ISI / BIS Certification for Carbon steel cast billet ingots, billets, blooms and slabs for re-rolling into structural steel (ordinary quality)-Specification

Semi-finished steel products such as carbon steel cast billet ingots, billets, blooms, and slabs are utilized as raw materials in a variety of sectors, especially in the production of structural steel, building materials, and other industrial uses. These steel shapes, which are semi-finished, are essential links in the steel manufacturing chain. In rolling mills and other facilities, they undergo additional processing to yield final steel products that are customized for particular uses.

Re-rolled structural steel is made from carbon steel cast billet ingots, billets, blooms, and slabs, which are necessary raw materials. Following processing, these semi-finished steel products can be further shaped, cut, and welded to produce a variety of structural steel components, such as angles, beams, columns, and channels. Their strength, ductility, and formability, among other qualities, make them appropriate for maintaining the structural integrity of infrastructure, buildings, and bridges. These semi-finished steel products are further processed into parts and components that need the strength and adaptability of carbon steel in the shipbuilding, automotive, and industrial sectors.

When creating carbon steel cast billet ingots, billets, blooms, and slabs for rerolling into structural steel, steel makers are required to comply with a comprehensive set of norms and criteria outlined in the specifications. It contributes to the safety and dependability of buildings constructed with these steel products by guaranteeing that the materials fulfill the essential quality and performance criteria for structural applications. 

The obligatory ISI Certification Scheme under IS standard IS 2831: 2012 now covers all carbon steel cast billet ingots, billets, blooms, and slabs for re-rolling into structural steel (ordinary grade) standards.

Without the ISI Mark, this product cannot be marketed, imported, or exported into the Indian consumer market.

About ISI / BIS Certification

Indian Standards Institute, or ISI was renamed the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in 1987. The official mark that the Bureau of Indian Standards provides for manufacturers of various goods is the ISI Mark. It is used to indicate compliance with Indian standards (IS) set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and has been used as a conformity marking for industrial products. Manufacturers received permission from BIS to use the ISI Mark on items that comply with relevant Indian requirements through the product certification program. 

Only manufacturers (domestic or foreign) who produce the finished product will be awarded ISI Certification. This will not be given to any product importers, traders, dealers, or distributors.

Documents Required for ISI / BIS Certification

The following documentation is required to get an ISI certification:

• Main Application Form V
• Address Proof of Manufacturing Unit
• Details of Manufacturing Process
• Test Report of products

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Process of ISI / BIS Certification

There are two approaches for Indian manufacturers to become certified with the ISI Mark:

• Regular Procedure
• Simplified Procedure 

Regular Procedure

With the possible exception of cases deemed "All India first," which might take up to 180 days, the licensing procedure is expected to be finished in 120 days. This timeline starts on the day the application is received, assuming that at different points in time the documentation, unit assessment, and product conformance are all deemed acceptable.

Step 1: Manufacturing Unit Customization in Compliance with Applicable Indian Standards

• Identifying the applicable Indian Standard
• Establishing in-house testing facilities as per the Standard's requirements

Step 2: Submission of the Application Form

• Preparing an Internal Test Report for the product by the relevant Indian Standard
• Compiling all necessary documents
• Completing the Online Application Form
• Online payment of application fees directly to BIS
• Submitting hard copies of the Application Form with all enclosures to the relevant Branch Office (BO) of BIS

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Simplified Procedure

This is a much faster process than the standard procedure. After a factory inspection is deemed satisfactory and the initial evaluation establishes that the sample complies with the applicable Indian Standard(s), the license application process is expected to be finished in 30 days.

Step 1: Adapting the Manufacturing Unit to Comply with the Relevant Indian Standard

• Identifying the applicable Indian Standard
• Establishing in-house testing facilities to meet the Standard's requirements

Step 2: Sample Testing

• Obtaining the necessary certificate for raw materials (Material Test Certificate - MTC)
• Conducting product sample testing at a BIS-recognized testing laboratory

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ISI Mark Certification Process for Foreign Manufacturers

The process of obtaining ISI Mark Certification for Foreign Manufacturers typically includes the following steps:

Step 1: Application

• Compile all the required documents.
• Submit the documents along with the Application Fee.
• An Application Number will be allotted.
• Scrutiny of the Application will be conducted within a specified time frame.​

Step 2: Query Raised (If Any)

• If any documents are missing or there is non-compliance, you will be informed.
• You need to submit a reply within the given timeframe.

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