BIS Certification for Dry Batteries – IS 8144 Explained
Introduction: A Client’s Real Dilemma Last year, a Delhi-based battery importer called us in a panic. His shipment of dry batteries was stuck at Mumbai port because Customs flagged the consignment for lacking BIS Certification under IS 8144 . The client had invested nearly ₹2 crores, but without the right BIS license, the goods couldn’t be cleared. This is not a one-off story. Every month, manufacturers and traders – from small Indian brands to large multinationals – face similar issues. Why?The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) enforce the BIS Act 2016 makes dry batteries certification mandatory. To be informed on the BIS Certification process for Dry Batteries means to be compliant. It’s about business continuity, market access, and avoiding expensive delays. What is BIS Certification for Dry Batteries? BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification is an independent assurance that dry batteries are compliant with the IS 8144, the Indian Standard on performance, di...