International logistics, India strictly inspected the certification, and newly added 6 types of products have become mandatory certification recently! Otherwise, deductions and auctions

On March 11, 2019, the Ministry of Iron and Steel of India promulgated the 2019 Act of Steel and Steel Products 2019. The bill specifies that the following 6 types of products will be compulsory for BIS certification on April 17, 2019. At present, the compulsory certification of these 6 types of products has taken effect. Export companies are requested to make plans for exporting products, and do not cause the goods to be detained or auctioned because of this certification, so as to avoid losses. Due to the long BIS forensics cycle, the editor also reminds relevant international logistics manufacturers and exporters to make certification plans in advance.

Important reminder! India has strictly checked the certification of international logistics, and the mandatory certification of 6 new types of products has become effective recently! Otherwise, deductions and auctions

Added 6 types of products with mandatory certification

At present, BIS has issued more than 30,000 product certification certificates, covering almost every industrial field such as agricultural products, textiles and electronics. More and more product categories exported to India are included in the category of compulsory certification products.

Important reminder! India has strictly checked the certification of international logistics, and the mandatory certification of 6 new types of products has become effective recently! Otherwise, deductions and auctions

Screenshots of products requiring BIS certification

In particular, communication electronic products such as Bluetooth headsets, mobile phones, and watches require special attention. Some sellers said that they had been detained by India Customs for 6 products with a total weight of half a ton, with a total loss of 300,000 yuan. The seller tried to clear customs through an agent, but was told to charge 25% of the value as a customs clearance commission. "If you can clear the customs with a 25% commission, but now even if the commission is given, the freight forwarder will not dare to take the air, and sending the sea will only flush the goods."

Due to the rapid development of Indian e-commerce and huge market potential, in India, in addition to clothing, the fastest selling category, fashion accessories, home decoration, kitchen appliances and personal electronic products and other categories of products are also favored by the local market. Therefore, India has become a popular target for my country's foreign trade, especially cross-border international logistics e-commerce exports.

In fact, in the second half of last year, the Indian Customs began to strictly investigate the BIS certification, and many sellers have been recruited and suffered heavy losses. Some sellers once broke the news that their customers said that the Indian customs had not released it for a month. What is it? According to the seller's mouth, the Indian Customs strictly investigated the BIS certificate and involved a variety of categories. In addition, the local customs strictly investigate the low declaration, and the seller also needs to provide IEC documents and payment vouchers, which are indispensable.

Indian customs laws are not only strict but also pitfalls. After the seller’s goods arrive in the local area, the goods are transferred directly to the buyer. Without the buyer’s consent, the seller cannot return the goods. Moreover, if the seller's goods are not successfully cleared after more than 3 days, they will be confiscated by the local customs for auction, which will result in many sellers' goods being confiscated and the goods and goods will be empty.

In this regard, many sellers also said that on the one hand, the local logistics costs in India are relatively high, and the delivery time is slow; on the other hand, the cross-border product tariffs are higher, and the BIS certification review needs to go through 5 processes and submit more than a dozen documents The review process is not only slow but also cumbersome. Therefore, it is recommended that if the seller wants to do a good job in the Indian market, first of all, the relevant certification of the product should be prepared in advance, especially when the current Indian customs are so strict.

About BIS certification

What is a BIS certificate?

BIS certification is the Bureau of Indian Standards (ISB), the ISI certification issuing agency, referred to as BIS, which is specifically responsible for product certification and is also the only product certification agency in India. At present, the certification covers almost every industrial field such as agricultural products, textiles and electronics. BIS certification is carried out in accordance with the 1986 Indian Bureau of Standards Act, which aims to provide quality, safe and reliable products to the final consumer. All products that are included in the compulsory certification must be tested by overseas BIS accredited laboratories in accordance with IS 14286, IS 61730-I and IS 61730-II standards.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). BIS is the competent authority for Indian standards and certification affairs.

Important reminder! India has scrutinized the certification, and the mandatory certification of 6 new products has come into effect recently! Otherwise, deductions and auctions

(1) BIS certification mode

BIS product certification determines whether the product conforms to Indian standards through initial inspection and assessment of the factory quality management system, supervision of the factory quality management system after certification, and testing of samples taken from the factory and the market.

(2) BIS certification conditions:

Manufacturers set up offices or liaison agencies or appoint agents in India;

The manufacturer's factory must be equipped with all the infrastructure required to test the approved products in compliance with the relevant Indian standards.

(3) The technical documents to be submitted for BIS certification are as follows:

Application form

Proof that there is an agent's appointment form in India, or a certificate certifying the Indian office of the manufacturer, and the approval letter from the Reserve Bank of India;

Documents proving the establishment of the company, such as a registration certificate;

Process flow chart, explaining the whole process of product manufacturing (from raw materials to finished products);

Quality control system (such as quality manual, quality control plan, test arrangement, etc.);

If available, provide other details of product or system certification;

If available, provide details of components or raw materials used for product manufacturing before certification;

List of machines manufactured;

List of test equipment during the test;

Product design drawings;

Laboratory supervisors, technical and QC staff qualifications and detailed experience details;

Test reports from accredited independent laboratories or factory's own laboratories;

The layout diagram of the plant clearly shows the main production machines, laboratories, etc.;

Schematic diagram of traffic near the factory, schematic diagram from the nearest airport or train station to the factory, and detailed explanation from India to the factory;

Bill of exchange

Important reminder! India has scrutinized the certification, and the mandatory certification of 6 new products has come into effect recently! Otherwise, deductions and auctions

(4) Scope of Indian BIS certification:

Textile

2. Chemicals and pesticides

3. Rubber and plastic products

4. Cement and concrete products

5. Building materials

6. Pumping, irrigation, drainage and sewage treatment devices

7. Pipes and devices of the water supply system

8. Base metal and processed metal products

9. Machines and equipment

10. Electronic appliances and optical equipment

11. Auto parts

12. Agricultural products, food and tobacco

13. Black tea and drinks

14. Packaging drinking water and natural mineral water

15. Leather products

16. Wood products

17. Pulp products

(5) Certification process:

1. Apply. Foreign manufacturers who want to obtain BIS certification generally need to use a special application and prepare relevant documents to apply to BIS New Delhi headquarters.

2. Record. BIS reviews the application documents and materials submitted by the applicant, and records the application if the procedures are complete. Applicants must pay the corresponding processing fee.

3. Initial factory inspection. BIS will assign an official group of no more than 2 persons to the factory for inspection. Applicants must bear the expenses such as the travel of the official delegation to the factory for inspection, visa fees, and the corresponding inspection fees.

4. Issue a certificate. If the initial inspection and test results are qualified, and the applicant agrees to perform the BIS-approved inspection and testing program after certification and pays the BIS mark fee, a certificate may be issued to the applicant. The certificate is valid for 1 year. After the certificate is granted, the licensee must pay the identification fee and the annual certificate fee.

5. Supervision after certification. BIS supervises the quality of its certified products through routine supervision of licensees and unannounced inspection and testing of samples on factories and markets. If the periodic inspection, the samples taken from the factory or market meet the requirements after the factory inspection and independent test results, the certificate can be updated. The licensee submits an application for renewal to BIS by submitting the specified form, and the certificate renewal fee is 500 rupees. The licensee shall also bear the cost of sample inspection.