ISI Certification (BIS) for
Skimmed Condensed Milk IS 1166: 2022 in India

BIS CERTIFICATION OF CONDENSED MILK, PARTLY SKIMMED AND SKIMMED CONDENSED MILK IS 1166: 2022

Condensed milk is cow's milk from which water has been removed (roughly 60% of it). It is most often found with sugar added, in the form of sweetened condensed milk (SCM), to the extent that the terms "condensed milk" and "sweetened condensed milk" are often used interchangeably today. Sweetened condensed milk is a very thick, sweet product, which when canned can last for years without refrigeration if not opened Skimmed milk  is made when all the milkfat is removed from whole milk. It tends to contain around 0.1% fat. Whereas Partially skimmed milk is obtained from whole milk, where the cream has been removed by natural surfacing, i.e. it is milk with a low fat content.

Condensed Milk, Partly Skimmed and Skimmed Condensed Milk is used in the following areas –

• Numerous dessertdishes in many countries.

Introduction to Indian Standard IS 1166; Condensed Milk, Partly Skimmed and Skimmed Condensed Milk

• IS 1166 cover Condensed Milk, Partly Skimmed and Skimmed Condensed Milk. This standard prescribes the requirements and the methods of test for sweetened condensed milk, sweetened condensed partly skimmed milk, sweetened condensed skimmed milk and sweetened condensed high fat milk.

This standard does not apply to any form of concentrated milk not packed in sealed unit containers, intended for dilution into standardized, toned, double-toned or skimmed milk.

• IS 1166 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Condensed Milk, Partly Skimmed and Skimmed Condensed Milk as follows

Description

Flavour and Taste

Free from lumps and extraneous matter

Total Milk Solids

Milk Fat

Milk Solid not fat

Milk protein in milk solids not fat

Lead (if the manufacturer has in-house test facilities)

Arsenic (if the manufacturer has in-house test facilities)

Aflatoxin M1 (if the manufacturer has in-house test facilities)

Melamine (if the manufacturer has in-house test facilities)

For more info on the product standardization click here

Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Condensed Milk, Partly Skimmed and Skimmed Condensed Milk (IS 1166) :

Ministry of health and family welfare (food safety and standards authority of India) have specified Food safety and standards (prohibition and restrictions on sales) regulations, 2011 which have mandated that Condensed milk sweetened, condensed skimmed milk sweetened, milk powder, skimmed milk powder, partly skimmed milk powder and partly skimmed sweetened condensed milk shall not be sold except under Indian Standards Institution Certification Mark.

Types of Condensed, Skimmed Milk covered under IS 1166

Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Condensed Milk, Partly Skimmed and Skimmed Condensed Milk to use ISI mark as per IS 1166

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 Condensed Milk, Partly Skimmed and Skimmed Condensed Milk

Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 1166

In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests

Competent Quality Control Personnel

Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Condensed Milk, Partly Skimmed and Skimmed Condensed Milk as per Indian standard IS 1166

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 Condensed Milk, Partly Skimmed and Skimmed Condensed Milk as per IS 1166 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 1166:

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Food and related Products Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Condensed Milk, Partly Skimmed and Skimmed Condensed Milk according to according to IS 1166.

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 Condensed Milk, Partly Skimmed and Skimmed Condensed Milk 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 Condensed Milk, Partly Skimmed and Skimmed Condensed Milk 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.