Understanding Scheme X of BIS Certification: A Flexible Route for Special Product Compliance

 Introduction in India, ensuring product compliance with quality and safety standards is crucial, especially for manufacturers, importers, and government suppliers. While the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) offers various certification options, Scheme X stands out for its flexibility and focused applicability. Unlike general BIS certifications such as CRS (Compulsory Registration Scheme), which are designed for mass-market consumer products, Scheme X is intended for non-routine, specialized, or limited-quantity products.

 


What is Scheme X? Scheme X is a targeted certification scheme under the BIS Product Certification framework. It is designed for products where: - Production is one-time or limited in scale - Supplies are made for specific customers, tenders, or government contracts - Continuous surveillance and standard ISI marking are not practical - Import/export consignments require one-time BIS compliance

Instead of affixing a standard ISI mark, BIS certifies such products through a Certificate of Conformity (CoC), ensuring adherence to relevant Indian Standards.

Key Features of Scheme X Certification

  1. No Standard Product Marking
    Products under Scheme X do not carry the ISI mark. Certification is granted through a formal CoC issued by BIS.
  2. Single-Use or Time-Bound Validity
    Ideal for batch-based or contract-specific deliveries, where the certification remains valid for that particular order or consignment.
  3. Customer-Specific Compliance
    Tailored for clients or tenders that require compliance with Indian Standards but do not necessitate permanent licensing.
  4. No Ongoing Surveillance
    Post-certification inspections and audits are not applicable under Scheme X.
  5. Supportive for Importers and Exporters
    Highly effective for businesses needing BIS compliance for one-time imports/exports linked to Indian clients or authorities.

 

 

 

Who Should Consider Scheme X? Scheme X is applicable across various specialized industrial and government-linked applications, including:

·         Defense and Aerospace Procurement: Precision-machined components, high-grade alloys, electrical assemblies.

·         Project-Based Bulk Supplies: Steel, valves, electrical insulators, transformers.

·         Import Consignments to Indian Buyers: Machinery, pumps, specialty adhesives, cables.

·         Export Production with Indian Standards: For international supply chains or government-backed buyers abroad.

·         Institutional or Government Orders: Lab instruments, educational tools, medical devices under government tenders.

Benefits of Scheme X Certification - Offers regulatory flexibility without compromising on product quality - Reduces operational and cost burden for limited or custom production - Provides formal BIS acknowledgment for compliance - Enables participation in government procurement or defense contracts.

How AQS Can Support Scheme X Certification At Analytical Quality Solution Pvt. Ltd., we specialize in understanding and executing certification pathways like Scheme X that differ from routine BIS schemes. Our expert support includes:

·         Technical qualification of your product under Scheme X

·         Preparation of application files and process documentation

·         Coordination with BIS and facilitation of factory inspections (if applicable)

·         Assistance in testing, certification, and securing the CoC

Whether you’re executing a defense order, one-time export, or a custom manufacturing contract, we ensure full compliance with Indian regulatory needs.

Conclusion Scheme X is a strategic tool within BIS Certification for non-continuous and special-purpose production scenarios. By removing the need for ISI marking and ongoing surveillance, it provides manufacturers and importers with a practical yet compliant path to market entry.

For tailored assistance with Scheme X or other BIS certification processes, connect with Analytical Quality Solution Pvt. Ltd.—your compliance and quality assurance partner.

 

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