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- Regulatory Authority: The certification of the BIS is carried out by the ‘Bureau of Indian Standards’, which helps to provide a legal means of manufacturing as well as marketing Phosphorous Oxychlorides within India.
- Standard Compliance:The standard concerning the chemical composition of Phosphorous Oxychloride is IS 11657:2020.
- Mandatory Testing: The samples of the product are required to be tested in the labs recognized by the BIS in order to check how far the samples meet the required chemical and safety standards.
- Factory Inspection:BIS carries out a factory inspection regarding the production capacity, quality control measures, and precautions adopted by the manufacturer.
- Quality Assurance: When certified, the manufacturers have to ensure that there is consistency throughout the process of surveillance, tests, and proper utilization of the ‘ISI’ mark.
Introduction
BIS Certification of Phosphorus Oxychloride as per IS 11657:2020 is a compulsory requirement in the Indian industry to ensure that the chemical is of specified safety, purity, and performance standards. This certification is provided by the Bureau of Indian Standards to those manufacturers who produce Phosphorus Oxychloride to be used in industry, pharmaceutical, as well as chemical purposes. The requirements specified in this Indian Standard lay down certain stringent parameters in terms of composition, impurities, testing, packaging, and labeling to protect the end user as well as the environment. Compliance to such requirements assure that the product is being manufactured in a controlled environment of quality and is approved for sale in the Indian market.
What is IS 11657:2020?
IS 11657:2020 is the Indian Standard that is published by the Bureau of Indian Standards, which defines the quality, purity, and standards of safety for the usage of Phosphorous Oxychloride in India.The standard has specified conditions of chemical composition, allowable limits of impurities, and test methods to be followed in order to obtain specific quality of the product. The standard has specified conditions of packaging, marking, and labeling to ensure proper handling, packing, and transporting of the chemical, hence safe for handling. The IS 11657:2020 standard covers the conditions of supply of Phosphorous Oxychloride to meet the expectations of the regulatory requirement, as well as its intended application.
Key Points:
- Issuing Authority: The IS 11657:2020 standard to control the quality of Phosphorous oxychloride in India is issued by “Bureau of Indian Standards”.
- Standard Range: This refers to the purity, chemical constituents, and allowed impurities of phosphorus oxychloride.
- Testing Methods:The standards describe test procedures that must be employed in ensuring that there is compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Packaging and Marking: It enables proper packaging, Labeling, and Marking, in an attempt to ensure safety from Falling of the article or Tracing.
- ‘Regulatory Compliance: IS 11657:2020 is mandatory for BIS certification and, in fact, for the legal manufacture and sale of the product in India.’
Why is BIS Certification Mandatory
BIS Certification is a requirement for making sure that the product, when it is introduced into the Indian market, meets the laid-down standards for quality, safety, and performance. BIS Certification is enforced by the BIS to avoid endangering the health and safety of the people, as well as to avoid the circulation of sub-standard and dangerous merchandise. BIS Certification is also a guarantee that the product had been checked in authorized testing labs and that it is manufactured using a regulated quality system. BIS Certification also enhances standardization of product quality, and it is a requirement for the manufacturing, importation, and sale of BIS notified products in India.
Key Reasons:
- Compliance with Rules and Regulations: It often becomes mandatory to comply with rules and regulations because of the requirements of India, which are required as per the rules of the Bureau of Indian Standards.
- Quality Assurance:It is also responsible for ascertaining that the products meet specified standards of quality, purity, and performance. It is done to examine if there are problems
- Safety Protection:Thus, the forced certification process protects against the entry of the product into the market if it is not compatible with the standard or if it is unsafe.
- Consumer and Industry Trust: BIS certification is a catalyst to induce a feeling of assurance for the reliability of the product among the customers and the industries.
- “Market Authorization”: It is illegal in India to manufacture, import, and sell any product without obtaining BIS market authorization mandatorily.
Importance and Benefits of BIS Certification
| Importance | Benefits |
| Regulatory Compliance: This is ensured through BIS certification, which is a guarantee of compliance with the legal obligations identified and spelt out by the Bureau of Indian Standards regarding notified products. | Legal Market Access: The drugs have already received clearance to be manufactured, imported, and marketed within the Indian market. |
| Quality Standardization:This ensures in many ways that there is a set of standards to most products manufactured or supplied within India. | Elevated Credibility: The presence of BIS marking has increased business credibility and customer/business relationships. |
| Safety Assurance: It reduces the risk to health and the environment, as well as industry, due to the fact that highly rigorous standards of safety are covered. | Competitive Advantage: “Certification is in fact the ‘seal of approval’ which distinguished ‘compliant products’ |
| Control at the Market: This allows for the assurance that the Indian market is free of commodities of poor quality, counterfeit, and injurious. | Minimized Risks of Liability: A company that ensures compliance with FDA guidelines can minimize risks and liabilities posed by recalls and fines. |
| Consumer Protection: BIS certification serves as an assurance given by the consumers/ end-users regarding the quality of a certified product. | Business Expansion BIS-certified products have an excellent chance of getting government contracts and large-scale industrial projects. |
Step-by-Step Process of BIS Certification
Step1:Documentation
- Collect required technical documents
- Prepare product specifications
- Gather company registration details
- Ensure documents follow BIS format
Step2:Product Testing
- Send samples to a BIS-approved lab
- Conduct safety and quality tests
- Receive test reports
- Confirm compliance with BIS standards
Step3:Application Submission
- Fill out the BIS application form
- Upload all required documents
- Attach valid test reports
- Pay the necessary BIS fees
Step4:Scrutiny and Inspection
- BIS reviews submitted documents
- Authority verifies test results
- Factory/product inspection may occur
- Clarifications requested if needed
Step5:Grant of License
- BIS approves the application
- License number is issued
- Product can carry BIS mark
- Renewal required before expiry
Documents Required for BIS Certification
| Category | Documents Required |
| Business Documents | Business license/registration, ISO certificate, organizational details |
| Manufacturer Details | Factory layout, process flow chart, machinery list, production details |
| Product Documents | Product specifications, component list, user manual, model details |
| Testing Documents | Test report from BIS-recognized lab, sample details, test request form |
| Legal & Compliance | Authorization letter, brand ownership proof, trademark certificate (if any) |
| Import/Foreign Manufacturer (If applicable) | AIR (Authorized Indian Representative) details, contract agreement, overseas manufacturer documents |
Timelines, Costs, Validity & Renewal
- Timelines: Usually from 20 to 30 days, with only 7-15 days for the testing.
- Costs: The cost of the government and the test varies depending on the product. There can be some additional charges though.
- Validity: The validity period is 2 years in most situations.
- Renewal: The renewal is done before the expiration; there should be updated documents/tests; the renewal
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Conclusion
Engaging a professional consultancy for certification selection simplifies the compliance procedure. It ensures a smooth, correct, and efficient process. It helps to cope with the regulatory requirements and correspond with the required testing and approval on a smooth and efficient basis. It helps a business organization to cope with the compliance requirements on a systematic basis and thus overcome all the difficulties of reduction and concentrate on its normal functioning.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is BIS Certification for Phosphorous Oxychloride?
This is a mandatory approval for certification of the quality and safety standards as per IS 11657:2020.
BIS Certification in India is done by whom?
This certification is offered by the ‘Bureau of Indian Standards’.
Is BIS Certification required in Phosphorous Oxychloride?
“Yes, it is compulsory for legal manufacturing, importation, and sale in India.”
IS 11657:2020 states the following:
it includes requirements “concerning purity, constituents, limits of impurities, tests, packaging, and labeling.”
Where would the testing of the product be done?
The testing would be done only in BIS labs.”
Is Factory Inspection a requirement for Certification?
“Yes, BIS may carry out a factory inspection for quality control and production facilities."
How long does BIS Certification take?
The procedure takes between 20-30 days. This is dependent on the testing and verification of various documents.
How valid is the BIS Certification?
Generally, the license issued by the BIS is valid for a maximum of 2 years.
Can BIS Certification be renewed?
Yes, it needs to be renewed before its expiry with all updated documents and records of compliance.
What If BIS Certification Is Not Obtained?
Use, production, importation, and sale of the product are made illegal and liable to punishment.
