How to Obtain Scheme X Certification for Your Machinery & Electrical Products

In today’s competitive market, ensuring your products meet stringent safety and quality standards is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Scheme X is a revolutionary framework aimed at standardizing safety, performance, and environmental compliance for a wide range of products, particularly in the electrical and industrial machinery sectors..

What is BIS Scheme X Certification?

Scheme X Certification is a specialized program under BIS, designed to provide manufacturers with a BIS License or Certificate of Conformity (CoC). These certifications ensure that products meet Indian Standards (IS) for safety, reliability, and performance, and allow the use of the BIS Standard Mark, a hallmark of quality and trust.

Benefits of Scheme X Certification

1. Regulatory Compliance: Align your products with Indian safety and performance standards.
2. Consumer Confidence: The BIS mark guarantees reliability, building trust among buyers.
3. Market Access: Certification is essential for legally entering the Indian market.
4. Reduced Risks: Compliant products minimize the likelihood of recalls, penalties, and market bans.
5. Global Competitiveness: Certification demonstrates your commitment to quality and safety.

Types of BIS Scheme X Certification

BIS Scheme X is designed to provide flexibility for manufacturers by offering two distinct certification options:

1. License for Continuous Production: Ideal for manufacturers engaged in ongoing production, this license allows the use of the BIS Standard Mark on products that consistently meet the specified Indian Standards (IS).
2. Certificate of Conformity (CoC) for Batch Production: Suited for manufacturers who produce in batches or have intermittent production schedules, the CoC certifies that a specific batch of products complies with the relevant IS.

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Safety Standards Under BIS Scheme X

BIS Scheme X outlines a structured framework for safety standards:

1. Type A Standards: General safety principles focusing on hazard identification and risk reduction.
2. Type B Standards: Product-specific standards for machinery and electrical equipment, as defined in the Second Schedule.
3. Type C Standards: Specialized safety rules for specific equipment. If Type C standards conflict with A or B, Type C takes precedence.

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Products Covered Under BIS Scheme X Certification

1. Pumps and Liquid Handling Equipment: All types of pumps for handling liquids, liquid elevators, and their assemblies, sub-assemblies, or components.
2. Compressors:All types of compressors and their assemblies, sub-assemblies, or components.
3. Thermal Treatment Machinery: All machinery for material treatment involving temperature changes, and their assemblies, sub-assemblies, or components.
4. Centrifuges and Filtering Machinery:Centrifuges, filtering or purifying machinery for liquids or gases, and their assemblies, sub-assemblies, or components.
5. Packaging Machinery: Machinery for filling, closing, sealing, labeling bottles, packing, or wrapping, and their assemblies, sub-assemblies, or components.
6. Cranes:All types of cranes and their assemblies, sub-assemblies, or components.
7. Construction, Earthmoving, and Mining MachineryMachinery for construction, earthmoving, and mining, along with their assemblies, sub-assemblies, or components.
8. Textile Machinery: Weaving machines (looms), embroidery machines, and their assemblies, sub-assemblies, or components.
9. Metalworking Machinery: Metal cutting machine tools, and machinery for working on stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos cement, or similar materials, and their assemblies, sub-assemblies, or components.

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Scope of BIS Scheme X Certification

The scope of BIS Scheme X Certification includes enforcing compliance with Indian Standards (IS) for products requiring enhanced safety and quality standards. This certification applies to both domestic and international manufacturers producing products for the Indian market.

Key elements of the scope include:

1. Coverage of Machinery and Electrical Products:
   • Focused on products like low-voltage switchgear, control gear, and similar equipment, ensuring their safe and reliable operation in various industrial and commercial applications.
2. Compliance with IS Standards:
   • Products must meet technical, safety, and performance requirements outlined in relevant Indian Standards such as IS 60947.
3. Manufacturing and Testing Oversight:
   • The scheme mandates factory inspections, product testing, and ongoing surveillance to ensure continued compliance with BIS standards.
4. Alignment with Regulatory Goals:
   • Aims to enhance product safety, minimize risks, and establish trust among consumers by ensuring all certified products adhere to stringent standards.

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How to Apply for BIS Scheme X Certification

Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Documentation: Prepare and compile all necessary documents, including product specifications, compliance details, and other technical files.

Testing: Whether you are an Indian or a foreign manufacturer, your product must undergo testing at a BIS-approved lab to ensure it meets the required standards.

Submission of Application: Submit the application form with the test results and supporting documents to BIS through their official portal.

Factory Inspection: A BIS officer will conduct an on-site audit of your manufacturing facility to assess its compliance with the required standards and processes.

License Approval: Upon successful testing, documentation review, and factory inspection, BIS will issue the license allowing you to use the ISI mark on your product.

Why Choose Absolute Veritas?

Absolute Veritas is your trusted BIS Certification Consultant and Partner in navigating the complexities of Scheme X Certification. Here’s why:

• Comprehensive Support: From documentation to inspections, we’re with you every step of the way.
• Expert Guidance: Our team ensures a seamless certification process.
• Industry Expertise: Years of experience in the TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) sector.
• Client-Centric Approach: Your success is our priority, and we tailor our solutions to meet your unique requirements.

Contact Us

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Conclusion

BIS Scheme X Certification is your gateway to market access, enhanced consumer trust, and long-term business success. By adhering to this certification, you’re not only complying with regulations but also making a commitment to safety and quality. At Absolute Veritas, we make this journey simple, efficient, and effective for you.