The Product Certification Scheme of BIS aims at providing Third Party Guarantee of quality, safety and reliability of products to the ultimate customer. Presence of ISI certification mark known as Standard Mark on a product is an assurance of conformity to the specifications. The conformity is ensured by regular surveillance of the licensee’s performance by surprise inspections and testing of samples, drawn both from the market and factory.
Procedure For Grant of License For Domestic Manufacturers The applicant has the option to choose any of the following two procedures for grant of BIS license:
(i) Normal Procedure –
In the normal procedure, the applicant is required to submit the filled in application along with required documents and requisite fee to the nearest BIS branch office. Subsequently, after recording of the application, a preliminary factory evaluation is carried out by BIS officer to ascertain the capability of the applicant/manufacturer to produce goods according to the relevant Indian Standard and to verify the availability of complete testing facility and competent technical personnel.
Samples are tested in the factory and also drawn for independent testing. Grant of license is considered by BIS provided the samples pass during independent testing, preliminary evaluation is satisfactory and the applicant agrees to operate the defined Scheme of Testing & Inspection and pay the prescribed marking fee.
(ii) Simplified Procedure –
In the simplified procedure, applicant is required to furnish the test report(s) of the sample(s) got tested by him in the BIS approved laboratories, along with the application. If the test report(s) and other documents are found satisfactory, a verification visit is carried out by BIS. The license is granted thereafter if the verification report is found satisfactory. The applicant also has the option to get the documents and other details as specified in the application, certified by a Chartered Engineer and submit the same to BIS. The license then shall be granted after scrutiny of the documents and report submitted by Chartered Engineer. By this procedure the license is expected to be granted within 30 days of receipt of application by BIS, provided all required documents are furnished and found satisfactory.
ROHS
RoHS specifies maximum levels for the following six restricted materials:
- Cadmium (Cd): 100 ppm
- Mercury (Hg): 100 ppm
- Lead (Pb): 1000 ppm
- Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB): 1000 ppm
- Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE): 1000 ppm
- Hexavalent Chromium (CrVI): 1000 ppm
RoHS compliance testing can be carried out using portable RoHS analyzers known as x-ray fluorescence or XRF metal analyzers, such from Niton and Innov-X Systems..
Non Destructive RoHS screening (RFA method)
The screening provides indications as to whether and where hazardous substances may exist in the product according to RoHS. It is especially suited, for instance, to gaining a quick overview in goods receipt check or preliminaryinspections.
Using our custom tailored portable XRF spectrometer, inspection personnel from our company can simultaneously screen for all five restricted RoHS elements and chlorine (Cl) in a matter of few seconds. Using a Portable XRF, is a non-destructive, in-situ point-and-shoot screening method for PVC, PE, alloys, metals, solders, ceramics and packaging materials.
Chemical Analysis by ICP (Verification method)
RoHS testing is carried out using an initial screening test by XRF, then if high levels of restricted substances are found, further tests may be carried out using ICP, and wet chemistry. The Chemical Analysis department, provides all clients with accurate, precise results that report the total levels of RoHS elements and compounds and their product fully meet RoHS requirements.