NKG is well versed with the BIS conformity assessment regulations and compliances. We are a time tested regulatory service provider across industries and product categories. We share clear – achievable and non ambiguous requirements with our domestic and overseas clients which lead to predictable regulatory approvals. Domestic and overseas toy manufacturers can rely upon us for approval of their products from BIS India before placing on the Indian Markets.
Toys have been brought under compulsory Bureau of Indian Standards certification with effect from 01/09/2020 as per Toys Safety Control Order 2020 issued by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry India. In pursuance of the above Order, Bureau of Indian Standards has initiated the process of grant licence to manufacturers of toys for use of Bureau of indian Standards, Standard Mark as per Scheme I of Schedule II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.The certification will be done as per Option 1 (Normal Procedure) i.e. after receipt of application, BIS will conduct factory inspection and draw samples for testing in BIS Recognized Labs
FEB
Toys Safety Control Order 2020 issued by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry vide notification dated 25 February 2020 through which Safety of Toys as per has been brought under compulsory BIS certification with effect from 01/09/2020
AUGUST
Release of Product manual by BIS to ensure coherence of practise and transparency in operation of certification of Toys under Scheme 1 of Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations 2018.
SEPTEMBER
Mandatory registration for domestic and overseas manufacturers of Toys
Bureau of Indian Standards is the licensing authority for the products covered under Toy Control Order. BIS has initiated the process of grant license to manufacturers of toys for use of BIS Standard Mark as per Scheme I of Schedule II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.The certification will be done as per Option 1 (Normal Procedure) i.e. after receipt of application, BIS will conduct factory inspection and draw samples for testing in BIS Recognized Labs.
As per TOY (QUALITY CONTROL) ORDER 2020, issued vide S.O. 853 (E) Products or toys or material designed or clearly intended whether or not exclusively for use in play by children under 14 years of age or any other product as notified by the Central Government of India from time to time.
The provisions and requirements under this order are also applicable to Toys as they are initially received by the children as well as when after a toy is subjected to reasonably foreseeable conditions of normal use and abuse unless specifically noted otherwise.
This order is applicable to domestic and importer products placed in the Indian Market and is not applicable on products which are meant for export.
For the purpose of BIS certification, toys have been classified into the following 2 types. Under each of the two types of classification one respective primary standard is assigned against which license and testing needs to be procured by manufacturers. In addition to the assigned primary standards for each type of product, secondary standards have also been assigned against which licensing and testing needs to be undertaken by the manufacturers.
# |
Type |
Applicable Primary Standard |
Applicable Secondary Standard |
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1 |
Non-Electric Toys (these are ordinary toys such as rattles, dolls, puzzles, etc. which do not have any function dependent on electricity) |
IS 9873 (Part 1):2019 |
IS 9873 Parts 2, 3,4, 7 and 9 |
|
2 |
Electric Toys (these are toys which have at least one function dependent on electricity) |
IS 15644:2006 |
IS 9873 Parts 1, 2, 3,4, 7 and 9 |
# |
IS No. |
Standard Title |
NO OF AMENDMENTS |
|
1 |
IS 9873 (Part 1):2019 | Safety of Toys Part 1 Safety Aspects Related to Mechanical and Physical Properties |
NIL |
|
2 |
IS 9873 (Part 2) : 2017 |
Safety of Toys Part 2 Flammability |
NIL |
|
3 |
IS 9873 (Part 3) : 2017 |
Safety of Toys Part 3 Migration of Certain Elements |
NIL |
|
4 |
IS 9873 (Part 4) : 2017 |
Safety of Toys Part 4 Swings, Slides and Similar Activity Toys for Indoor and Outdoor Family Domestic Use |
NIL |
|
5 |
IS 9873 (Part 7) : 2017 |
Safety of Toys Part 7 Requirements and Test Methods for Finger Paints |
NIL |
|
6 |
IS 9873 (Part 9) :2017 |
Safety of Toys Part 9 Certain Phthalates Esters in Toys and Children’s Products |
NIL |
|
7 |
IS 15644:2006 | Safety of Electric Toys |
1 |
Based on the specific purpose and function of toys BIS has classified toys into 7 main categories and 146 sub categories. These details are listed clearly in Appendix 1 (based on IS9873 (Part 8) : 2019)
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Through years of experience, NKG experts have ironed out an efficient, step by step process starting from the basics of understanding a client’s requirements through to providing an exhaustive overview of the regulatory obligations concerning the products. Once a regulatory pathway is identified, NKG experts handhold the client through each step of the process concluding to receipt of licenses and approvals.
This is a certification scheme for a Foreign manufacturer who wants to obtain BIS Licence. The scheme is for certification of products other than Electronic and Information Technology Products.
For Electronic and IT products please refer to Registration Scheme on this site at https://www.crsbis.in/BIS/about-crs.do
Generally certification scheme of BIS is voluntary in nature, however for certain products as notified by Government of India under Quality Control Orders, they can be imported to India only with Standard Mark under a valid licence from BIS. The list of such products are available here https://bis.gov.in/index.php/product-certification/products-undercompulsory-certification/
The Standard Mark, as given in the Schedule of the licence, shall be marked either on the primary packaging or on the toy itself legibly and indelibly, provided always that material so marked conform to requirements of the specification.
Packing and marking/labelling including warnings and other instructions and information required to be provided (for assembly, maintenance etc.) shall be done as per the provisions of the Indian Standard.
In addition, the model number and the following shall be incorporated on each package:
For the purpose of certification, all the models of toys of similar design, made from the same materials and covered under a single sub-category, shall be considered as a series. A declaration to this effect shall be made by the manufacturer stating that these models in the same series are of similar design, made from the same materials and covered under a single sub-category. This declaration shall be submitted to BIS along with the application for Grant of Licence (GOL) and Change in Scope of Licence (CSoL) (As per format at APPENDIX II)
Similar Design pertains to models which have similar designs in terms of compliance to the safety requirements specified in the relevant Indian Standards. For electric toys, input source, mains layout etc as given in the table above will also constitute design parameters.
Same material pertains to material of the same nature (i.e. LLDPE or PVC or HDPE or Cotton Fabric etc.) and the same dyes and pigments.
BIS licence is mandatory for the products for details please click here https://bis.gov.in/index.php/product-certification/productsunder-compulsory-certification/
The application can be made in the forms and formats available under FMCS with all relevant documents indicated in the application. BIS is making a provision to apply on line in due course of time.
Yes, the foreign applicant has to nominate an Indian Resident as an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) while submitting the application.
For SAARC countries, the payment can be made in USD or Indian Rupee (INR) with GST. For other countries, the payment should be made in USD only.
