ISI / BIS Certification for Primary aluminium ingots for remelting for general engineering purpose

High-grade aluminum products made directly from bauxite ore through the primary aluminum manufacturing process are known as primary aluminum ingots for remelting, which are meant for broad engineering applications. Usually, foundries and manufacturers employ these ingots as raw materials to make a variety of aluminum products for different technical uses. With an average concentration of more than 99% aluminum, these ingots are renowned for their exceptional purity. They are made under carefully regulated circumstances to adhere to stringent quality requirements and contain very few contaminants. Primary aluminum ingots are highly pure, which guarantees superior mechanical qualities, resistance to corrosion, and other desired features in the finished goods created from them.

For producers in the aluminum sector, the IS Standard IS 2590:1987 for primary aluminum ingots for remelting for general engineering uses is very important. Primary aluminum ingots that adhere to this specification are guaranteed to fulfill strict quality standards. Aluminum produced by manufacturers who follow IS 2590:1987 is renowned for its purity, uniformity, and performance qualities. This standard guarantees that aluminum may be used in a variety of general engineering applications.

Note: The obligatory ISI Mark Certification must be obtained by producers of primary aluminum ingots for remelting intended for general engineering uses.

The ISI Certification is a crucial step in guaranteeing that these ingots meet strict safety requirements, technical standards, and quality standards. This helps to improve the dependability and efficiency of the systems and products that use melted primary aluminum ingots. It guarantees that the primary aluminum ingots used in processes and products, including general engineering applications, foundries, and the automotive industry, are of the highest quality, assuring the effectiveness and durability of their uses.

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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