ISI Certification (BIS) for
Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes IS 1161:2014 in India

BIS CERTIFICATION OF STEEL TUBES FOR STRUCTURAL PURPOSES IS 1161:2014

1. Introduction to Indian Standard IS 1161; Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes

• IS 1161 cover Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes. This standard specifies the manufacturing, chemical and physical requirements and testing of Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes.
• IS 1161 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes as follows
• Dimension and weight
• Galvanizing
• Straightness
• Length
• Tensile strength
• Oiling and painting

For more info on the product standardization click here

1. Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes (IS 1161) :

• Under section 14 of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986, the Ministry of Steel, consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards has issued the Steel and Steel Product List (Quality control order) according to the QCO, Product can’t be sold in the Indian Market without having BIS (ISI Mark) Certificate.
• As per the Quality control order, all the manufacturers of Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.

1. Types of Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes covered under IS 1161

 | “Licence is granted to use Standard Mark on Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes  as per IS 1161: 2014”.
 | Types / Grades | Grade – Yst 210, Yst 240 Size – Nominal Bore (15mm up to and including 150mm)

1. Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes to use ISI mark as per IS 1161

• For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days) click here
• For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)click here

1. Requisites to get the BIS license for Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes

• Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 1161
• In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
• Competent Quality Control Personnel
• Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes as per Indian standard IS 1161
• There are 3 major categories of document required to get the BIS license: 
  1. Administrative Details
  2. Technical Details
  3. Quality Control Personnel Details
  4. Commercial Details

1. Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes as per IS 1161 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 68,000
 | 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 850
 | 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.

1. 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:

1. Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 1161:

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Steel Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes  according to according to IS 1161.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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 Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes  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 Steel Tubes for Structural Purposes 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.