Introduction Portable fire extinguishers are important safety equipment used for controlling and suppressing fires at an early stage. Because these products are directly related to fire safety, their construction, reliability, performance and safety need to meet defined requirements. IS 15683:2018 – Portable Fire Extinguishers – Performance and Construction – Specification specifies requirements relating to the […]
Introduction BIS Certification for Step Bolts for Steel Structures is an important compliance requirement for manufacturers whose products fall under the applicable BIS certification and Quality Control Order framework. IS 10238:2001 is the Indian Standard titled “Fasteners – Threaded Steel Fasteners – Step Bolts for Steel Structures – Specification.” BIS includes this standard under its […]
Introduction BIS Certification for Insulated Flask for Domestic Use is required under the applicable Indian Standard and Quality Control Order framework for products covered by IS 17790:2022. IS 17790:2022 is titled “Insulated Flask for Domestic Use — Specification.” BIS describes the standard as covering minimum requirements for domestic insulated stainless-steel flasks used for storing and […]
Introduction BIS Certification for Jute Bags for Packing 50 Kg Foodgrains is an important regulatory requirement for manufacturers dealing with jute bags covered under IS 12650:2018. The official BIS standard identifies IS 12650:2018 as “Textiles – Jute bags for packing 50 kg foodgrains – Specification (Third Revision)”. BIS’s product-specific information also lists this standard, while […]
Introduction A Hand-held Blender BIS Certification is an important compliance requirement for manufacturers of hand-held electric kitchen appliances covered under the applicable BIS requirements. The relevant standard is IS 302 (Part 2/Section 14), titled Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Part 2: Particular Requirements – Section 14: Electric Kitchen Machines. BIS’s Product Manual […]
Introduction Acetone BIS Certification is an important regulatory compliance requirement for manufacturers and suppliers dealing with Acetone covered under the applicable Indian Standard and Quality Control Order. IS 170:2004 specifies requirements for Acetone. BIS’s Product Manual for IS 170:2004 was prepared for certification under Scheme-I of the BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018. The manual specifies […]
Introduction BIS Certification for Butterfly Valves is an important compliance consideration for manufacturers whose butterfly valves fall under the applicable BIS certification requirements. IS 13095:1991 is titled “Butterfly Valves for General Purposes.” The standard covers double-flanged and wafer-type butterfly valves, including metal-seated and resilient-seated valves made from materials such as cast iron, ductile iron and […]
Introduction BIS Certification for PVC Sandal is an important regulatory requirement for manufacturers whose products fall within the applicable BIS/QCO framework. IS 6721:1972 is titled “Specification for PVC Sandal.” BIS’s current compulsory-certification listing includes IS 6721:1972 under the footwear certification framework. BIS has also issued clarification regarding the transition to IS 6721:2023 – Sandal and […]
Introduction BIS Certification for Flat Transparent Sheet Glass is a mandatory compliance requirement for covered products in India. The applicable Indian Standard is IS 2835:1987 – Specification for Flat Transparent Sheet Glass. BIS’s current compulsory-certification listing identifies IS 2835:1987 under the Flat Transparent Sheet Glass (Quality Control) Order, 2021. The standard specifies requirements and test […]
Introduction BIS Certification for Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Bare Foil for Food Packaging is a mandatory product-certification requirement for covered aluminium foil products under the applicable Indian regulatory framework. The relevant Indian Standard is IS 15392:2003 – Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Bare Foil for Food Packaging – Specification. BIS’s current compulsory-certification listing identifies IS 15392 […]
Introduction BIS Certification for Room Air Conditioners is an important regulatory compliance requirement for manufacturers of covered air-conditioning products in India. IS 1391 (Part 1):2017 was the Indian Standard for Room Air Conditioners – Specification, Part 1: Unitary Air Conditioners and was covered under the BIS compulsory certification framework for air conditioners. BIS’s product manual […]
Introduction BIS Certification for Caustic Soda as per IS 252:2013 is an important regulatory compliance requirement for manufacturers and suppliers of covered Caustic Soda products in India. IS 252:2013 – Caustic Soda — Specification prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and testing for Caustic Soda suitable for use in industries such as rayon, cosmetics, textiles, […]