ISI Certification (BIS) for
Electric Lamps (Upto100 W) IS 418:2004 in India

BIS CERTIFICATION OF TUNGSTEN FILAMENT GENERAL SERVICE ELECTRIC LAMPS (UPTO100 W ) IS 418:2004

A tungsten filament lamp is essentially a device for converting electrical input energy into an output of radiant energy in the form of light and heat. Tungsten is used in electric bulb as it has high melting point and it does not oxidize. Thus tungsten filament does not melt even when a large amount of heat is produced due to passage of current through the filament via heating effect of current.

Tungsten Filament General Service Electric Lamp is used in the following areas –

• Decorative table lamps
• General utility lamps

Introduction to Indian Standard IS 418; Tungsten filament general service electric lamps (upto100 W )

• IS 418 cover Tungsten filament general service electric lamps (upto100 W ). This standard applies to tungsten filament incandescent lamps for general lighting service (GLS) which comply with the safety requirements in Doc ET 23 (5291) and having:
  • Rated wattage of 15 W, 25 W, 40 W, 60 W, 100 W, 150 W and      200 W;
  • Rated voltage 110 V, 230 V, 240 V and 250 V, including marked voltage range not             exceeding &plusmin;2.5 percent of the mean voltage (see Note 1).
  • Bulbs of the A, K, M or PS shapes (see IS 14897 for glass bulb designation);
  • Bulbs with clear, frosted or equivalently coated finishes, or white finishes.
  • Caps B22d or E27.
  • Lamp shell diameters shall range from 54 to 62 mm for ratings up to 100 W

• IS 418 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Tungsten filament general service electric lamps (upto100 W ) as follows

Marking

Lamp dimensions

Wattage

Luminous Flux Initial

Accidentally live parts

Protection against accidental contact in screw lamp holders

Insulation resistance

Interchangeability

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Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Tungsten filament general service electric lamps (upto100 W ) (IS 418) :

• Under section 14 of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade after consulting the  Bureau of Indian Standards has issued the Electrical Wires, Cables, Appliances and Protection Devices and Accessories (Quality control) order.
• As per this order, allthe manufacturers of Tungsten filament general service electric lamps (upto100 W ) are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.

Types of Cement covered under IS 418

Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Tungsten filament general service electric lamps (upto100 W ) to use ISI mark as per IS 418

For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days) click here

For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)click here

Requisites to get the BIS license for Tungsten filament general service electric lamps (upto100 W )

Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 418

In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests

Competent Quality Control Personnel

Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Tungsten filament general service electric lamps as per Indian standard IS 418

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

Administrative Details

Technical Details

Quality Control Personnel Details 

Commercial Details

Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Tungsten filament general service electric lamps (upto100 W ) as per IS 418 under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :

• 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.

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:

Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 418:

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Electrical Household Goods Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Tungsten filament general service electric lamps (upto100 W ) according to according to IS 418.

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 150 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.

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.

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 Tungsten filament general service electric lamps (upto100 W ) 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 Tungsten filament general service electric lamps (upto100 W ) 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.