ISI / BIS Certification for Steel Tubes, Tubulars and Other Wrought Steel Fittings Part 1-Steel Tubes

Steel tubes are hollow, cylindrical constructions that are mostly formed of steel, an iron and carbon-based metal alloy that is robust and long-lasting. These tubes are available in a variety of diameters, shapes, and grades to meet the needs of a broad range of commercial, industrial, and residential uses. 

A group of goods used in drilling, exploring, and manufacturing processes is referred to as tubulars. These items, which are usually shaped like tubes, are essential to the extraction of gas and oil. Similar to steel tubes, tubulars are utilized in industrial, plumbing, infrastructural, and building applications.

Components used for joining, modifying, or connecting steel tubes and tubulars are referred to as wrought steel fittings. These fittings come in the form of elbows, tees, reducers, couplings, flanges, and other parts that are intended to join steel pipes securely and impermeably. The oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical processing, water treatment, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), and other sectors depend heavily on these fittings.

Under IS standard IS 1239 (Part-1): 2014, all steel tubes, tubulars, and other wrought steel fittings that are part 1-steel tubes are required to be included in the ISI Certification Scheme. 

These kinds of standards are necessary to guarantee the dependability, safety, and quality of steel products across a range of sectors. They offer precise standards and instructions that producers, engineers, and consumers may adhere to while choosing, producing, and utilizing steel tubes for the purposes for which they are designed. Adherence to these standards promotes international trade and collaboration, guarantees product uniformity, and helps avoid mishaps. 

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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