BIS Certification for RO Water Purifiers

BIS Certification for Reverse Osmosis (RO) Based Point-of-Use (POU) Water Treatment Systems

(Mandatory under Environment (Protection) Rules & BIS Requirements)

The Government of India has brought Reverse Osmosis (RO) based Point-of-Use (POU) Water Treatment Systems for drinking purposes under mandatory certification through a notified Quality Control framework issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

As per the notification, all RO-based POU Water Treatment Systems manufactured, assembled, imported, or sold in India must comply with Indian Standard IS 16240 and bear the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under Scheme-I of the BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018.

Applicable Indian Standard

IS 16240:2023 Reverse Osmosis (RO) Based Point-of-Use (POU) Water Treatment System for Drinking Purposes — Specification

Compliance with IS 16240 ensures conformity with requirements relating to:

 • Product performance and safety

 • Water quality parameters

 • Recovery efficiency and reject water generation

 • Constructional and material requirements

 • Marking, labelling, and consumer information

Mandatory Implementation Date

The Quality Control Order makes BIS certification mandatory with effect from:

10 November 2024

From this date onwards, no RO-based POU Water Treatment System can be manufactured, imported, or sold in India without a valid BIS licence.

Who Must Obtain BIS Licence?

BIS certification is compulsory for:

 • Indian manufacturers of RO-based POU water purifiers

 • Foreign manufacturers exporting RO systems to India

 • Importers / brand owners selling RO water purifiers in the Indian market

Non-compliant products are liable for market withdrawal, seizure, and penal action under the applicable laws.

Certification & Enforcement Authority

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

 • Grant of BIS licence

 • Market surveillance and enforcement

 • Action against non-compliance

Key Regulatory Obligations

Under the notified framework:

 • Every RO-based POU system must carry a BIS licence and ISI mark

 • Products must meet IS 16240 requirements, as amended from time to time

 • Manufacturers are responsible for management of discarded elements, including plastic, electrical, and electronic waste, under applicable EPR and waste management rules

 • 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.

BIS Certification Process-How Praditha Engineers Supports You

Praditha Engineers provides end-to-end, compliance-driven hand-holding for BIS certification of RO-based POU Water Treatment Systems, including:

 • Product standard applicability, assessment and certification road map

 • Gap Analysis against the product standard requirements

 • Product scope finalisation covering variants, sizes and materials

 • Preparation of complete documentation as per BIS requirements and filing and follow up with BIS

 • Real-time tracking of application status

 • Factory inspection preparedness, on-site coordination and support

 • Support during factory inspection and compliance closure

 • Assistance in setting up / verifying in-house testing facilities

 • Coordination with BIS-recognised testing laboratories

 • Technical liaison with the Bureau of Indian Standards until licence grant

 • Post-certification support for inclusion of additional variety, surveillance, marking, and licence renewal

 • Support both Domestic and Foreign Manufacturers in obtaining BIS license

 • Support Importers/Brand Owners selling the products in the Indian Market

Start compliance early and secure uninterrupted access to the Indian Market.

Why Choose Praditha Engineers?

 • 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

 • Deep technical understanding of IS 16240 & RO systems

 • Accurate documentation and scope definition

 • Faster, smoother certification with minimal delays

Need BIS Certification for RO Water Purifiers?

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