ISI Certification (BIS) for
Steel Ingots, blooms, and billets for production of mild steel wire for production of mild steel wire rods for general engineering purposes – Specification IS 8952: 1995 in India

Steel Ingots, blooms, and billets for production of mild steel wire for production of mild steel wire rods for general engineering  purposes – Specification IS 8952: 1995 

As a product manufacturer, you need to obtain BIS certification for Steel ingots, blooms, and billets for production mild steel wire rods as per IS 8952: 1995.

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, which manufacturers can apply 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. Huge benefits to obtaining ISI Mark Certification in India for your products. Let’s start to take a closer look.

Overview Of BIS Certification for IS 8952: 1995 (Steel ingots, blooms, and billets for production of mild steel wire rods for general engineering  purposes)

Indian Standard - IS 8952: 1995 specifies the manufacturing, chemical, and physical requirements and testing of  Steel ingots, blooms, and billets for production mild steel wire rods 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. Sulphur print tests
5. Freedom from Defects
6. Inclusion Content
7. Dimensions and Tolerances

Licence is granted to use Standard Mark as per IS 8952:1995 with the following scope:

• Name of the product: Steel Ingots, Blooms, and Billets for the Production of Mild Steel Wire Rods for General Engineering Purposes
• Type: Cast Billet Ingots, Billets, Blooms of Grade …., with/without  microalloying

BIS Certification Process for IS 8952:1995 (Steel ingots, blooms and billets for production of mild steel wire rods for general engineering  purposes)

Know the process to get BIS certification as per IS 8952 : 1995. 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 IS Number IS 8952 : 1995 

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 License Requirements for Steel Ingots, Blooms, and Billets for Production of Mild Steel Wire Rods for General Engineering Purposes?

Requisites to get the BIS license for Steel ingots, blooms and billets for production of mild steel wire for general engineering  purposes:

• Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 8952 : 1995 
• In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
• Competent Quality Control Personnel

Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Steel ingots, blooms and billets for mild steel wire rods  as per Indian standard 8952 : 1995. 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 Steel ingots, blooms and billets for production of mild steel wire rods IS 8952 : 1995  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 57000
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 670
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  Steel ingots, blooms and billets for production of mild steel wire for general engineering  purposes 

Benefits of getting ISI Mark for  Steel ingots, blooms and billets production of mild steel wire rods 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.
• Steel ingots, blooms and billets for production of mild steel wire rods 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 8952 : 1995

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Cement Industry & various BIS departments to assist in ensuring conformity of the product  Steel ingots, blooms and billets for production of mild steel wire rods  according to IS 8952 : 1995

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.

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