What is ISI?
The ISI specifies that all producers, importers, and brand owners must comply to the Indian standards set by ISI. The ISI mark is mandatory for certain products to be sold in India, such as many of the electrical appliances like switches, electric motors, wiring cables, heaters, kitchen appliances, etc., and other products like Portland cement, LPG valves, LPG cylinders, automotive tires, etc.
Who Should Comply?
ISI certification is issued to corporations and products by the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards), which is the standardize authority of India. ISI Certification ensures that the products that are delivered to the customers are safe and are in compliance with all the quality and safety standards set by them.
Time-line
Obtaining an ISI Certificate generally takes thirty days from the day on which the application was submitted.
Validity
The ISI License is valid for 1 year and can be renewed 1 month before the expiry date.
Applicability
Any Indian manufacturer who manufactures products covered by the ISI scope is eligible to apply for ISI Certification.
ISI MARK FUNCTIONS
To set standards for commodities, materials, and processes
To make sure that high-quality products are made
Assures the reliability of the product
In order to set guidelines, either on a national or international basis
To circulate information relating to standardization
Importance of ISI mark
The ISI mark is the most recognized in India. ISI mark gives everyone assurance that your product is safe.
Benefits of ISI Mark Certification
Companies and their products can easily achieve the following objectives with the help of ISI Certificates.
Consumer Confidence- ISI promotes the manufacturer in Gaining consumers' confidence.
Consumer's health- The prime motive of ISI is Safeguarding the Health of the Consumer.
Assurance- Consumers are reassured that the product is safe and does not cause physical harm.
Product quality- Achieve a level of product quality that meets the expectations of customers.
FAKE ISI MARK
1. There are various fake ISI labelled products in the market.
2. The products pretend to possess the ISI mark but are not certified.
3. As a result, a consumer must take precautions while selecting a product.
4. The removal of the required seven-digit license number (CM/L) on the ISI mark is another feature of fake ISI labels.
5. At the top of the ISI mark, an ISI number appears, showing the number of the Indian standard for the goods.
ISI Certification Product Categories
Wire & Cables
Wheel Rim & Valves
Chemicals and fertilizers
Aluminum
Capacitors
Rubber
Oil pressure stoves
Food-related products
Medical equipment
Shoes & Leather Products
Cement
Automotive
Primary Batteries
Building Materials
Cylinders and regulators
Glass & Glassware
Household electrical goods
Steel Products
Electric motors and transformers
Documents required by BIS for ISI certification
The following documents are necessary for ISI certification under the BIS:
1. The applicant company's certificate of establishment
2. Other information about the application that demonstrates their business identity
3. The cover letter
4. Raw material list
5. Product test reports: both partial and long-term
6. ISO 9001:2008 accreditation for Quality Management Systems
PROCESS OF ISI CERTIFICATION
The product's ISI certification process is as follows:
Product testing at an independent laboratory Application submission
1. Document submission
2. Submission of a raw material list
3. Submission of a partial test report list
4. Reports on long-term tests must be submitted.
5. Manufacturing facility auditing
6. Evaluation of the product's sample
7. Examine the independent test report for the product.
8. ISI certification granted based on evaluation
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