ISI Certification (BIS) for
DISPOSABLE BABY DIAPER IS 17509 in India

BIS CERTIFICATION FOR DISPOSABLE BABY DIAPER IS 17509

Introduction to Indian Standard IS 17509; Disposable Baby Diaper

 

·       IS 17509 cover Disposable Baby Diaper.

·       Raw material should confirm the following points :

a)   Material shall conform to the requirements of Cl. 3 of IS 17509:2021 as well as the requirement of Bio-compatibility Evaluation as per Cl. 7.4 (The biocompatibility evaluation shall be carried out once for existing raw material and whenever there is a change in the raw material or source of supply of raw material for manufacturing the product).

b)   Conformity of raw materials to the standard may be established through supplier’s test certificate, test report of BIS recognized/empanelled lab or any other NABL accredited lab or through in house testing.

c)    Further, manufacturer of Disposable Baby Diaper shall submit a declaration identifying the materials being used to make the product and stating that material used for manufacture of baby diaper does not have harmful effect during normal use, is comfortable for the baby, and is compliant to the requirements of the standard.

 

·       IS 17509 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the  Disposable Baby Diaper as follows :

 

(i)           Top Cover / Top Sheet

(ii)         Absorbent Core

(iii)        Outer Protective Barrier and Back sheet

(iv)        Types and Shapes

(v)          PH Value

(vi)        Rate of Absorption, Rewet under load and minimum absorption Capacity

(vii)       Fastening and Securing Mechanism  

(viii)     Bacterial and Fungal Bioburden

 

1.   Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Disposable Baby Diaper (IS 17509)

 

·       In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 16 read with section 17 and sub-section (3) of section 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 following Order, namely

Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023.

·       As per the Medical Textiles (Quality control) order, all the manufacturers of Disposable Baby Diaper are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.

 

2.   Types of Disposable Baby Diaper covered under IS 17509                          

 

Licence is granted to use Standard Mark on Disposable Baby Diaper as per IS 17509 : 2021 with the following scope:
Type/Grade/Variety	Type and Size – As per tables under 6.1 and 6.2 (in case non-standard weights and sizes are used, same to be declared and indicated accordingly) Material – As declared Optional requirements – With or without Anti-Bacterial Activity (Optional) With/without biodegradability and compostability

 

 

3.   Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of  Disposable Baby Diaper to use ISI mark as per IS 17509

 

·       For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days)

·       For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)

 

4.   Requisites to get the BIS license for Disposable Baby Diaper

 

·       Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 17509

·       In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests

·       Competent Quality Control Personnel

·       Adherence to the BIS guidelines for  Disposable Baby Diaper as per Indian standard IS 17509

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

a.   Administrative Details

b.   Technical Details

c.    Quality Control Personnel Details

d.   Commercial Details

 

5.   Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for  Disposable Baby Diaper as per IS 17509 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	As per Actual
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	As per Actual
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 17509

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Medical

Textile Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Disposable Baby Diaper according to according to IS 17509.

 

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

In order to facilitate the manufacturing industry in obtaining BIS certifications, guidelines have been developed. Our team has the experience of completing over 450 projects and technically competent acquaintances in various Industries.

We are familiar with the Indian Standard Specifications & BIS guidelines and deliver the most suitable interpretation 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 be 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.

 

 

 

 

7.   Benefits of getting ISI Mark for  Disposable Baby Diaper 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 Disposable Baby Diaper to obtain the ISI Mark 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 have the tendency of buying ISI certified products as it ensured safety and standard quality. Hence, with the certified products you can win the confidence and trust of the buyer.

§  With the word of mouth of such 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.