BIS SCHEME-X CERTIFICATION (OTR)

ABOUT SCHEME-X (Omnibus Technical Regulation)

Scheme -X (Omnibus Technical Regulation) is a specialized conformity assessment scheme designed for machineries that require specific safety and risk reduction conformances. It allows manufacturers to obtain a BIS licence or a certificate of conformity to use or apply the above BIS Standard Mark on their machineries. The scheme covers a wide range of machineries, particularly those that which require strict adherence to safety, risk assessment and risk reduction Standards.

What is Technical File..?

Technical file comprises of documentation covering design, manufacture and operation of machineries to the extent applicable and necessary for demonstration of compliance of conformity. Technical file is to be submitted with the application.

MAJOR STEPS IN OBTAINING SCHEME X CERTIFICATION UNDER OTR

1. Registration Under Omnibus Technical Regulation on BIS Manak Online Portal.
2. Preparation of Technical file, Product details and Test Reports for Type A Standard (IS 16819:2018/ISO 12100:2010) and applicable Type B and / or Type C Standards.
3. Submission of Application form, Supporting Documents and Application Fee to BIS.
4. Review of Technical file & Application by BIS through Desk Audit and Assessment for Completeness.
5. Nomination of BIS Inspection Team of 2 Officers for Manufacturing Site Audit / Assessment Inspection by BIS.
6. Site Audit / Assessment Inspection by BIS Inspection Team for Verification of Compliance and Applicable Specified Requirements.
7. Grant of Licence by BIS if Manufacturing Site Audit / Assessment Inspection Results by BIS Inspection Team are Satisfactory.
8. Renewal of Scheme X (OTR) License after the Validity of 3 – 6 Years.