ISI Certification (BIS) for
Hot Rolled And Cold Rolled Steel Strips Intended For Processing Of Semi/ Fully Processed Non-Grain Oriented Electrical Steel Or Fully Processed Grain Oriented Electrical Steel IS 18316: 2023 in India

1.   Introduction to Indian Standard IS 18316 : 2023; Hot Rolled And Cold Rolled Steel Strips Intended For Processng Of Semi/ Fully Processed Non-Grain Oriented Electrical Steel Or Fully Processed Grain Oriented Electrical Steel

·    IS 18316 : 2023 cover Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips. This standard specifies the manufacturing, chemical and physical requirements and testing of Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips.

·    IS 18316 : 2023 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips as follows

(i)            Ladle Analysis

(ii)          Product Analysis

(iii)        Freedom from defects

(iv)        Thickness

(v)         Crown

(vi)         Permissible Width Variations

(vii)      Edge Camber

1.   Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips (IS 18316 : 2023) :

·    According to the most recent draft regulation from the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, hot rolled and cold rolled steel strips intended for processing into semi/fully processed non-grain oriented electrical steel must meet the Indian Standard IS 18316:2023.

2.  Types of Cement covered under IS 18316 : 2023             

“Licence is granted to use Standard Mark on Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips as per IS 18316 : 2023: 2015”.
Grade and Designation   Dimensions     Supply Condition | LS-Low Silicon/ MS-Medium Silicon / HS-High Silicon/VHS- Very High Silicon Thickness from …mm upto and including …mmWidth from …mm upto and including …mm (MillEdge/Slit Edge/Trimmed Edge Hot Rolled , Cold Rolled

3.   Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips to use ISI mark as per IS 18316 : 2023

·       For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days)

·    For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)

4.   Requisites to get the BIS license for Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips

·    Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 18316 : 2023

·    In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests

·    Competent Quality Control Personnel

·    Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips as per Indian standard IS 18316 : 2023

There are 3 major categories of document required to get the BIS license:

a.    Administrative Details

b.   Technical Details

c.    Quality Control Personnel Details

5.   Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips as per IS 18316 : 2023 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 83,000
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 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 990
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 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 charges mentioned above in the table, we may ask you to pay/reimbursement 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.

6.   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 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.

·    Scope of work by ECRS Private Limited:

a. Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 18316 : 2023:

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Cement Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips according to according to IS 18316 : 2023.

b. Effective documentation with the awareness of the BIS guidelines:

In order 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 in accordance with the BIS guidelines.

c. A pre-visit can paid at your factory premises:

In the process of getting BIS certification, the officer from BIS authority visits the factory for inspection. In order 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 so as to remove the elements of fallibility.

d. Assistance for BIS audits:

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

Benefits of getting ISI Mark for Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips to sell in Indian Market with our help

• The term “ISI mark" means, that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government.

• It is compulsory for Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips to obtain the ISI Mark and the violators are penalized with the material seized 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 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.