ISI BIS Certification for Cookwares

OBTAIN ISI CERTIFICATION FOR COOKWARES

What are the Cookwares?

Cookware is food preparation equipment, such as cooking pots, pans, etc. used in kitchens. Cookware is used on a stove or range cooktop. Some utensils are considered both cookware and bakeware. There is a great variety of cookware and bakeware in shape, material, and inside surface. Some materials conduct heat well; some retain heat well. Some surfaces are non-stick; some require seasoning.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standards Body of India that develops and publishes Indian Standards, Implement Conformity Assessment Schemes, recognize & run laboratories for Conformity Assessment, Implement Hallmarking, Works for Consumer empowerment, Conducts capacity-building programs on quality assurance and represent the country in ISO & IEC.

• Under sections 16, 17, and 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary so to do in the public interest, and after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, hereby makes the Order – 

Cookware and Utensils (Quality Control) Order, 2023.

• As per this (Quality control) order, all the manufacturers of Cookwares are obligated to bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018

Provided that nothing in this order shall apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically meant for export.

For the specification and performance requirements, the Bureau of Indian Standards has developed standards for the following Cookware - Utensils :

Benefits of getting ISI Mark Certification for Cookwares to sell in Indian Market with our help :

• ISI Certification means, that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government.
• It is compulsory for Cookwares to obtain the ISI mark certification and the violators are penalized with the material seize and a significant sum as fine.
• Getting certification improves the probability of your product to survive and compete in the market.
• Customers tend to buy BIS-certified products as they ensure safety and standard quality. Hence, with certified products, you can win the confidence and trust of the buyer.
• With the word of mouth of such a client list, you can establish your credibility in the market.
• Hence with a renowned brand, you can raise the standard and benchmark the market value of the product.

Requisites to get the ISI Mark Certificate for Cookwares :

·        Conformity of Raw Materials as per above mentioned Indian Standards for Cookwares

·        In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests

·        Competent Quality Control Personnel 

·        Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Cookwares as per mentioned Indian standards

·        There are 4 major categories of document required to get the BIS license:

a.    Administrative Details

b.    Technical Details

c.    Quality Control Personnel Details 

d.    Commercial Details

Expenses involved in obtaining ISI marked certificate for Cookwares :

• BIS Fee :

·        Application Fees

·        Audit Charges (Consolidated)

·        License Fee

·        Marking Fee

• Testing Charges :

·        Sample test Fee

In the certification process, product testing is the most important stage as it determines whether the quality of the product meets Indian standards.

• Consultancy and other charges :

Expenses will be different for Indian Manufacturers and Foreign Manufacturers accordingly.

Role of ERCS Private Limited in getting your product certified :

• To get ISI mark certification and produce a standard quality product, the manufacturer must ensure that their product must follow the specified Indian Standard Specifications (ISS) which we directly interpret to you from the BIS officials as per the Indian Standards.
• ECRS Private Limited will be your friend, philosopher and guide in the whole process of getting your product certified by the concerned authorities/ departments.

It is always better to consult with experience team such as ERCS Pvt. Ltd. for smooth certification process.

For more information, please feel free to contact us at info@elitasrcs.com or call at +91-9076611770 / +91-9076611766.