BIS Certification Licence for Toys

BIS Certification Licence for Toys

Toys (Quality Control) Order 2020, BIS certification makes it mandatory for all toys for children under the age of 14 and all Electric and Non-Electric toys bear the standard Quality mark of BIS i.e is ISI mark. Accordingly, no person is permitted to manufacture, import, sell or distribute, store, hire, lease or exhibit for sale toys that do not conform to the Indian Standard and do not bear the “ISI” mark under a licence from BIS.

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

BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF BIS CERTIFICATION FOR TOYS:

The following are the documents required for BIS certificate for toys in India:

1	Factory Registration Documents & information
2	Factory Location and Plant Layout
3	Manufacturing Machinery List
4	Test Equipment List
5	List of Raw materials
6	Manufacturing process description
7	Manufacturing process flow chart
8	Details of Quality Personnel
9	Quality Control Parameters and their records
10	In-house Laboratory testing report
11	Photograph of toys
12	Details of Authorized Signatory and other related documents and Identity Proof.
13	Test report by a BIS recognized Laboratory

The steps in obtaining BIS certification for toys:

• Step 1: Documentation compilation before submission of application
• Step 2: Submission of application with requisite documents to BIS
• Step 3: Scrutiny of application by BIS officials
• Step 4: Nomination of auditor for Audit by BIS
• Step 5: Audit of manufacturing premises by BIS auditor
• Step 6: Testing of a sample in the factory for all possible tests
• Step 6: Sample draw for independent testing
• Step 7: Sample testing in BIS approved laboratory
• Step 8: Grant of BIS license to manufacturer

In case the BIS Certificate for Toys is required for more than one type of toy (i.e. non-electrical and electrical), separate applications should be made for each type.

If a manufacturer of toys has manufacturing units operating from different locations the manufacturer has to apply separately for each of manufacturing premises/unit. Whereas if a manufacturer of toys is only involved in marketing and distribution not a manufacturer of toys then the order does not apply to the particular practice.

If the toy manufacturer is manufacturing non-electrical toys, then the firm to equip with the testing facilities and comply with the requirements of IS 9873 (part1). If the toy manufacturer is manufacturing electrical toys, then the firm to equip with the testing facilities and comply with the requirements of IS 15644.

The Scheme of Inspection and Testing stipulates the frequency of conducting the various tests and details out the tests for which in-house test facility is required and for tests subcontracting is permitted.

Praditha Engineers provide hand holding to the Toy Manufacturers in obtaining BIS Certification.

• Submission of application to Grant of Licence and also attend to the issues in the process of obtaining BIS license.
• We provide real-time monitoring of application statuses, actively coordinating with clients and laboratories to address and resolve any queries raised by BIS.
• We provide training, assist with record-keeping, and help employees interpret standard requirements and grouping guidelines effectively.