Toys Quality Control Order, 2020 Bis Certification For Toys- Mandatory For Toys Manufacturers In India

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As per the Toys (Quality Control) order, 2020 issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, DPIIT, toy manufacturing units including foreign manufacturing units exporting toys to India are required to obtain BIS certification for toys as per Schedule I and Schedule II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. BIS officials said 18,600 toys were seized from 25 retail outlets across India (Hamleys and Arches) due to lack of ISI mark on the toys.

Electrical and non-electrical toys are subject to the mandatory BIS certification scheme and cannot be manufactured, sold, imported or distributed in the Indian market without bearing the ISI mark. Failure to comply with Toys (Quality Control) Regulations can have serious consequences, including criminal liability, including imprisonment and substantial fines. Toy manufacturers operating in multiple locations must apply for a BIS License on toys for each production unit. Assembling units of toys can also apply for BIS certification for toys.

BIS certification for toys is only granted to manufacturers, not traders or retailers involved in marketing or distribution. ...
... Manufacturers of electric and non-electric toys must apply for BIS certification separately for each type. This rule does not apply to products sold by artisans (handicrafts) registered with the Development Commission. BIS registration of toys ensures child safety requirements, including physical and mechanical properties, chemical properties, and flammability. Toys must not contain dangerous chemicals such as lead, phthalates, or other toxic substances that can harm children.

To summarize, obtaining ISI mark license for toys is a complex and time-consuming process, and involves a number of crucial steps for any business unit like development of toys as per the relevant Indian Standards IS 9873 (Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 & 9) and IS 15644, preparation of documents, on-site factory verification of manufacturer’s competence to manufacture and test toys. Therefore, it is advised to hire consultant expertise in the BIS licensing process.

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