Automotive Industry Standards (AIS)

Understanding AIS Certification: Regulations, Testing, and Certification Process for Automotive Systems and Sub-assemblies in India

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Introduction To AIS Certification

The automotive regulations in India are governed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRT&H) which is the nodal ministry for regulation of the automotive sector in India

In India the Rules and Regulations related to driving license, registration of motor vehicles, control of traffic, construction & maintenance of motor vehicles etc. are governed by the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MVA) and the Central Motor Vehicles rules 1989 (CMVR)

CMVR-TSC is assisted by another Committee called the Automobile Industry Standards Committee (AISC) having members from various stakeholders in drafting the technical standards related to Safety

There are 7 authorised test agencies in India to perform the mandatory conformance testing and reporting for AIS certification

Mandatory Conformance Test Standards

It is applicable for all L, M, N and T Categories of Vehicles

AIS CERTIFICATION AUTHORITIES

Local testing is mandatory. No foreign or ILAC reports are acceptable

Witness testing by Authorized test agencies in any OEM identified lab is accepted on case by case basis.

EMI/EMC Standards and testing is in line with Europe’s E-Mark (ECE-REG10) Standards.

 

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C-PRAV has vast experience both on the technical qualification and experience in handling BIS projects. Our professional team will assist you with the parameters listed on the left

Comprehensive Support

Entire documentation related to the Registration process.

Support as an Authorized Indian (Local) Representative for the Foreign Manufacturing Unit


Support and co-ordinate for the Registration of the Manufacturer with BIS

Local Representation

Testing of the Product from the BIS Accredited Lab as per the required Standard

Liaise with Lab for all technical issues and ensuring completion of tests on time and accurately (team has sound technical knowledge of standards and testing)


Liaison with BIS for the submission of application and other documents.

On-Going Support

Co-ordinate/draft clarification reply to BIS to address queries raised by BIS, from time to time.


Support any additional miscellaneous/incidental works like customs clearance of samples, etc throughout the approval process.

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Mandatory Conformance Test Standards

AIS140

Vehicle with GPS navigation will be covered under this STD.

AIS076

Vehicles that have immobilizers, safety alarm, and central cocking are covered under this STD.

AIS004

This std covers all automotive electronic devices EMI/EMC testing.

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ARAI stands for the Automotive Research Association of India. ARAI is responsible for testing and certifying vehicles, components, and systems to ensure compliance with Indian regulations and standards. 

The AIS certificate is valid for two years

AIS 140 certification is a certification specific to India that pertains to the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for commercial vehicles. An AIS 140-compliant device utilizes a combination of Global Positioning System (GPS), Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), and GSM/General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) modem to track vehicles.

The time required for obtaining AIS certification can vary depending on several factors, including the complexity of the product, the availability of required documentation, the testing process, and the efficiency of the certification authority.

Yes, a factory audit is typically mandatory for AIS certification in India.

BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) is the national standards body responsible for formulating and implementing standards across various sectors in India. ASI (Automotive Industry Standards) is specific to the automotive industry and ensures compliance with technical specifications and regulations for vehicles and automotive components.

The regulatory bodies for AIS (Automotive Industry Standards) in India include the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRT&H), the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), and the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT). These bodies are responsible for formulating, enforcing, and ensuring compliance with AIS standards in the automotive sector.

AIS-076 is an Automotive Industry Standard that specifies the requirements for “Anti-Theft Device and Immobilizer Systems” for vehicles. This standard sets guidelines for the design, functionality, and performance of anti-theft devices and immobilizer systems used in vehicles to prevent unauthorized access and theft.

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