BIS Certification for Fire-Resistant Brattice Cloth IS 4355

BIS Certification for Fire-Resistant Brattice Cloth (IS 4355) is made to meet the Indian standard of fire resistance, tensile strength, air permeability and overall performance. The BIS License for Fire-Resistant Brattice Cloth identifies the fact that the product is safe and good and can also be used in mines typical of hazardous mining conditions. 

An introduction to ISI Mark Certification

The quality assurance scheme by the BIS is known as ISI Mark Certification, which is used to verify that products meet the corresponding Indian Standard. ISI Certification for Fire-resistant Brattice cloth was tested in the BIS-approved laboratories and fulfilled the required safety and performance requirements.

Consistency of manufacturing is also evident in the ISI Mark since the BIS periodically inspects the factories and also conducts surveillance on the product. The mining regulatory bodies, industry buyers, and other people across India generally accept the products containing the ISI Mark of Fire-Resistant Brattice Cloth products.

Advantages of ISI Mark on products

BIS Certification for Fire-Resistant Brattice Cloth has some major advantages:

1. Quality Assurance : The BIS registration of Brattice Cloth has ensured that the necessary parameters important in Brattice Cloth, including flame resistance, air permeability, tensile strength and material composition, are observed.
2. Legal Authorization : The BIS Quality Control Order (QCO) renders it unlawful that fire-resistant brattice cloth is produced, imported or sold in India without legitimate BIS certification.
3. Industry Acceptance : The organizations engaged in mining and the industrial operators prefer using ISI-certified fire-resistant cloth brattice because they are guaranteed safety and adherence to the regulatory requirements.
4. Business Competitiveness : ISI Certification for Brattice Cloth helps in increasing eligibility in government procurement, PSU contracts and large scale mining and infrastructure projects.
5. Occupational Safety : One of the benefits of BIS standards is the minimization of fire hazards and assurance of safe functioning of brattice cloth under dangerous and emergency working conditions. 

What does IS 4355 cover?

The Indian Standard specifying the quality and safety requirements of a fire-resistant brattice cloth to be used in mines and industrial ventilation systems is called IS 4355. The standard outlines the basic features that should be used to guarantee successful airflow management and resistance to fire spread.

The parameters that are addressed by the IS 4355 are flame resistance, tensile strength, permeability, thickness, durability, and environmental stress resistance. India IS 4355 is required to achieve BIS certification and use the ISI mark on fire-resistant brattice cloth products. 

Detailed list of documents for BIS Registration 

The following documents are necessary for Domestic Manufacturers:

1. List of raw material
2. Layout plan of the factory premises
3. List of testing equipment as per the Indian standard
4. Quality Control (QC) Personnel Details (Education degree and Aadhaar card)
5. GST
6. Authorized Person Aadhar & Pan Card
7. MSME
8. Electricity Bill
9. Email Address & Permanent Contact Number
10. Office Address
11. Factory Address
12. Copy of Partnership Deed / MOA (for Private Limited Co.)
13. Premises document / Rent Agreement
14. List of Manufacturing Machinery  

The following documents are necessary for Foreign Manufacturers:

1. Checklist for Application
2. Copy of Swift Remittance
3. Duly Filled Application Form
4. Copy of Business License
5. List of Machinery
6. List of Raw Material
7. Test certificate of Raw Material
8. List of Testing Equipment
9. Calibration certificate of Test Equipment
10. Process Flowchart
11. Layout Plan
12. Location Plan (Route Map)
13. Details of Technical Personnel
14. Qualification of QC
15. Copy of Certification of Product and/ System
16. Factory Test Report  
17. Agreement with AIR
18. Aadhar Card of AIR
19. AIR Nomination Form
20. Educational Degree of AIR
21. Undertakings
22. Scope of License

Stepwise procedure to obtain for BIS mark approval 

There are two key procedures to get your BIS license: Simplified and Normal.

Simplified Procedure

The steps involved in the simplified procedure are:

1. Document Collection : All the necessary KYC and technical documents are collected in order to start the BIS application without problems.
2. BIS Portal Registration : The license application is processed by the manufacturer being registered on the official portal of BIS.
3. Pre-Testing of Samples : Before submission, product samples are tested in a BIS authorized laboratory.
4. In-House Lab Requirement : Depending on the product, an internal laboratory facility might be necessary according to the BIS requirements.
5. BIS Review & Clarifications : BIS examines the submissions of documents and test reports and may request clarification.
6. BIS Audit at Factory : The audit of the product samples carried out by the BIS inspectors is done at the factory    . 
7. Timely Audit Completion : The audit, inspection and sample collection are conducted within 17 days of the application submission along with the EVTL India engineer.
8. EVTL India Engineer- Factory Inspection : The BIS auditor and an engineer at EVTL India undertake a proper inspection at the factory.
9. Independent Collection of Samples : The BIS auditor draws samples to be tested by the post-audit.
10. Sample Testing at BIS Lab : BIS sealed samples are sent to BIS laboratories, and the BIS department pays the price of testing.
11. Grant of BIS License : Upon satisfactory document inspection, testing and audit, ISI license is issued. 

Normal Procedure

The steps involved in the normal procedure are:

1. Submit Documents : Firstly, it is required to submit all the KYC and technical documentation to start the BIS application.
2.  Plan In-House Laboratory and Technical Proposal : Prepare an internal lab in case necessary and prepare all technical documentation.
3. Ready Factory Test Report (FTR) : Carry out in-house tests and document the FTR to demonstrate that the product is to the standards.
4. Submit Application & Fees : Includes your BIS application and the amount of fees necessary by the government.
5. BIS Audit : An audit of documents and processes at a BIS takes place within 3 weeks.
6. EVTL India Engineer Factory Inspection : BIS auditor inspects the factory with an EVTL India engineer to make sure that everything is in order. 
7. Sample Collection & Sealing : The BIS auditor picks samples randomly, puts them into a sealed sample and forward the sample to a BIS authorized lab to be tested.
8. License Approval : After the lab tests of the sample are passed-on, BIS issues the ISI license, and your product is certified and market-ready. 

Complete Timeline for BIS Licensing process

According to IS 4355, a BIS license for Fire-Resistant Brattice Cloth is expected to take:

For Simplified Procedure (Indian manufacturers)

Average 40-45 days

For Normal procedure  

• For Indian Manufacturers : 50-60 days
• For International Manufacturers : Approximately 180 days  

Why choose EVTL India?

EVTL India is one of the major BIS Consultant for Fire-Resistant Brattice Cloth and this will offer full support on BIS Certification and BIS Registration according to IS 4355. Our team deals with full compliance, from documentation and BIS portal registration to product testing and preparation of factory audits.

EVTL India handles both the local and international manufacturers during the BIS licensing process. Having the broad experience of regulatory approvals, EVTL India assists manufacturers to achieve the compliance with the required quality in a highly efficient way and obtain the licenses within the shortest possible time and prevent the pointless delays. 

Conclusion

To meet their requirements, manufacturers and importers are required to make sure that the fire-resistant brattice cloth which they sell or utilize in India is certified in respect to IS 4355. BIS Certification ensures the safety of the products, complies with regulatory standards and has a higher acceptance in the mining and industries market.

Partnering with the professional direction of EVTL India, businesses will be able to sail through the process of BIS certification, shorten the approval time, and be able to supply pleasingly fire-resistant brattice cloth around the length of India.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Does India require fire-resistant brattice cloth to be BIS Certified?

Yes, Fire-Resistant Brattice Cloth under IS 4355, which is obligatory in terms of BIS Certification. 

2. Who is eligible to apply for BIS Registration for brattice cloth?

Indian manufacturers are free to apply directly, and foreign manufacturers are required to appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR).

3. Does ISI marking become compulsory post certification?

Yes, ISI marking on fire-resistance brattice cloth is obligatory according to the IS 4355 requirements.

4. What are the tests carried out under IS 4355?

The tests involve flame resistance, tensile strength, permeability, thickness, and durability tests. 

5.Do foreign manufacturer get a BIS License for brattice cloth?

No, foreign manufacturers may use a BIS Agent or Authorized Indian Representative.