BIS Certification for Toys (ISI Mark)

BIS Certification for Toys (ISI Mark)

Mandatory Compliance under Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020

The Government of India has notified the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020, making BIS Certification (ISI Mark) mandatory for all toys meant for children up to 14 years of age, including both Electric Toys and Non-Electric Toys.

Accordingly, no person is permitted to manufacture, import, sell, distribute, store, lease, hire, or exhibit toys for sale in India unless the toys conform to the applicable Indian Standards and bear the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a valid BIS licence.

Categories Covered Under BIS Certification for Toys

Non-Electric Toys

Includes ordinary toys such as:

 • rattles, dolls, puzzles, building blocks, etc. (Products not dependent on electricity)

Applicable Standards:

 • IS 9873 (Part 1):2019

 • IS 9873 Parts 2, 3, 4, 7 & 9 (as applicable)

Electric Toys

Toys having at least one function dependent on electricity.

Applicable Standards:

 • IS 15644:2006

 • IS 9873 Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 & 9 (as applicable)

Who Must Obtain BIS Licence?

 • Domestic manufacturers of all notified Toys

 • Foreign manufacturers exporting all notified Toys to India under Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme

 • Importers/Brand owners marketing or selling all notified Toys in India are required to procure such products only from manufacturers holding a valid BIS Licence.

Note: If a manufacturer produces both electric and non-electric toys, separate certification may be required depending on product category and scope.

Certification & Enforcement Authority

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the sole authority for:

 • Grant of BIS licence

 • Market surveillance and enforcement

 • Action against non-compliance

Key Regulatory/Compliance Obligations

Under the notified framework:

 • Every manufacturer of all notified Toys must obtain BIS License

 • All notified Toy Manufacturers must meet requirements of relevant Indian Standard, as amended from time to time

 • BIS certification is a pre-condition for sale in the Indian market.

Non-compliance of QCO may result in:

 • Rejection of consignments by Indian Customs for foreign manufacturers

 • Market withdrawal and stop-sale orders

 • Legal action under applicable Indian regulations

 • Any violation of the QCO attracts penalties under the BIS Act, 2016, including seizure of goods and prosecution.

Key Requirements for BIS Certification for Toys

To obtain BIS licence, manufacturers must have:

 • Suitable manufacturing capability

 • Adequate quality control systems

 • Required in-house testing facilities (as per standards)

 • Competent quality control personnel

 • Product testing through BIS recognised laboratories

Documents Required for BIS Certification for Toys

Praditha Engineers assists in end-to-end preparation of documents such as: (Indicative)

 • Factory registration and legal documents

 • Factory layout and location plan

 • List of manufacturing machinery

 • List of test equipment

 • Raw material list and specifications

 • Manufacturing process description & flow chart

 • Details of Quality Control personnel

 • In-house testing records and lab reports

 • Product photographs and identification details

 • Authorised signatory details in case of Foreign Manufacturer

 • BIS-recognised laboratory test report

Training & Compliance Support

We support with:

 • Training to QC staff on test methods and records

 • Guidance on Scheme of Inspection and Testing (SIT)

 • Record maintenance support

 • Assistance during BIS surveillance audits

 • Inclusion of additional varieties/models (where applicable)

How Praditha Engineers Helps Toy Manufacturers

Praditha Engineers provides complete handholding support for BIS Toys certification from start to licence grant, ensuring:

 • Correct selection of Indian Standard and certification scope

 • Assessment of in-house lab readiness as per SIT requirements

 • Coordination with BIS-recognised laboratories for testing

 • Pre-audit guidance and mock audit support

 • On-site support during BIS factory inspection (if required)

 • Real-time tracking of application status

 • Immediate response to BIS queries to prevent delays

Why Choose Praditha Engineers for BIS Certification?

Praditha Engineers is a trusted compliance and certification consultancy with deep regulatory expertise.

Our Strengths

 • Led by Shri M.V.S.D. Prasada Rao, Former Deputy Director General, BIS headed Product Certification and the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) with 38 years of experience in BIS.

 • Team of former senior BIS officers with hands-on certification expertise

 • Strong technical understanding of QCO based enforcement and inspections

 • Proven track record in handling complex testing and factory inspections

 • End-to-end support for domestic and foreign manufacturers (FMCS)

 • Transparent, time-bound, and cost-effective consultancy model

 • Trusted partner for both Indian and foreign manufacturers

 • Accurate documentation and scope definition

 • Faster, smoother certification with minimal delays

 

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