A business example
A buyer receives a BIS certificate from a supplier offering two different models of an electrical product.
Offered item
Record the exact model and manufacturer of the item being purchased.
Certificate scope
Compare the product, standard, licence details and covered manufacturing location.
Evidence match
Resolve any difference between the offered item and the certified scope.
What this shows
A genuine certificate for one product is not automatic evidence for another. The match matters as much as the existence of a certificate.
What it is often confused with
A supplier's unrelated certificate does not establish certification of your exact product or manufacturing location.
What to look at in your business
Check the product, standard, licence scope and validity against the official records.
Context and further reading
BIS: Quality Control Orders guidance. This reference supports the terminology; use the linked guide for applicability and operative requirements.
Kosha.Services · Updated 2 October 2026