ISI Certification (BIS) for
H-Acid Specification IS 8637 in India

To gain success in Indian markets, the manufacturer needs BIS certification for H-Acid as per IS 8637. The firm would face stiff competition without a BIS license, as customers want assurance about the quality, safety, and reliability of a product. The presence of the ISI mark ensures that the Indian standard has been complied with and hence enhances customer confidence. A BIS license is indispensable for enhancing production as well as sales. Manufacturers can get directly or with the help of a BIS consultant, who facilitates the procedure. Let's see how a BIS consultant helps obtain certification and what benefits are there in getting the ISI mark on your products.

Overview Of BIS Certification for IS 8637 ( H-Acid-Specification)

Indian Standard IS 8637 specifies the manufacturing, chemical, and physical requirements and testing of  H-Acid specification. Here’s the list of parameters or characteristics; let’s clarify:

1. Description
2. Assay (By Nitrite Value)
3. Difference between nitrite value and coupling value
4. Matter insoluble in sodium carbonate solution
5. Purity by HPLC
6. Chromotropic acid content
7. Koch’s acid content

License is granted to use Standard Mark as per IS 8637 with the following scope:

• Name of the product: H-Acid 
• BIS Certification Process for IS 8637 (H-Acid-Specification)

The procedure of BIS Certification for H-Acid

Let us know the process to get BIS certification as per the above IS. Here’s the list that will help manufacturers who want to apply for a BIS certificate. Manufacturers can follow the following steps:

• Product Identification: Visit the 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, such as the firm’s name, address, and product information.
• Submission: Application for Certification Necessary documents, to wit, information relating to the product, process of manufacture, and test report where appropriate, shall be submitted.
• Testing: A sample of the product to be tested is sent to an approved laboratory of BIS.
• You have two options for testing: it can be done in-house (if you have a BIS-recognized laboratory) or at an external Alternatively, it can be tested at a BIS laboratory
• BIS could inspect your manufacturing unit to see if the quality controls were followed.
• Certification Grant: BIS will certify your product only if it meets the IS standards criteria.
• Surveillance: BIS conducts regular surveillance to continue ensuring compliance.
• Renewal: All certification is valid for one to five years. You are expected to renew before certification expires.

What is the timeline of BIS Certification for H-Acid-Specification?

After applying for BIS 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 India (Standard Timeframe: 30 days)
• BIS Certification for Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe: 180 days)

H-Acid Quality Requirements for Achieving BIS Certification

Requisites to get the BIS license for H-Acid-Specification   : 

• Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 8637 
• In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
• Competent Quality Control Personnel

Adherence to the BIS guidelines for H-Acid-Specification   as per Indian standard 8637

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 H-Acid specification as per IS 8637  under  BIS Scheme-I

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 the marking fee for MSME units.
Audit Charges | INR 7000
License Fee | INR 1000
Marking Fee | INR 106000 
2. | Testing Charges | Sample Test Fee | Not Defined | 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 at 18% 
Audit Charges
  (consolidated) | USD 3200 to USD 5900
License Fee | USD 1270
Marking Fee | Not Defined
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  H-Acid-Specification

Benefits of getting ISI Mark Certification for  H-Acid-Specification   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.
• H-Acid-Specification 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 a 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 8637

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Cement Industry & various BIS departments to assist in ensuring conformity of the product  H-Acid-Specification   according to IS 8637.

Effective documentation with 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 for the Quality Control Personnel, so we can do reliable and effective documentation of your product by the BIS guidelines.

A pre-visit can be 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.

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