ISI Certification (BIS) for
Specification for Cold rolled medium, high carbon and low alloy steel strip for general engineering purposes IS 7226: 1974 in India

Do manufacturers need BIS certification for their products? Yes, if they deal in the Indian market to sell steel or other products like cold-rolled medium, high-carbon, and low-alloy steel strips, it is necessary to obtain BIS certification. It helps to build trust among your customers and provides satisfaction since it complies with the Indian standard.

Without a BIS certificate, it's difficult to beat the competition in the Indian market. Consumers need assurance regarding the quality, safety, and reliability of the products they purchase. The ISI mark helps your customers know that the product meets Indian standards.

To enhance your production and sales, obtaining a BIS license is essential. The BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) issues the BIS certificate, for which manufacturers can apply either on their own or with the assistance of a BIS Consultant in India. Here, we will discuss how a BIS consultant helps you to obtain this in a hassle-free manner. There are lots of benefits of obtaining ISI Mark Certification in India for your products. Let’s start to take a closer look.

Overview Of BIS Certification for IS 7266 : 1974 ( Cold rolled medium, high carbon, and low alloy steel strip for general engineering purposes)

Indian Standard - IS 7266 : 1974 specifies the manufacturing, chemical, and physical requirements and testing of  Cold rolled medium, high carbon and low alloy steel strip for general engineering purposes. Here’s the list of parameters or characteristics, let’s clarify:

1. Chemical Composition
2. Ladle Analysis
3. Product Analysis
4. Hardness Test
5. Freedom from Defects
6. Edge Condition
7. Rolling Tolerances
8. Surface Finish
9. Packing

License is granted to use Standard Mark as per IS 7226:1974 with the following scope: Name of the product: Cold-Rolled Medium, High Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Strip for General Engineering Purposes

• Type : Medium carbon/ High carbon/ High carbon low alloy
• Steel Designation : C40, C55…etc
• Size : [Width and Thickness]
• Supply Condition : Annealed/ Annealed and Re-rolled

BIS Certification Process for IS 7226:1974 (Cold-Rolled Medium, High Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Strip for General Engineering Purposes)

Know the process to get BIS certification as per IS 7226. Here’s the list that will help manufacturers who want to apply for a BIS Certificate.  Manufacturers can follow the below steps:

• Product Identification: Visit BIS official website and go to the list of BIS mandatory products.
• Select the relevant Indian Standard (IS): To Clarify the appropriate IS standard for your products
• Manufacturer Registration: Submit your manufacturing Unit details to BIS like the firm’s name, address, and product information.
• Application for certification: Submit necessary documents including product information, manufacturing process, and test report, if applicable.
• Testing: Submit a Testing sample of the product to a BIS-approved laboratory
• You have two options for testing: Testing can be conducted in-house (if you have a BIS-recognized lab) or at an external BIS-recognized facility. Alternatively, testing can be done at a BIS laboratory.
•  Inspection and Audit: BIS may inspect and audit your manufacturing facility to verify compliance with quality control procedures.
• Certification Grant: BIS will certify your product only if it meets the IS standards criteria.
• Surveillance: BIS conducts regular surveillance to ensure continued compliance.
• Renewal: Certification is valid for a specified period, usually one to five years. Apply for renewal before your certification expires.

What is the Timeline of BIS Certification for Cold rolled medium, high carbon and low alloy steel strip for general engineering purposes?

After applying forBIS certification, it is important to know the timelines for obtaining certification for your products. Below is a list of the timelines. Let's take a look:

• BIS certification For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days)
• BIS certification For Foreign Manufacturers FMCS (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)

BIS Certification Requirements for Cold rolled medium, high carbon, and low alloy steel strip

Requisites to get the BIS license for Cold rolled medium, high carbon and low alloy steel strip for general engineering purposes:

• Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 7226 : 1974
• In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
• Competent Quality Control Personnel

Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Cold rolled medium, high carbon and low alloy steel strip for general engineering purposes as per Indian standard 7226 : 1974. There are 3 major categories of documents required to get the BIS license:

•  Administrative Details
• Technical Details
• Quality Control Personnel Details 

BIS certification cost for Cold rolled medium, high carbon and low alloy steel strip for general engineering purposes as per IS 7226 : 1974  under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :

For Indian Manufacturers
No. | Major Charges |   | Amount | Remark
1. | BIS Fee | Application Fees | INR 1000 | To be paid in BIS A/c directly. 20% rebate on Marking Fee for MSME units.
Audit Charges | INR 7000
License Fee | INR 1000
Marking Fee | INR 78000
2. | Testing Charges | Sample Test Fee | As Applicable | To be paid into BIS-approved Lab A/c
3. | ERCS Service Fee | Consultancy & others | As per actual, (Depending upon the product and the region of the factory)

For the Foreign Manufacturers
No. | Major Charges | Particulars | Amount | Remark
1. | BIS Fee | Application Fees | USD 30 | To be paid into BIS A/c directly in USD (SWIFT). SAARC countries can pay in INR with GST@18% 
Audit Charges
  (consolidated) | USD 3200 to USD 5900
License Fee | USD 30
Marking Fee | USD 900
2. | Testing Charges | Sample Test Fee | As applicable | To be paid into BIS-approved Lab A/c
3. | ERCS Service Fee | Consultancy & other charges | As per actual, (Depending upon the product and the location of mfg.)

In the BIS certification process, product testing is the most important stage as it determines whether the quality of the product meets Indian standards. For the same purpose, investments in testing facilities are required to install test equipment for internal factory test laboratories.

Apart from the charges mentioned above in the table, we may ask you to pay/reimburse for a Pre-Visit at your Factory Premises to ensure the conformity of your product as per the relevant Indian Standard & BIS guidelines for its BIS certification.

BIS Certification Benefits for  Cold rolled medium, high carbon and low alloy steel strip for general engineering purposes

Benefits of getting ISI Mark for  Cold rolled medium, high carbon and low alloy steel strip for general engineering purposes to sell in the Indian Market with our help:

• The term “ISI mark" means that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government.
• Cold rolled medium, high carbon and low alloy steel strip for general engineering purposes must obtain the ISI Mark, and the violators are penalized with the material seized and a significant sum as a fine.
• Getting certification improves the probability of your product to survive and compete in the market.
• Customers tend to buy ISI-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 the renowned brand, you can raise the standard and benchmark the market value of the product.

Role of ERCS Private Limited in getting your product certified :

To get BIS certification and produce a standard quality product, the manufacturer must ensure that their product follows 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.

Scope of work by ECRS Private Limited:

Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 7226 : 1974:

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Cement Industry & various BIS departments to assist in ensuring conformity of the product  Cold rolled medium, high carbon and low alloy steel strip for general engineering purposes according to IS 7226 : 1974.

Effective documentation with the awareness of the BIS guidelines:

To facilitate the industry in obtaining BIS certifications, guidelines have been developed. Our team has the experience of completing over 100 projects and various acquaintances in the Industry.

We understand the Indian Standard Specifications & BIS guidelines which we interpret to the Quality Control Personnel so we can do a reliable and effective documentation of your product by the BIS guidelines.

A pre-visit can paid for at your factory premises:

In the process of getting BIS certification, the officer from the BIS authority visits the factory for inspection. To get good results, the BIS inspection should go smoothly without any Non-Conformity. By keeping this goal in mind, our team will organize a pre-visit to your factory premises so that required changes can be adapted to remove the elements of fallibility.

Assistance for BIS audits:

We will explain the whole procedure of conducting a BIS inspection and make you aware of the things that need to be prepared and readily available at the time of inspection.

Similar Mandatory Products for BIS Certification are as below:

• BIS certification for Hot Dip Zinc Coating on Structural Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement - IS 12594 
• BIS Certification for Hot Dip Aluminium- Zinc Alloy Metallic Coated Steel Strip and Sheet (Plain) -  IS 15961
• BIS certification for Hot-Dip Galvanized/ Galvannealed Steel Sheet And Strips For Automotive Applications - IS 18385
• BIS certification for Hot Dip Galvanized Stay Strand - IS 2141
• BIS certification for Hot-Dip Terne Coated Carbon Steel Sheets - IS 12313