BIS Certification Consultancy for Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans for Foods & Beverages | IS 18427:2024 | BIS & ISI Mark Certification

Introduction

Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans are widely used for packaging food and beverage products where a strong, durable and properly sealed metal container is required. These cans are manufactured using a can body, two ends and associated components, with different designs available according to the type of opening, necking, seaming and food-processing requirements.

In India, IS 18427:2024 – Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans for Foods and Beverages – Specification establishes requirements for this important category of food and beverage packaging containers. The current BIS Product Manual PM/IS 18427 dated 2 May 2025 provides certification guidance under Scheme-I of the BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018 and identifies the applicable product types, raw materials, sampling requirements, product grouping, testing equipment, Quality Assurance Plan and marking requirements.

The current Product Manual specifies a sample quantity of 15 pieces for certification testing. It also requires manufacturers to consider product design, type of food packed, nominal diameter and nominal capacity when determining the licence scope.

IS 18427:2024 is included under the compulsory BIS framework for Cookware, Utensils and Cans for Foods and Beverages. BIS's October 2025 newsletter reported that the 2025 Quality Control Order for this category came into force from 1 October 2025, and the current BIS compulsory-certification page continues to list IS 18427:2024 under the category. The subsequent 2026 Quality Control Order continues to cover Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans for Foods and Beverages and requires the Standard Mark under a BIS licence.

An important point for manufacturers is that compliance is not limited to checking the finished can. The current Product Manual covers control of tin plate, lacquers and decorative coatings, inks, lining compounds and can-end sealants, side-stripe systems, aluminium alloys for EOE, aluminium taggers, aluminium foils for POE, surface lubrication and rust-prevention oils, along with dimensional, seam, pressure, vacuum and food-contact migration requirements.

Qualitance India provides end-to-end BIS Certification Consultancy for Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans as per IS 18427:2024, including product assessment, licence-scope planning, raw-material review, product grouping, sample preparation, laboratory testing coordination, BIS application assistance, factory inspection preparation, Quality Assurance Plan support and licence assistance.

What is IS 18427:2024?

IS 18427:2024 is titled:

“Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans for Foods and Beverages.”

The current BIS Product Manual dated 2 May 2025 identifies Nil amendments for the standard in the Product Manual and confirms that certification is operated under Scheme-I.

The standard is intended for three-piece round open-top metal cans used for food and beverage packaging. The certification framework considers:

Can design
Type of food packed
Nominal diameter
Nominal capacity
Tin plate
Coatings and lacquers
Printing inks
End components
Side seams
Necking
Flanging
Beading
Double seaming
Internal lining
Air pressure
Vacuum resistance
Food-contact migration
Packing and marking

The current BIS Product Manual defines the licence scope through these characteristics and provides detailed grouping provisions.

What are Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans?

Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans are cylindrical metal packaging containers generally manufactured from three principal body/end components and assembled through forming, welding and seaming operations.

They can be used for different categories of food and beverage products, with the appropriate internal coating and end configuration selected according to the packaged product and processing conditions.

The standard specifically distinguishes cans according to:

Design
Food-processing condition
Diameter
Capacity

The applicable food categories under the Product Manual are:

Thermally Processed Food Products

and

Non-Thermally Processed Food Products.

Applications of Three Piece Metal Food Cans

Three-piece metal cans are commonly relevant to food and beverage packaging applications such as:

Processed food products
Thermally processed foods
Non-thermally processed foods
Shelf-stable packaged foods
Food ingredient packaging
Industrial food products
Institutional food packaging

The exact suitability depends on the can construction, internal coating, end design, food product and applicable processing conditions.

Product Types Covered Under IS 18427:2024

The current BIS Product Manual identifies seven major design configurations.

1. Top Side RLT Seamed Can

RLT = Ring, Lid & Tagger

This is one of the recognized top-end configurations under the standard.

2. Top Side POE Seamed Can

POE = Peel Off End

This design uses a peel-off opening arrangement.

3. Top Side NEO Seamed Can

NEO = Non-Easy Open End

This is a conventional non-easy-open-end configuration.

4. Top Side EOE Seamed Can

EOE = Easy Open End

This configuration uses an easy-open end.

The Product Manual specifically requires the material/grade of aluminium alloy used for EOE to be declared where aluminium alloy is used.

5. One-End Single Necked-In Can

This configuration has single necking-in on one end.

6. Both-Side Single Necked-In Can

Both ends have the specified single-necked-in arrangement.

7. Top-Side Double Necked-In and Bottom-Side Single Necked-In Can

This is another specific configuration recognized within the product scope.

These seven design categories are directly identified in the current Product Manual and should be considered when determining the proposed BIS licence scope.

Scope of BIS Certification for IS 18427:2024

The BIS licence scope can be based on:

Can design
Type of food packed
Nominal diameter
Nominal capacity

The Product Manual defines the licence scope as:

Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans for Foods and Beverages

with the above parameters.

Nominal diameter is to be selected according to Table 5 of the standard, while nominal capacities are according to Table 6.

Manufacturers should therefore finalise the intended product range before submitting samples to the laboratory.

Is BIS Certification Mandatory for Three Piece Food Cans?

Yes, IS 18427:2024 is included in the compulsory BIS certification framework for the covered product.

The Cookware, Utensils and Cans for Foods and Beverages (Quality Control) Order, 2025 lists:

IS 18427:2024 – Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans for Foods and Beverages

and requires listed goods to conform to the applicable Indian Standard and bear the Standard Mark under a BIS licence according to Scheme-I. The order also excludes domestically manufactured goods meant for export and includes specific provisions for certain imported filled goods, declared stocks and R&D imports.

The 2026 Quality Control Order subsequently superseded the 2025 order for the relevant products and continues to list IS 18427:2024. It again requires the Standard Mark under a BIS licence and retains exclusions for domestically manufactured goods meant for export and for certain goods already imported or manufactured before the applicable implementation date.

BIS's current compulsory-certification page also continues to list IS 18427:2024 in the Cookware, Utensils and Cans category.

Current Regulatory Position

For manufacturers, the current regulatory framework should be understood using the latest QCO rather than older 2023 or 2024 references.

The 2025 QCO listed IS 18427:2024 and BIS reported the Cookware, Utensils and Cans QCO as coming into force from 1 October 2025.

The 2026 QCO, dated 30 March 2026, continues to cover IS 18427:2024 and makes the Standard Mark compulsory under Scheme-I. The 2026 table does not show a separate staggered enterprise-wise implementation date against IS 18427:2024, unlike the entries where dates are specifically printed.

Because QCOs can be amended further, manufacturers should confirm the latest notification and BIS position before beginning a new compliance project.

BIS Certification Scheme for IS 18427:2024

Certification is operated under:

Scheme-I of the BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018.

The Product Manual is specifically issued to ensure uniformity in certification practice and can be used by existing licensees and prospective applicants.

After successful conformity assessment and grant of the BIS licence, conforming products within the licence scope can carry the applicable BIS Standard Mark / ISI Mark in accordance with the licence conditions.

Who Needs BIS Certification for Three Piece Metal Cans?

The certification framework is relevant to manufacturers producing covered three-piece round open-top metal cans.

This can include:

Metal Can Manufacturers
Food Can Manufacturers
Beverage Can Manufacturers
Tin Can Manufacturers
Metal Packaging Manufacturers
Food Packaging Manufacturers
Industrial Packaging Manufacturers
Processed Food Packaging Suppliers
Canning Industry Suppliers
Institutional Packaging Manufacturers
OEM Manufacturers
Contract Manufacturers

Importers and businesses dealing in covered products should independently verify their obligations under the latest QCO.

BIS Certification Eligibility Requirements

A manufacturer should have an appropriate manufacturing facility and quality-control system.

Depending on the product scope, facilities may include:

Tinplate handling area
Sheet cutting equipment
Printing facilities
Lacquering/coating facilities
Body-forming machinery
Side-seam welding equipment
Necking machinery
Flanging equipment
Beading machinery
Double-seaming equipment
End manufacturing facilities
RLT/NEO assembly facilities
POE end facilities
EOE assembly facilities
Internal lining equipment
Inspection equipment
Air-pressure testing equipment
Vacuum-testing equipment
Seam measurement equipment
Quality-control laboratory
Calibration system
Raw-material storage
Finished-product storage

The exact equipment depends on the types and sizes proposed for certification.

BIS Certification Process for Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans

Step 1 – Product Applicability Assessment

The product is reviewed against IS 18427:2024.

The assessment includes:

Can design
Food type
Thermal processing
Diameter
Capacity
End configuration
Seam arrangement
Coating
Raw materials

Step 2 – Product Design Identification

The applicable design is identified:

RLT
POE
NEO
EOE
Single necked-in
Double necked-in/single necked-in combination

Step 3 – Food Type Assessment

The manufacturer identifies whether the can is intended for:

Thermally Processed Food Products

Non-Thermally Processed Food Products.

This distinction is important for grouping and migration testing.

Step 4 – Diameter and Capacity Finalisation

The proposed nominal diameter and nominal capacity are selected according to the applicable tables of IS 18427:2024.

Step 5 – Product Grouping

Grouping is finalised according to the current Product Manual.

Step 6 – Raw Material Review

The manufacturer verifies tinplate, coatings, inks, sealants and applicable aluminium components.

Step 7 – Technical Documentation

Product drawings and required technical details are prepared.

Step 8 – Sample Preparation

The Product Manual specifies:

15 pieces

as the sample quantity.

Step 9 – Laboratory Testing

The representative samples are tested against the applicable requirements.

Step 10 – BIS Application

The manufacturer submits the application and supporting documentation.

Step 11 – Factory Assessment

BIS assesses the manufacturing and testing arrangements.

Step 12 – Observation Closure

Any observations identified during assessment are addressed.

Step 13 – Licence Grant

After successful completion of the conformity-assessment process, BIS grants the licence for the approved scope.

Step 14 – Standard Marking

Conforming production covered by the licence is marked according to the BIS requirements.

BIS Sample Size for IS 18427:2024

The current Product Manual specifies:

Sample Quantity: 15 pieces.

However, the actual sample selection should reflect the intended product scope and grouping arrangement.

Manufacturers should not simply send 15 random cans without first finalising:

Design type
Food-processing category
Diameter
Capacity
EOE/POE/NEO/RLT configuration
Necking arrangement

The Product Manual also states that the manufacturer must submit drawings for every type intended to be covered by the licence.

Product Grouping for IS 18427:2024

Product grouping is one of the most important parts of certification.

The Product Manual identifies grouping according to:

Design Type

The seven design configurations listed above.

Type of Food Packed

Thermally processed
Non-thermally processed

Nominal Diameter

As per Table 5.

Nominal Capacity

As per Table 6.

For consideration of Grant of Licence / Change in Scope of Licence, the Product Manual says that a sample of each type based on design and food type is to be tested.

There is, however, a relaxation:

Samples representing the minimum and maximum largest nominal diameter and nominal capacity can be tested to cover the other nominal diameters and capacities for the particular type, provided the manufacturer has complete manufacturing and testing facilities for those products.

The Product Manual also states that the scope can be restricted according to the manufacturer's manufacturing and testing capabilities.

Drawings and Product Details Required for Each Type

For each type intended for the BIS licence, the manufacturer must submit drawings specifying important construction details.

The current Product Manual identifies:

Material of EOE, including alloy grade where aluminium alloy is used.
Type of decorative finish.
Material of lining used for NEO ends/rings for RLT assembly.
Type of welding.
Types of necking.
Type of beading.
Seam specification for thermally processed and non-thermally processed cans.

This makes detailed product drawings particularly important during the application stage.

Raw Materials for Three Piece Metal Cans

The current Product Manual identifies the following raw materials:

Material / Component	Product Manual Reference
Tin plate	Clause 5.1
Lacquers & decorative coatings	Clause 5.2
Inks	Clause 5.3
Lining compound / can-end sealants	Clause 5.4.2
Side stripe systems	Clause 5.5
Aluminium alloys for EOE	Clause 5.6.2
Aluminium tagger	Clause 5.7
Aluminium foils for POE	Clause 5.8.2
Surface lubrications & rust-prevention oils	Clause 5.9

These are directly identified in the current Product Manual.

Tin Plate Requirements

Tinplate is the principal material for many three-piece metal can bodies.

The manufacturer needs to maintain appropriate control over:

Tinplate specification
Thickness
Material certificate
Supplier information
Consignment identification
Incoming inspection
Traceability

The current inspection scheme identifies tinplate as a subcontractable/raw-material control item tested once per consignment. It also provides that no further testing is required where the material is accompanied by an appropriate test certificate or is ISI marked, subject to the specified conditions.

Lacquers and Decorative Coatings

Internal and external coatings are important because cans may come into direct contact with food or with the external environment.

The Product Manual identifies Lacquers and Decorative Coatings under Clause 5.2 and provides for consignment-level raw-material control.

Manufacturers should maintain:

Coating specification
Supplier certificate
Batch number
Incoming inspection records
Food-contact suitability records, where applicable

Printing Inks

Printing inks may be used for product decoration and information.

The Product Manual identifies Inks under Clause 5.3 and provides for consignment-level control.

Lining Compound and Can-End Sealants

Lining compounds and can-end sealants are important for sealing and food-contact performance.

The Product Manual identifies Lining Compound / Can End Sealants under Clause 5.4.2 and requires consignment-level control in its recommended inspection scheme.

Side Stripe Systems

Side-stripe systems can be important for welded side seams.

The current Product Manual identifies Side Stripe Systems under Clause 5.5 and includes them within the raw-material control framework.

Aluminium Alloy for Easy Open Ends

For EOE designs using aluminium alloy, the manufacturer must declare the alloy grade.

The Product Manual specifically identifies:

Aluminium Alloys (EOE) – Clause 5.6.2.

This information should be incorporated into the product drawing and technical documentation.

Aluminium Tagger

The Product Manual separately identifies Aluminium Tagger Thickness under Clause 5.7 and includes it in the raw-material controls.

Aluminium Foils for POE

Where a peel-off end is used, the applicable aluminium foil requirements are covered under Clause 5.8.2.

The current Product Manual includes Aluminium Foils (POE) in the raw-material control programme.

Surface Lubrication and Rust Prevention

Surface lubrication and rust-prevention oils are also identified as raw-material inputs under Clause 5.9.

Manufacturers should control the type and source of these materials and retain appropriate procurement and conformity records.

Testing Requirements for IS 18427:2024

Testing under IS 18427:2024 covers multiple aspects of the can.

The current Product Manual identifies the following major tests:

Diameter
Capacity
Air pressure
Vacuum
Lining compound weight
Moisture retention
Welded side-seam quality
Ball test
Cone test
Seam specification
Overall migration
Specific migration

The Product Manual also identifies the relevant test equipment.

Diameter Test

Diameter is an important dimensional parameter affecting:

Product compatibility
Closure fit
Filling operations
Packaging-line compatibility
Stacking
Customer specifications

The Product Manual identifies a plug gauge or vernier caliper for diameter measurement.

Capacity Test

Nominal capacity must comply with the applicable requirements.

The Product Manual identifies a weighing balance for the capacity test.

Air Pressure Test

The air-pressure test evaluates the can's ability to withstand internal pressure under the applicable test conditions.

The Product Manual identifies:

Air Pressure Testing Equipment

for Clause 8.1.

Under the Quality Assurance Plan, the air-pressure test is identified as an R – Required test and is recommended on one sample from each control unit.

Vacuum Test

Vacuum resistance is another important can-performance characteristic.

The Product Manual identifies suitable Vacuum Testing Equipment for Clause 8.2.

Under the inspection scheme, the vacuum test is also an R – Required test and is recommended on one sample from each control unit.

Lining Compound Weight

The weight of lining compound is controlled under Clause 7.2.3.2.

The Product Manual identifies:

Weighing balance
Oven

for the relevant testing arrangement.

Moisture Retention

Moisture retention of lining compound is also included under Clause 7.2.3.3.

The Product Manual specifies a weighing balance and oven as part of the indicative equipment.

Welded Side Seam Quality

Side-seam quality is extremely important because the body seam is one of the main structural joints of a three-piece can.

The Product Manual identifies two specific methods:

Ball Test

Equipment according to Annex F.

Cone Test

Equipment according to Annex G.

These tests help assess the quality and integrity of the welded side seam.

Seam Specification

The can seam must meet the applicable dimensional requirements.

The Product Manual identifies:

Can Seam Micrometer / Digital Seam Overlap Monitor

for checking the seam specification under Clause 7.7.2.

Proper seam control is essential for:

Leakage prevention
Mechanical integrity
Sealing performance
Food protection
Consistent production

Overall Migration Limit Test

Food-contact migration testing is one of the most important parts of IS 18427:2024.

The current Product Manual identifies:

Overall Migration Limit – Clause 8.3.1

and identifies this as an S – Subcontracting permitted test.

The Product Manual also states that the overall migration test cannot normally be completed within the same single-day testing window as most other tests.

Specific Migration Limit Test

The Product Manual also identifies:

Specific Migration Limit – Clause 8.3.2

as an S-type test for which subcontracting is permitted.

The Product Manual specifies that the relevant migration tests are carried out at the recommended frequency of:

One sample once every three months.

Food Simulants and Migration Testing

The Product Manual identifies:

Simulant A to Simulant E

and test equipment according to Methods I to V, as declared by the manufacturer, with reference to IS 9845.

The appropriate simulant and test method depend on the intended application and declared product conditions.

Possible Tests in One Day

The current Product Manual states:

All tests except the Overall Migration Limit test and Specific Migration Limit test can be completed in one day, subject to the applicable testing conditions.

This does not necessarily mean the complete laboratory project will finish in a single day because migration testing can require additional time.

Quality Assurance Plan

The current Product Manual requires manufacturers to implement a Quality Assurance Plan consisting of regular testing and in-process controls designed to ensure that the product bearing the Standard Mark conforms to all requirements of IS 18427:2024.

The manufacturer is expected to:

Define the control unit
Define test frequency
Define sample quantity
Establish in-process controls
Maintain test records
Submit the quality-control system to the BIS Branch Office for information

Control Unit for Three Piece Metal Cans

The Product Manual recommends the control unit as:

Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans for Foods and Beverages of the same type, based on design and type of food packed, having the same nominal diameter and same nominal capacity, manufactured in a day under similar process conditions from the same consignment of raw materials.

This definition is very important for daily quality-control planning.

For example, two different can designs or different nominal capacities should not automatically be treated as the same control unit.

In-House Laboratory Requirements

The current Product Manual distinguishes between tests that are required to be maintained in-house and tests that may be subcontracted.

It uses:

R – Required

and

S – Subcontracting permitted.

For subcontracted testing, the Product Manual permits BIS-recognized/empanelled laboratories or laboratories having valid accreditation as per IS/ISO/IEC 17025, with the resulting reports available for BIS inspection.

MSME Testing Facility Provisions

For MSME manufacturers, maintaining a laboratory/in-house testing facility is optional under the Product Manual. MSMEs may use:

Common cluster-based facilities
Shared testing facilities
BIS-recognized/empanelled laboratories
Laboratories having valid NABL accreditation as per IS/ISO/IEC 17025

This provision can significantly help smaller can manufacturers who do not maintain a complete metal-packaging testing laboratory.

Large Manufacturer Laboratory Requirements

The Product Manual states that large-scale manufacturers, including foreign manufacturers, shall maintain a suitably equipped and staffed in-house laboratory for the applicable routine testing requirements and shall implement a calibration plan.

Alternatively, the Product Manual allows eligible large manufacturers to use the applicable sharing of testing facilities provisions under BIS guidelines.

Testing Equipment for IS 18427:2024

The current Product Manual provides an indicative equipment list.

Important equipment includes:

Plug gauge
Vernier caliper
Weighing balance
Air-pressure testing equipment
Vacuum testing equipment
Oven
Ball-test equipment
Cone-test equipment
Can seam micrometer
Digital seam overlap monitor
Appropriate migration-test equipment
Food simulants for migration testing

The equipment list is described as indicative and for guidance only, so the final facility requirement should be established from the current Product Manual and proposed licence scope.

Manufacturing Process for Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans

A typical manufacturing process may include:

Tinplate receiving
Incoming material inspection
Sheet cutting
Printing
Lacquering
Drying/curing
Body blank preparation
Body forming
Side-seam welding
Side-stripe application
Necking
Flanging
Beading
End preparation
RLT/NEO/POE/EOE end assembly
Double seaming
Internal inspection
Seam inspection
Diameter inspection
Capacity inspection
Air-pressure testing
Vacuum testing
Migration testing through permitted laboratory arrangements
Final inspection
Packing
Marking

The exact manufacturing route depends on the can design and the intended food application.

Welding and Side Seam Control

Side-seam welding is a critical manufacturing operation.

The manufacturer should control:

Welding parameters
Sheet alignment
Seam consistency
Side-stripe system
Weld quality
Seam dimensions
Visual appearance

The Product Manual includes specific side-seam quality assessment through ball and cone tests.

Necking Requirements

Necking is specifically identified under Clause 7.4.

The manufacturer should maintain proper process controls for:

Neck diameter
Shape
Transition
Uniformity
Surface condition

The applicable necking type must also be declared in the product drawing for each licensed configuration.

Flanging Requirements

Flanging is identified as another manufacturing characteristic under Clause 7.5.

Proper flanging is essential for subsequent end attachment and double-seaming operations.

Beading Requirements

Beading is identified under Clause 7.6.

The manufacturer should maintain consistent bead geometry and workmanship to ensure the can performs properly during handling, filling and stacking.

Double Seam Requirements

Double seaming is identified under Clause 7.7.

Seam dimensions and overlap need to be controlled according to the applicable requirements of the standard.

The Product Manual specifically identifies seam measurement equipment and requires manufacturing control of double seaming.

Product Drawings

Detailed drawings are essential for BIS certification.

For each licensed type, drawings should identify the required parameters, including:

Can design
EOE material/grade, if applicable
Decorative finish
NEO/RLT lining material
Welding type
Necking type
Beading type
Seam specification
Thermally processed or non-thermally processed food application

Packing and Marking Requirements

The current Product Manual requires the BIS Standard Mark to be marked:

legibly and indelibly on the packaging of Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans for Foods and Beverages, provided that the cans conform to every requirement of the specification.

Marking and labelling on packaging must comply with Clause 10 of IS 18427:2024.

The additional marking requirements include:

“For BIS certification details please visit www.bis.gov.in”

and:

Batch No. / Control Unit No., Date / Month of Manufacturing.

All production covered by the licence and conforming to the Indian Standard must carry the Standard Mark.

Non-Conforming Products

The Product Manual states that disposal of non-conforming product should be carried out in a manner that does not violate the provisions of the BIS Act, 2016.

Manufacturers should therefore maintain a documented system for:

Identification
Segregation
Rejection
Rework, where permitted
Disposal
Traceability

BIS Factory Inspection for Metal Can Manufacturers

Factory assessment is an important part of Scheme-I certification.

During the factory visit, BIS may review:

Raw Material Storage

Tinplate
Coatings
Inks
Sealants
Aluminium components
Lubricants

Sheet Preparation

Cutting and preparation operations.

Printing and Coating

Printing, lacquering and curing processes.

Can Body Manufacturing

Body forming and dimensional control.

Side Seam

Welding and side-seam inspection.

Necking and Flanging

Process control for end preparation.

Beading

Bead formation and dimensional consistency.

End Assembly

EOE, POE, NEO or RLT arrangements.

Double Seaming

Seam formation and inspection.

Testing Facilities

Diameter, capacity, pressure, vacuum and seam testing.

Laboratory

Availability of routine testing equipment and appropriate staff.

Calibration

Calibration records for measuring and testing instruments.

Quality Control

Incoming, in-process and finished-product controls.

Traceability

Batch and control-unit identification.

Marking and Packing

Correct Standard Mark and required packaging information.

Documents Required for BIS Certification

A manufacturer should generally prepare:

Company registration documents
Factory address proof
Factory layout
Manufacturing process flow chart
Machinery list
Product drawings
Can design specifications
Nominal diameter details
Nominal capacity details
Food-processing category
EOE/POE/NEO/RLT details
Necking details
Beading details
Welding details
Seam specifications
Tinplate details
Coating specifications
Ink details
Sealant details
Aluminium-alloy details
Supplier information
Material certificates
Raw-material test reports
Testing equipment list
Calibration certificates
Quality Assurance Plan
Inspection procedures
Production records
Test records
Migration test reports
Packing details
Marking details
Product photographs
Authorised signatory documents
Trademark documents, where applicable

The exact document requirement can vary with the proposed licence scope.

Common Reasons for BIS Certification Delays

Three Piece Metal Can manufacturers may face delays because of:

Incorrect product classification
Incorrect can design declaration
Incorrect food-processing category
Wrong nominal diameter
Wrong nominal capacity
Incomplete product drawings
Incorrect EOE material declaration
Improper coating specification
Inadequate lining compound control
Side-seam welding failure
Ball-test failure
Cone-test failure
Seam dimensional non-conformity
Capacity variation
Air-pressure failure
Vacuum failure
Migration-test failure
Inadequate raw-material records
Missing supplier certificates
Incorrect sample selection
Inadequate testing equipment
Missing calibration certificates
Incomplete Quality Assurance Plan
Poor control-unit records
Factory not ready for assessment
Incorrect packaging
Incorrect BIS marking

A detailed technical review before sample submission can reduce many avoidable delays.

BIS Certification Cost for Three Piece Metal Cans

There is no single fixed total BIS certification cost applicable to every manufacturer.

The total project cost can depend on:

BIS application fees
Laboratory testing
Product design
Number of configurations
Diameter
Capacity
Food-processing category
Migration testing
Factory assessment
Testing equipment
Calibration
Documentation
Retesting
Consultancy charges

Current BIS LIMS listings show laboratory-specific testing charges.

Examples currently listed include:

₹34,500 excluding taxes at one current laboratory entry.

Another current BIS LIMS listing shows:

₹60,000 excluding taxes for IS 18427:2024 for its listed testing scope.

A further current laboratory listing shows:

₹15,000 excluding taxes for its listed scope.

These are laboratory testing charges only. They should not be treated as the complete BIS certification cost.

Laboratory prices can change, and the applicable charge depends on the laboratory, test scope and product configuration.

BIS Certification Timeline

The certification timeline depends on:

Product design
Grouping
Sample preparation
Laboratory availability
Migration testing
Documentation
BIS application scrutiny
Factory readiness
Factory inspection
Observation closure

The current Product Manual states that all tests except the Overall Migration Limit and Specific Migration Limit tests can potentially be completed in one day, subject to applicable conditions.

Since migration tests may require additional time, the complete laboratory stage can extend beyond one day.

Manufacturers can reduce delays by finalising the product drawings, raw-material certificates, samples, testing arrangements and Quality Assurance Plan before filing.

Benefits of BIS Certification for Three Piece Food Cans

Regulatory Compliance

Helps manufacturers comply with the applicable BIS and food-packaging QCO requirements.

BIS Standard Mark

Eligible manufacturers can use the Standard Mark on approved production covered by the BIS licence.

Better Packaging Quality

Testing and process controls help maintain consistent can quality.

Improved Seam Reliability

Side-seam and double-seam controls help support reliable container performance.

Food-Contact Compliance

Migration testing provides an important basis for evaluating applicable food-contact requirements.

Better Product Safety

Control of coatings, lining compounds, sealants and materials supports appropriate food-packaging quality.

Customer Confidence

A valid BIS licence can increase confidence among food manufacturers and packaging buyers.

Institutional Market Acceptance

BIS certification can be important for regulated and institutional procurement.

Better Traceability

Control-unit records, batch identification and test records support production traceability.

Why Choose Qualitance India?

Qualitance India provides professional BIS Certification Consultancy for manufacturers seeking BIS and ISI Mark certification.

For Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans for Foods and Beverages as per IS 18427:2024, our consultancy support can include:

Product applicability assessment
IS 18427:2024 requirement review
Can design assessment
Food-processing category assessment
Diameter and capacity assessment
Product grouping guidance
Product drawing review
Tinplate review
Coating and lining review
EOE / POE / NEO / RLT assessment
Welding and seam requirement review
Sample selection guidance
Laboratory testing coordination
Air-pressure testing coordination
Vacuum testing coordination
Migration testing coordination
Documentation preparation
Quality Assurance Plan support
Testing equipment guidance
BIS application assistance
Factory inspection preparation
Observation closure support
BIS licence assistance

Our objective is to help manufacturers manage the certification process systematically, from technical product assessment and scope planning through laboratory testing, BIS application, factory inspection and licence approval.

Contact Qualitance India

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BIS Certification Process – Quick Flow

Product Identification ↓ IS 18427:2024 Requirement Review ↓ Can Design Assessment ↓ Food-Processing Category Assessment ↓ Diameter & Capacity Assessment ↓ EOE / POE / NEO / RLT Assessment ↓ Product Grouping & Scope Finalisation ↓ Product Drawing Preparation ↓ Raw Material Verification ↓ Sample Preparation – 15 Cans ↓ Laboratory Testing ↓ Air Pressure & Vacuum Testing ↓ Seam & Welding Testing ↓ Migration Testing ↓ Test Report Review ↓ BIS Application ↓ Application Scrutiny ↓ Factory Assessment ↓ Observation Closure ↓ BIS Licence Grant ↓ Standard Mark on Approved Packaging

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is IS 18427:2024?

IS 18427:2024 is the Indian Standard for Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans for Foods and Beverages.

2. Is BIS certification mandatory for Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans?

Yes. IS 18427:2024 is included in the current compulsory BIS framework under the Cookware, Utensils and Cans for Foods and Beverages category.

3. Which BIS scheme applies?

Certification is operated under Scheme-I of the BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018.

4. What is the BIS sample size?

The current Product Manual specifies 15 pieces.

5. What types of cans are covered?

The Product Manual identifies seven design configurations: RLT, POE, NEO, EOE, one-end single necked-in, both-side single necked-in, and top-side double necked-in with bottom-side single necked-in.

6. What does RLT mean?

RLT refers to a Ring, Lid & Tagger seamed-can configuration.

7. What does POE mean?

POE means Peel Off End.

8. What does NEO mean?

NEO means Non-Easy Open End.

9. What does EOE mean?

EOE means Easy Open End.

10. Are thermally processed and non-thermally processed cans treated separately?

Yes. The Product Manual groups the cans according to Thermally Processed Food Products / Non-Thermally Processed Food Products.

11. What parameters determine the licence scope?

Important parameters include design type, type of food packed, nominal diameter and nominal capacity.

12. What are the nominal diameter and capacity requirements?

Nominal diameter is determined according to Table 5, while nominal capacity is determined according to Table 6 of the standard.

13. Is product grouping available?

Yes. The Product Manual provides detailed grouping guidance in Annex A.

14. Can one sample cover different diameters and capacities?

The Product Manual provides relaxation allowing samples representing the minimum and maximum largest nominal diameter and capacity to cover other diameter/capacity variants for a particular type, provided the manufacturer has complete manufacturing and testing facilities.

15. Does the manufacturer need to submit product drawings?

Yes. Drawings of each type intended for the licence must be submitted with specified technical information.

16. What raw materials are controlled?

Important raw materials include tinplate, lacquers, decorative coatings, inks, lining compounds, can-end sealants, side-stripe systems, EOE aluminium alloys, aluminium taggers, POE aluminium foil and surface lubricants/rust-prevention oils.

17. What tests are required for the can?

Important tests include diameter, capacity, air pressure, vacuum, lining-compound weight, moisture retention, side-seam quality, seam specification and applicable migration tests.

18. Is air-pressure testing required?

Yes. It is identified as an R-type routine test with one sample recommended from each control unit.

19. Is vacuum testing required?

Yes. The Product Manual identifies vacuum testing as an R-type test with one sample recommended from each control unit.

20. How is welded side-seam quality checked?

The Product Manual identifies both Ball Test and Cone Test for welded side-seam quality.

21. Is seam measurement required?

Yes. Seam specification is checked using a Can Seam Micrometer or Digital Seam Overlap Monitor.

22. Are migration tests required?

Yes. The Product Manual identifies both Overall Migration Limit and Specific Migration Limit tests under Clause 8.3.

23. How frequently are migration tests performed under the recommended inspection scheme?

The Product Manual recommends one sample once every three months for both overall and specific migration tests.

24. Which standard is referenced for migration-test methods?

The Product Manual identifies food simulants from Simulant A to Simulant E and methods I to V with reference to IS 9845.

25. What is the control unit?

The recommended control unit is cans of the same design/food type with the same nominal diameter and capacity manufactured in a day under similar conditions from the same raw-material consignment.

26. Is in-house testing mandatory for MSMEs?

The Product Manual states that maintaining an in-house laboratory/testing facility is optional for MSME manufacturers.

27. Can MSMEs use external testing facilities?

Yes. MSMEs may use common cluster facilities, shared facilities, BIS-recognized/empanelled laboratories or appropriately NABL-accredited laboratories according to the Product Manual.

28. What is required for large-scale manufacturers?

Large-scale manufacturers, including foreign manufacturers, are expected to maintain suitably equipped and staffed in-house laboratory facilities for applicable routine tests and implement calibration plans, subject to the facility-sharing provisions.

29. What is required on the packaging?

The Standard Mark must be marked legibly and indelibly on the packaging of conforming cans covered by the BIS licence.

30. What additional information must be marked?

The packaging/label must include the specified BIS certification-details statement and Batch No./Control Unit No. and Date/Month of Manufacturing.

31. What is the current laboratory testing cost?

Current BIS LIMS listings show different charges depending on laboratory and scope, including examples of ₹34,500, ₹60,000 and ₹15,000 excluding taxes at different current entries.

32. Is the laboratory fee the complete BIS certification cost?

No. BIS application fees, factory assessment, equipment, calibration, documentation, retesting and consultancy expenses may be additional.

33. How long does testing take?

The Product Manual states that all tests except the Overall Migration Limit and Specific Migration Limit tests can potentially be completed in one day under the applicable conditions.

34. Is factory inspection required?

Manufacturers seeking BIS certification should be prepared for assessment of the manufacturing facility, testing arrangements, quality controls and records under Scheme-I.

35. Can Qualitance India help with IS 18427:2024 certification?

Yes. Qualitance India provides product assessment, grouping, documentation, sample preparation, laboratory testing coordination, BIS application assistance, factory inspection preparation and Quality Assurance Plan support.

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BIS Certification for Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans – IS 18427:2024

Manufacturing metal cans for food and beverage packaging?

IS 18427:2024 covers Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans for Foods and Beverages and includes requirements for:

✔ RLT, POE, NEO and EOE can designs ✔ Necked-in can configurations ✔ Thermally and non-thermally processed food applications ✔ Tinplate and coating controls ✔ Side-seam and welding requirements ✔ Air-pressure testing ✔ Vacuum testing ✔ Seam inspection ✔ Overall migration testing ✔ Specific migration testing ✔ Product grouping ✔ BIS Standard Marking

The current BIS Product Manual specifies 15 cans as the sample quantity and requires detailed product drawings and scope information.

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Conclusion

Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans for Foods and Beverages are an important category of food-packaging products covered by IS 18427:2024. The current BIS Product Manual PM/IS 18427 dated 2 May 2025 provides certification guidance under Scheme-I and identifies the applicable product scope, raw-material requirements, sampling, grouping, testing, Quality Assurance Plan and marking provisions.

The current Product Manual specifies 15 pieces as the sample quantity and establishes licence scope according to can design, type of food packed, nominal diameter and nominal capacity. The recognized design categories include RLT, POE, NEO, EOE and the specified necked-in constructions.

Product grouping is a particularly important part of the certification process. For Grant of Licence or Change in Scope, samples of each relevant design and food-processing type are considered, while the Product Manual provides a relaxation allowing representative minimum and maximum largest nominal diameter and capacity samples to cover other sizes and capacities where the manufacturer has the required manufacturing and testing facilities.

The raw-material control framework is also comprehensive. It includes tinplate, lacquers and decorative coatings, inks, lining compounds and can-end sealants, side-stripe systems, aluminium alloys for EOE, aluminium taggers, aluminium foil for POE and surface lubrication/rust-prevention oils.

Testing covers key dimensional and performance characteristics such as diameter, capacity, air pressure, vacuum, lining-compound weight, moisture retention, welded side-seam quality, ball test, cone test and seam specification. For food-contact applications, the Product Manual also includes Overall Migration Limit and Specific Migration Limit testing with applicable food simulants and methods referenced through IS 9845.

The Product Manual defines a control unit using the same design, food-processing category, nominal diameter and nominal capacity, manufactured in a day under similar conditions from the same raw-material consignment. Manufacturers are expected to implement a Quality Assurance Plan, maintain test records and establish appropriate in-process controls.

For laboratory arrangements, the Product Manual allows subcontracting of specified tests to BIS-recognized/empanelled laboratories or appropriately accredited laboratories. MSME manufacturers have additional flexibility to use common cluster facilities, shared facilities and recognized/accredited laboratories instead of maintaining a complete in-house testing laboratory.

Marking is another important requirement. The Standard Mark must be applied legibly and indelibly to the packaging of conforming cans covered by the licence. The packaging must also carry the required BIS certification-details statement and Batch/Control Unit Number and Date/Month of Manufacturing.

The regulatory framework has also evolved. IS 18427:2024 was included in the Cookware, Utensils and Cans for Foods and Beverages (Quality Control) Order, 2025, which BIS reported as effective from 1 October 2025, and the subsequent 2026 QCO continues to cover IS 18427:2024 and requires the Standard Mark under a BIS licence.

Current BIS LIMS records show that laboratory testing costs vary by laboratory and scope. Current examples include ₹34,500, ₹60,000 and ₹15,000 excluding taxes at different listed laboratories. These figures are laboratory charges only and should not be treated as the complete BIS certification cost.

For manufacturers, successful certification depends on careful planning of the can design, food-processing category, diameter, capacity, raw materials, coatings, end configuration, welding, necking, flanging, beading, double seaming, pressure testing, vacuum testing, migration testing, product drawings, Quality Assurance Plan, testing facilities and product marking.

Qualitance India provides end-to-end BIS Certification Consultancy for Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans for Foods and Beverages as per IS 18427:2024, including product assessment, licence-scope planning, grouping guidance, documentation, sample preparation, laboratory testing coordination, BIS application support, factory inspection preparation and Quality Assurance Plan assistance.

For BIS Certification and ISI Mark Consultancy for Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans, contact Qualitance India today.

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