ISI / BIS Certification for Wooden flush door shutters (cellular and hollow core type) – Plywood face panels

Within both residential and commercial construction, plywood face panels are a frequent feature of wooden flush door shutters with hollow and cellular core types. These doors combine price, strength, and style in just the right amounts. These doors' main characteristic is its core construction, which can be hollow or cellular (honeycomb), with plywood facing panels.

A summary of these door styles is provided below:

Cellular Core Wooden Flush Door Shutters: A structure resembling a honeycomb composed of lightweight materials such as corrugated cardboard makes up the cellular core. Cellular core doors are reasonably priced and lightweight. They are appropriate for interior applications since they have respectable soundproofing and insulation qualities.

Hollow Core Wooden Flush Door Shutters: Hollow core doors include a hollow or empty area inside the door frame, which is usually covered in face panels made of plywood. Doors with hollow cores are affordable and lightweight. They may be used indoors, albeit they are not as soundproof as solid core doors.

For producers in the woodworking and construction sectors, the IS Standard IS 2191 (Part 1):2022 for hardwood flush door shutters (cellular and hollow core type) with plywood face panels is crucial. Ensuring manufacturers create wooden flush door shutters that fulfill strict quality requirements is ensured by compliance with IS 2191 (Part 1):2022. This standard provides precise specifications for components, workmanship, and functionality, which helps to produce door shutters that are long-lasting and of the highest caliber.

Note: The obligatory ISI Mark Certification must be obtained by manufacturers of plywood face panels flush door shutters (cellular and hollow core types).

Manufacturers of plywood face panels and cellular and hollow core hardwood flush door shutters are required by law to get ISI Certification, highlighting the vital significance of quality and compliance in the building and construction materials industry. Wooden flush door shutters must adhere to strict safety regulations and technical requirements in order to guarantee its structural soundness, longevity, and functionality. In the end, ISI Certification contributes to the safety and functioning of doors in a variety of applications by ensuring that these door shutters meet the required standards, safety laws, and quality requirements.

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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