a fair and transparent economy by distributing safe products and improving safety. 

4. Complying with BIS regulations and obtaining BIS certification for toys can help businesses develop their sales and considerably increase growth and productivity. If the manufacturer conforms to BIS standards, it is very easy to demonstrate compliance. With smooth compliance, a manufacturer can focus on building up their credibility in the market.

5. Manufacturers improve their production processes with an activity concentration that promotes compliance with BIS standards. This improves acceptance in the market and leads to large production lines. 

6. If a company is compliant with BIS standards, it is much easier for the company to participate in international markets. They will have access to develop markets and the world economy as a whole.

Conclusion: 

To summarize, obtaining a BIS License is a complex and time-consuming process, and involves several crucial steps for any business unit, such as the development of toys as per the relevant Indian Standards, preparation of documents, and on-site factory verification of the manufacturer’s competence to manufacture and test toys. Therefore, hiring a consultant with expertise in the BIS licensing process is advised.

Max Solution Consulting Services assists in developing toys as per BIS standards and documentation support, and helps you understand the specific requirements of the ISI certification process to ensure your application is complete and meets all required standards. Our team of experts has in-depth knowledge of the regulatory environment, government policies and procedures, and the roles of various government agencies.

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BIS Certification for toys