There are two types of TIS certification, one mandatory and the other voluntary.
Products that are mandated for inspection for TIS certification are those related to safety in terms of the lives and property of users, such as electrical appliances, construction materials, vehicle tyres, toys, and safety helmets.
For the voluntary TIS standard, also referred to as general TIS standards, manufacturers or importers can file for certificates with the TISI to ensure the quality of the products, despite there being no mandatory inspection required. Examples of products that have been filed for the voluntary TIS standard are fibre cement roof tiles, metal sheet roof tiles, and mixed gypsum mortar.
All products certified by the institute bear the TIS emblem on their labels.
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