Cotton bale BIS CRS (Compulsory Registration Scheme) accreditation guarantees adherence to Indian Standard IS 12171:2019, which outlines raw cotton quality criteria. Manufacturers have to apply to BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards), have lab tests at a center certified by BIS, and go through a plant inspection. When the criteria are met, BIS licenses the use of the ISI mark on verified cotton bales. Constant monitoring guarantees ongoing compliance. For Indian textile companies, this accreditation improves export potential, market credibility, and product quality, therefore strengthening their competitiveness.