The industries using bromine include pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, flame retardant production, water treatment, energy storage, and other chemical industries. Therefore, it is important for these industries to get BIS certification for bromine as per IS 2142:2023, since it will help them prove consistency in terms of quality and safety of the product. This certification is important considering the fact that bromine is an extremely reactive and corrosive material which requires compliance to ensure proper working and safe use by customers.
IS 2142:2023 provides requirements on the amount of bromine content, chlorine content, iodine content, sulphates, non-volatile matter, packaging, marking and safety information. This means that manufacturers will have to ensure that their products meet the Indian standard of bromine to market the product in India.
This is the Indian Standard for Bromine intended for industrial and commercial applications. It specifies the requirements, quality parameters, sampling methods, and testing procedures to ensure the purity, consistency, and safe use of bromine across various industries. As per the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards), Bromine is:
BIS certification under IS 2142:2023 is required for businesses involved in manufacturing, importing, or supplying Bromine in India.
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For obtaining quality and chemically pure Bromine for use in all industrial purposes including the manufacture of medicines, chemicals and other processes, the Bureau of Indian Standards has laid down the minimum standards as per IS 2142:2023. The certification ensures that manufacturers strictly adhere to standards for purity, chemical composition and related parameters. The BIS test specifications and quality criteria for Bromine under the Indian Standard are given below:
The BIS certification process ensures Bromine meets the IS 2142:2023 requirement for purity, handling safety and chemical composition. The steps for BIS approval are mentioned below:
The Foreign manufacturers must designate an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) in India. The representative is the local point of contact for the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and manages all compliance and regulatory requirements in India.
Once the approval from the BIS is received, the ISI mark for Bromine shall be correctly marked on packaging or documentation for traceability purposes. This marking shall have important information such as the name of the manufacturer along with the license number of CM/L. Other important requirements regarding marking are as follows:
Note: Marking is typically applied using durable stamping, tagging, or permanent printing to ensure clear identification during handling, storage, and transportation, as per BIS marking requirements.
The BIS certification cost for Bromine includes application fees, laboratory testing charges, inspection expenses, licensing fees, and marking costs. All charges are applicable as per BIS Scheme-I regulations.
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Bromine plays an important role in many industries where it affects the quality and safety of other goods and chemicals. With the help of IS 2142:2023, it will be possible for manufacturers to adopt certain standards regarding the purity of bromine, its impurities, accurate tests, and packing standards of the formulation of the chemical. It will help companies achieve better client trust while assuring them of the quality of the chemical.
BIS Certification of Bromine according to IS 2142:2023 would provide businesses with an opportunity to adhere to regulatory norms and gain credibility in the market. Companies that need assistance for preparing documents, laboratory analysis, application submissions, assessment of compliance, or obtaining certification can contact EVTL India.