If you are a manufacturer of Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip you must have BIS Certification and produce a standard quality product that follows the specified Indian Standard as per the guidelines of Bureau of Indian Standards.
The Bureau of Indian Standards has applied Indian Standard IS 6911: 2017 for Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip to ensure the quality and safety of the product.
If you have BIS Certification you can sell your products in Indian Market without any restriction or penalty. The BIS product certification system aims to guarantee the quality, stability, and reliability of products for end consumers.
Visit www.bis.org.in to get the information you need, including BIS mandatory items, certification process information, Q&A, and submission forms.
ISI Marking
Along with ISI Mark, the following details have to be given in the packaging of finished goods Identification and classification.
• Net mass of each package ( with serial number).
• Lot/batch number.
• Transportation, handling, storage specifications, and consignment of proper cases.
Process for BIS ISI Mark Certification
1. Documentation
2. Application Submission
3. BIS Audit
4. Sample Testing
5. Grant of License
The procedure for BIS ISI Mark Certification is different for Domestic Manufacturers and Foreign Manufacturers. To see detailed information about the procedure for ISI Mark Certification visit ISI Mark Certification for Domestic Manufacturers and ISI Mark Certification for Foreign Manufacturers.
Required Documents for FMCS ISI Mark Certification
Due to the recent implementation of the BIS online application system for information gathering and management, the documentation aspect of the FMCS system for BIS is relatively uncomplicated.
- Proof of factory or company registration documentation.
- A flowchart detailing the manufacturing process.
- Information about on-site manufacturing capabilities and, if applicable, any outsourcing arrangements for manufacturing.
- Documentation demonstrating the presence of adequate testing infrastructure.
- Records of quality control (QC) metrics and their historical data
All required documents, including the test and inspection schedule, annual labeling charge, laboratory product test report, and any other data complying with BIS standards, are accessible upon request from BIS. The complete list of documents is available upon inquiry. To see detailed information, you can visit here.
Required Documents for ISI Mark (Domestic) Certification
• Premises Documents
• GST Certificate
• MSME Certificate
• Test certificate copy of each raw material
• Process Flow Chart
• Layout plan of the factory indicating the office, lab storage area, production area, etc.
• List of manufacturing machinery.
• List of raw materials.
• List of testing equipment.
To see detailed information, you can visit here.
What are the benefits of Domestic Product Certifications?
Domestic Product Certifications offer a multitude of advantages. Among these benefits is the enhancement of consumer trust in the product, providing assurance of its quality. Additionally, it aids businesses in expanding their presence in the global market, resulting in increased sales and contributing to the overall economic growth of the country.
Conclusion
IS 6911 : 2017 for Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip fall under Conformity Assessment Scheme for which all the manufacturers, importers, and foreign entities must have BIS ISI Mark Certification. If the product fails to meet specified certification requirements, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) may cancel the License.
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