BIS Certification for Toys

In order to safeguard the consumers, especially children, from the substandard and dangerous toys in the Indian market, it is necessary to get the toys certified by the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards). This certification is compulsory and is to ensure that children are safe from any danger that may be caused by choking, toxicity or electrical shock. The process of certification include the testing and assessment of the toy for mechanical, physical, chemical as well as electrical features. The above tests are very strict and only the toys that meet these tests are given the ISI mark which confirms that it meets the required Indian safety standards. This mark is beneficial as it creates consumers’ confidence and makes parents to purchase the toy without any doubt, improving the sale of the product.

All toys manufacturers domestic as well as international need BIS certification in order to sell their products in the Indian market. To conduct the process, the toy samples have to be taken to accredited laboratories for testing. These tests check things such as whether the material of the toy can easily catch fire, if some components can come off the toy and if the structure of the toy is sound. When a toy passes these tests it is given the ISI mark which should be placed in a conspicuous place on the packaging of the toy. This mark does not only guarantee that toys sold are safe and compliant with the national safety standards but also provide children with safer play environment thus assuring parents of the products used by their children.

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    WHY BIS CERTIFICATION?

    Playtime is never safe and should never be completely safe but when it comes to outside factors such as toys, it is best to ensure that children will not be harmed while they play with them whether they are locally made or imported. Thus, the government has gone further by demanding that businesses that produce toys for children under fourteen years need to go for the BIS certification.

    According to the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020, toys which are meant for children up to the age of 14 years must be licensed by BIS. The BIS has laid down that toys whether electric or non electric must carry the ISI mark. All toys which do not carry this pictorial mark are not permitted for sale in India. If you don’t, then you are liable for criminal consequences which are fines and possible imprisonment. The DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, had given this order in an attempt of preventing the market from being flooded with substandard toys.

    The BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 Schemes I and II allow the toy manufacturers to use the BIS Standard Mark and BIS has initiated the process of issuing licenses to them in terms of All toys imported into India are also governed by this order and as is the case with all toy manufacturers in India the Foreign Manufacturer is required to obtain a valid certification from BIS.

    PROCESS OF BIS CERTIFICATION FOR TOYS:

    The standard process for obtaining a BIS for toys looks like this:The standard process for obtaining a BIS for toys looks like this:

    • scans as well as other required documents are submitted to BIS. Yes: BIS officers scrutinizing through the application.
    • Submission of BIS auditor for nomination for the audit.
    • BIS auditor’s finding on the audit of the manufacturing facility
    • Selection of a sample for the purpose of impartial testifying in the court of law. Yes sample testing from a lab approved by BIS was done.
    • Manufacturer get BIS license

    PAPERS REQUIRED FOR TOY TO BE SOLD

    • CERTIFIED BY BIS
    • GST
    • MSME
    • KYC
    • The documentation which is required to get certification from BIS for toys. proof.
    • Electricity Bill/ Rent agreement
    • List of Raw Materials
    • List of Machinery
    • Process Flow Chart
    • Layout Plan
    • QC Person Details
    • Top Management Details
    • Present Installed capacity
    • In terms of last year production value which is in INR, the value is

    Benefits

    Measures to Take in Order to Protect Children During Play Time.

    The BIS certification provides the guarantee of the safety of toys. Toy that is certified is tested for safety to meet the set standards. They are crafted and built with special focus on the age requirements, ensuring that they do not contain small parts that may chock the child, sharp edges that may injure the child or toxic materials that may harm the child. In this way, by selecting the toys that are certified by BIS, consumers can be sure that their children will not be endangered by any danger at play.

    Grounds on Which One Can Select Toys that Meet the Set Quality Standards and the Regulations Set.

    Certification of BIS is an indication that toys have been manufactured to required quality standards as well as the legal requirements. The certification includes mechanical properties, physical characteristics, chemical characteristics and important features including flammability. BIS mark that is seen on the toy is an assurance that the toy has been tested rigorously and meets the standards set by India. BIS certification is evidence that the toys that are in the market are of good quality and are made in a way that they can be used under normal play conditions and for a long time, thus giving value for the consumer’s money.

    Appreciation of the BIS Mark as a Certification of Trust and Confidence

    The BIS mark on a toy is a logo which should reassure the consumer that the toy is safe and of good quality. It is an affirmation from a third party on the safety and quality Standards of the said toy. The mark of BIS can be easily seen on toys that have been certified meaning that they have been through a number of tests and are up to standard. The mark offers consumer confidence as it communicates to the consumer that the toy manufacturer has exercised due diligence in ensuring that the toys are safe and as well meet the set quality standards.

    Making Informed Purchase Decisions

    BIS certification helps the consumer in the decision making process of the purchase of a product. This therefore means that the consumers have a variety of options to choose from when it comes to toys as there are BIS certified toys in the market. The certification helps the consumers because they are able to identify the quality and safety standards of the toys before purchasing. Through the BIS mark, the consumers are in a position to identify toys that have been through through a very stringent process and have met certain standards of safety and quality.

    This called for the protection of the consumer rights and promoting consumer rights and protection.

    BIS certification has an added advantage on the general protection of consumers’ rights. It helps the consumers to get toys that are safe and which they can rely on in the market. BIS certified toys are monitored and tested at times by the Bureau of Indian Standards and this ensures that the toys conform to the set standards. In any case of non-adherence or safety issues, it is the consumer’s right to seek help and complaint from the governing bodies.

    Conclusion

    The BIS certificate or license is now mandatory for the toy importers and manufacturers to use the standard ISI mark for the toys. According to the law no toys should be sold in the country without the ISI mark.

    In all product regulatory compliance, EVTL INDIA has been offering a one-stop-shop to the industry. By using our expertise we can assist manufacturers and importers to meet all the requirements and get a BIS license for entry into the Indian market with better returns.