For portable extinguishers, BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification guarantees compliance with Indian Standard IS 15683:2018; for wheeled extinguishers, IS 16018:2012 guarantees compliance. Application submission, product testing at labs approved by BIS, manufacturing inspection, and compliance verification comprise the procedure. Manufacturers have to turn in quality control information, test data, and technical documentation. Approved they get a BIS licence and have to mark their goods with the ISI certification mark. Certification improves regulatory compliance, market credibility, and product safety. It has two years validity and must be renewed. In India, selling fire extinguishers requires BIS certification.
Portable Fire Extinguishers
15683 : 2018Wheeled Fire Extinguishers
16018 : 2012BIS certification ensures fire extinguishers comply with Indian Standards (IS 15683/IS 16018) for safety and quality.
Yes, BIS certification is mandatory for selling fire extinguishers in India.
Submit an application, provide documents, conduct product testing, and undergo a factory inspection.
It takes approximately 30 days for Indian manufacturers and up to 180 days for foreign manufacturers.
The certification is valid for two years and must be renewed.
