BIS Certification for Toys in India

BIS Certification for Toys in India is mandatory under the Toys (Quality Control) Order issued by the Government of India. Any toy manufactured in India or imported into India must carry the ISI Mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), confirming that the product complies with the applicable Indian Standard for toy safety.

The certification ensures that toys meet safety, performance, chemical composition, flammability, and electrical safety standards, protecting children from unsafe or substandard products.

Standphill India is a leading BIS certification consultant for toys with 20+ years of experience, helping Indian and foreign manufacturers obtain BIS ISI Mark licences efficiently.

BIS Certification for Toys is a product certification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards under Scheme-I (Product Certification Scheme) for Indian manufacturers and under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) for overseas manufacturers.

Once certified, the manufacturer is authorized to use the ISI Mark on the toy product, which confirms compliance with the relevant Indian Standard and quality safety benchmarks.

• Confirms the toy meets Indian safety and quality standards
• Enables the product to be legally sold in India
• Builds trust with buyers, retailers, and parents
• Mandatory for both domestic manufacturers and importers

Yes — BIS certification is mandatory for toys in India. Under the Toys (Quality Control) Order, no toy can be manufactured, sold, stored, imported, or distributed in India without the ISI Mark.

Selling uncertified toys is a legal violation and can lead to product seizure, penalties, and prosecution under the BIS Act, 2016.

This applies to all toy categories — whether for infants, children, or educational use.

BIS certification for toys is granted against the applicable parts of Indian Standard IS 9873. The main parts are:

The applicable standard(s) depend on the toy type, age group, and materials used.

• Indian Toy Manufacturers — Must apply under Scheme-I (ISI Mark certification)
• Foreign Toy Manufacturers — Must apply under FMCS to export toys to India
• Importers and Distributors — Products must carry valid ISI Mark before import
• OEM and Private Label Brands — BIS licence is required against each manufacturing location and standard

• Manufacturing unit must be operational and ready for BIS inspection
• Toy product must comply with the applicable IS 9873 standard
• Factory must have required production machinery and raw material controls
• Testing equipment must be available and calibrated as per BIS requirements
• Quality control and batch testing system must be in place
• Manufacturer must agree to follow the BIS Scheme of Inspection and Testing (SIT)

Separate licences are needed for each manufacturing location and each applicable standard part.

• Factory registration certificate and manufacturing licence
• Manufacturing process flow chart
• Factory layout plan
• List of manufacturing machinery and testing equipment
• Calibration certificates of testing instruments
• Quality control plan and inspection records
• Product test reports from BIS-recognised laboratory
• Raw material and component specifications
• Product samples for BIS inspection

Standphill India assists in complete documentation preparation, scrutiny, and filing to minimize errors and reduce processing time.

All toys must be tested in BIS-recognised laboratories as per the applicable IS 9873 standard parts. Key tests include:

• Mechanical and Physical Safety — Drop tests, small parts assessment, pull force, torque, bite force tests (IS 9873 Part 1)
• Flammability — Surface material and bulk material flammability tests (IS 9873 Part 2)
• Chemical Migration — Heavy metals and toxic element migration tests (IS 9873 Part 3)
• Electrical Safety — For battery-operated or electrically powered toys
• Age Grading Compliance — Verification of age-appropriate labelling and warning statements

The BIS certification process for toys usually takes 30 to 60 working days. The actual duration depends on:

• Product testing time in BIS-recognised laboratory
• Factory inspection scheduling by BIS
• Completeness and accuracy of submitted documents
• Response time to queries raised by BIS during evaluation

Proper preparation with Standphill India's support significantly reduces processing time and avoids common delays.

Total costs vary depending on product category, number of IS standard parts applicable, and testing scope.

Standphill India has successfully assisted multiple toy manufacturers in India obtain BIS ISI Mark certification:

• 20+ years of BIS certification experience across toys, medical textiles, steel, electrical, and consumer goods
• Complete end-to-end consultancy — documentation, testing, inspection, and licence approval
• Expert knowledge of IS 9873 and related BIS regulatory requirements
• Dedicated support team to handle BIS queries and prevent delays
• Pan-India presence with clients across all States and Union Territories
• High success rate in first-attempt BIS approvals
• Post-certification support for surveillance and licence renewal

Get expert support for BIS certification for toys in India and bring compliant, safe products to market faster.