The main constituents of ferronickel are iron (Fe) and nickel (Ni). It is a bright metallic solid that is produced when serpentine minerals such as limonite, garnierite, or serpentine undergo carbothermic reduction. Ferronickel makes it easier to produce products with distinctive catalytic, magnetic, and electrical properties. It is often employed in several industrial processes, most notably in the fabrication of alloys containing nickel, such as stainless steel. Because of its adaptability and qualities, it is an essential material for a wide range of sectors. Its unique composition and attributes may be modified to suit the needs of many applications.
Ferronickel's standards are essential for managing its performance, quality, and applicability for a range of uses. It enables companies to satisfy their unique needs, cut expenses, guarantee compliance, and support safety and environmental regulations.
Ferronickel's requirements are all covered by the required ISI Certification Scheme, which is based on IS standard IS 4409: 1973.
The requirements for ferronickel used in the iron and steel industry are described in this standard. The ferronickel needs to follow the standard's seven defined grades.
Without the ISI Mark, this product cannot be marketed, imported, or exported into the Indian consumer market.
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.
The following documentation is required to get an ISI certification:
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There are two approaches for Indian manufacturers to become certified with the ISI Mark:
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
Step 2: Submission of the Application Form
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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
Step 2: Sample Testing
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The process of obtaining ISI Mark Certification for Foreign Manufacturers typically includes the following steps:
Step 1: Application
Step 2: Query Raised (If Any)
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