What is AIS/TAC Certification

What is the AIS/TAC certification for India?

AIS stands for Automotive Industry Standards, the technical automotive standards for India. These are based on the UNECE standards.

AIS certification was introduced in 1989 with the adoption of the India Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR). In the CMVR, rules and regulations are published, among other things, in relation to the approval of vehicles, traffic controls or the production and maintenance of motor vehicles.

The Automotive Industry Standards (India AIS) are issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), which is the ministry regulating the automotive sector in India.

TAC is the abbreviation for Type Approval Certificate. TAC is issued for products that need to meet special technical and safety requirements.

TAC approval must be obtained before the product is introduced to the market. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is responsible for issuing the certification.

 

 

Indian Certification Authorities for AIS certification

There are three certification authorities in India that conduct the AIS certification. These are:

– International Centre for Automotive Technology (iCAT)

 

 

 

– Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)

 

 

 

– Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA)

Since 2021, a special cooperation agreement connects iCAT and MPR International. This agreement guarantees a fast and efficient certification process for our clients.

 

Here is a brief video about the AIS certification, presented by Julian Busch, director of
MPR International GmbH / China Certification Corporation:

You can also watch this video on our Video Channel.

What is the difference between ARAI certification, AIS approval and TAC registration?

Terms like ARAI approval, AIS registration or TAC registration always refer to the same certification. These abbreviations are often used synonymously. TAC (Type Approval Certificate) is a very common term that can often be found in connection with automotive certification because most automotive products need this type of certification. Meanwhile, ARAI is the most well-known authority for certification of automotive parts in India, and therefore it is also frequently mentioned. However, the most accurate term to use is AIS certification, as it refers to the concrete permissible Indian standards.

Another term that is sometimes mentioned is Conformity of Production (COP) Certification, as Conformity of Production refers to the testing of quality assurance in production, one of the most important steps in the AIS certification process.

 

Which products are covered by ARAI certification?

ARAI certification is required for automotive components. These products all have in common that they are subject to safety or electromagnetic compatibility requirements.

Currently it concerns for example the following products:

– Automotive Electronics

– Tyres

– Brake Hoses

– Lights

– Seat belts

– Door locks

– Fuel tanks

You can find a current list of all products on our subpage “AIS relevant components“.

 

How does the process for ARAI registration in India work?

The Indian regulation No.126 of the CMVR defines the certification process of ARAI approvals. This certification process is similar to the CCC certification for the Chinese market.

Depending on the product category there are the following certification steps:

1. Comprehensive application with required documents.
2. Product testing in India
3. On-site production inspection
4. Granting of ARAI certificates upon successful application.
5. Marking with the AIS certification mark.

The steps of the process differ depending on the type of product. In the case of safety-relevant components, for example, not only the product must be inspected in India, but also the production line on the manufacturer’s premises. However, under certain conditions, electromagnetic compatibility tests of automotive electronics can also be carried out by so-called witness tests at the manufacturer’s premises and do not have to be carried out separately in India.

 

 

The product tests as well as the AIS certification/ TAC certification itself can be carried out at various authorities, such as the ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India), the ACMA (Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India) or the ICAT (International Centre for Automotive Technology).

The process of ARAI certification for automotive products according to the Indian AIS (Automotive Industry Standard) can be challenging and complex. Efficient communication with the Indian authorities as well as the accurate preparation of all relevant documents and test samples are essential for the successful application and implementation of AIS certification.

 

Our service package for your AIS certification

Are you interested in the certification of products and automotive parts for the Indian market? Then please do not hesitate to contact us:

• We will check for you without obligation whether your product is subject to the AIS certification obligation
• We will prepare a non-binding offer for TAC type approval to give you an idea of the costs and effort involved
• When you order our services, we will guide you through the complete certification process of type approval in India. We take care of all communication with the Indian authorities, advise you on filling out the application documents, handle the product tests in India and support you with the marking
• We pay all application and testing fees to the Indian authorities
• We make sure that your certification process runs as smoothly and quickly as possible and that your efforts are kept to a minimum

 

More information on ARAI certification

Here you can find more information about our AIS All-Inclusive Package.

We are happy to support you with the AIS certification and are also at your disposal for any questions you may have. Please send us an email or call us at +49-69-2713769261.

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For further information about AIS certification please read our free info package “AIS/TAC Certification – Guide“.

You can read more about BIS on the overview for BIS certification for electronic devices.

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• BEE Certification
• BIS license
• iCAT (international Centre for Automotive Technologies)
• BIS registration (CRS) – BIS certification (ISI)

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