BIS (ISI) Certification for Steel

Required Documents for Steel Product Certification

The following are the important documents needed for BIS approval for steel goods:

• Fill out the application.
• Documents for factory registration (KYC)
• Flow chart for the manufacturing process.
• List of necessary testing tools that have been properly calibrated (in-house testing facilities)
• Details of the raw materials and their certifications of testing
• Details of the authorized signatory and QCI
• Report on factory testing
• Layout of the plant and other relevant documentation

BIS Certification Process for Steel and Stainless Products

There are two procedures for obtaining a BIS license; let's have a look at both:

1. The Simplified Process

The steps involved in the process are:

Step 1: A candidate should set up a laboratory of their own for product testing and acquire the relevant Indian Standards.

Step 2: The applicant must submit their application via the BIS portal, along with test results from a lab that BIS has approved.

Step 3: The factory inspection will be carried out by a BIS officer.

Step 4: After being sealed by a BIS inspector during the plant inspection, the sample was delivered to a BIS-approved facility for analysis.

Step 5: Any non-conformance issues brought to light by BIS must be fixed, and instructions must be followed.

Step 6: The ISI certificate is issued by the BIS.

Duration: About 25 to 30 working days following application to the BIS website.

2. The Normal Procedure

Take note of the subsequent steps in this process:

Step 1: Apply the appropriate Indian Standard for the product in question using an internal laboratory.

Step 2: Gather all of your paperwork and submit your application using the BIS site.

Step 3: A BIS officer is to inspect your factory.

Step 4: During a factory inspection, a BIS inspector sealed the sample, which was then delivered to the BIS-approved lab for analysis.

Step 5: Any BIS-reported non-conformities must be fixed, and BIS guidelines must be appropriately implemented in cases where there are non-conformity issues and

Step 6: After a product satisfies all of these testing requirements, BIS will issue the ISI certificate.

Time frame: about 60 to 90 working days after applying via the BIS portal.

BIS Certification Cost for Steel Products 

Below is a detailed breakdown of the costs associated with ISI certification for Indian Standards:

S No. | Particular | Amount (INR) | Remarks
1. | Application Fee | 1000  | To be paid directly to BIS 
2. | Audit Fee | 7000 | To be paid directly to BIS 
3. | License Fee | 1000 | To be paid directly to BIS 
4. | Sample Testing Fee | As Applicable | To be paid directly to BIS Testing charges vary from product to product and lab to lab)
5. | Minimum Advance Marking Fee | As per actual | To be paid directly to BIS (Marking fee vary as per Indian Standard)
6. | Renewal Fee | 1000 | To be paid directly to BIS 
7. | Inclusion Fee | 5000 | To be paid directly to BIS 
8. | ERCS Service Fee | Please Contact info@elitasrcs.com | 

Benefits of BIS Certification for Steel in India

The primary advantages of BIS licensing are as follows:

1. Certification: Customers and regulatory bodies would receive a quality certification confirming that this product meets the essential specifications of the Indian standard for structural quality. Thus, it would demonstrate that this specific product has completed stringent testing and inspection processes.

2. Increased market acceptance: ISI certified items are preferred by the consumers. Most of the government tenders for major construction projects require ISI certified equipment, which improves the company's chances.

3. Conventional rules are followed: ISI accreditation guarantees that a company won't be fined or run afoul of the law for employing subpar building materials.

4. Competitive Advantage: The ISI mark will serve as a national symbol of quality and dependability, helping businesses stand out from the competition and eventually win over more customers.

5. Customer confidence: Consumers associate the ISI mark with their brands' dependability, quality, and safety; as a result, it increases brand awareness and fosters greater customer loyalty.

6. Responsibility and risk: Manufacturers, suppliers, and end users don't have to worry as much about responsibility when certification lowers the chance of structural collapse or compliance problems.

Why Choose ERCS Pvt Ltd for Steel Product Quality Certification

To register with BIS and produce a standard-quality product, the manufacturer must make sure that their product meets certain Indian Standard Specifications (ISS), which we directly convey from BIS authorities following the Indian Standards. ECRS Private Limited will be a true advisor. and mentor during the process of getting product certifications from the appropriate authorities and departments. Moreover, ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has built a broad network within the steel industry and multiple BIS departments to help with BIS certification of steel products.