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How to Renew Your BIS Licence: A Comprehensive Guide for Indian Businesses

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification is essential for businesses in India to ensure their products meet specific quality standards. Renewing your BIS licence is crucial for maintaining this certification. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the renewal process, including the required documents, fees, and steps involved.

Steps to Renew Your BIS Licence

To renew your BIS licence, follow these steps:

Prepare the Application: Download the renewal application form CM/PF 604 (FMS) from the BIS website here.

Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form with your business details, including the factory and office address, name of the firm, and current licence number.

Gather Required Documents: Ensure you have the following documents:

• Self-certified copy of firm registration
• Proof of premises address (not older than 3 months)
• Identity proof of the signatory
• Report of performance, including production details and marking fee calculation, authenticated by a Chartered Accountant

Submit Proof of Payment: Include proof of payment for the renewal application fee, annual licence fee, marking fee dues, previous dues (if any), and additional annual minimum marking fee if renewing for two years.

Sign and Date the Application: Sign and date the renewal application and ensure it is sealed by the licensee firm.

Fees and Payment Details

The fees associated with the renewal of your BIS licence are as follows:

1. Renewal Application Fee: ₹1000.00
2. Annual Licence Fee: ₹1000.00 per year
3. Marking Fee Dues: As per item 3.4 of the Report of Performance
4. Previous Dues (if any): Amount as applicable
5. Additional Annual Minimum Marking Fee: For two-year renewals

Payments can be made through RTGS/NEFT/SWIFT transfer to the BIS account at Syndicate Bank. Ensure that bank commissions and transfer charges are covered.

Reporting Requirements

The report of performance must include:

1. Production Details: Total production and production marked with the Standard Mark.
2. Marking Fee Calculation: Annual minimum marking fee, quantity produced, unit rate, and calculated marking fee.
3. Purchaser Information: Names and addresses of purchasers of BIS certified goods.
4. Difficulties in Operation: Any issues faced during the operation of the BIS licence.

The report must be authenticated by a Chartered Accountant.

Common Questions and Answers

Who needs to renew their BIS licence? Any business holding a BIS certification that wishes to continue using the certification mark must renew their licence annually or biennially.

How to calculate marking fees? Marking fees are calculated based on the quantity of production marked with the Standard Mark and the unit rate. The higher of the annual minimum marking fee or the calculated fee must be paid.

What are the common issues faced during the renewal process? Common issues include incomplete documentation, incorrect fee calculations, and delays in payment processing. Ensuring all requirements are met and payments are correctly processed can help avoid these issues.