Foot Sprayers are manually operated agricultural spraying machines which are commonly used in pest management, crop protection, weed management and feeding of crops. They are commonly used in farming because they can be moved easily, their operations are easy, and they are applicable in small and medium size land.
BIS Certification for Foot Sprayers IS 3652, is the set of requirements regarding construction, performance, safety and durability. BIS licensing puts the foot sprayers in a position to provide consistent spray production, perform under pressure efficiently and be safe in the long term agricultural application.
ISI Mark Certification for Indian Standards
The ISI Mark, which is a certification that is awarded by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), marks conformity to Indian Standards. In the case of Foot Sprayers, ISI marking in accordance with IS 3652 establishes the fact that the product has been subjected to laboratory testing, factory inspection and constant monitoring.
Foot sprayers of ISI-mark are favored in government agricultural plans, cooperative supply plans, and institutional acquisition, since they guarantee quality, safety, and consistency in performance.
Regulatory benefits of ISI Mark Compliance
The ISI Mark Certification for Foot Sprayers has various regulatory benefits mentioned as follows:
- Operation Safety : Provides safe operation during the handling of pressure and leak-proof operation when spraying.
- Performance Consistency : Ensures that there is a consistent discharge rate and spray pattern.
- Regulatory Compliance : Allows production and sale by BIS notified standards.
- Market Acceptance : Farmers, agro-input suppliers and government procurement agencies prefer it.
- Brand Credibility : Enhances reputation of manufacturer and confidence of buyer.
What Are The Key Specifications of IS 3652?
IS 3652 gives standards of construction material, pressure resistance, and mechanical strength of foot sprayers. The standard requires homogeneous spray output, discharge rate and consistency in spray pattern.
Safety measures involve joints that are leakproof, a stable pressure under the condition of constant use, and stability. It also stipulates the performance testing, marking and label requirement to provide product traceability.
BIS Registration Documentation Checklist
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 |
Steps For Manufacturers To Obtain BIS Certification
There are two key procedures to get your BIS license: Simplified and Normal.
Simplified Procedure
The steps involved in the simplified procedure are:
- Document Collection : All the necessary KYC and technical documents are collected in order to start the BIS application without problems.
- BIS Portal Registration : The license application is processed by the manufacturer being registered on the official portal of BIS.
- Pre-Testing of Samples : Before submission, product samples are tested in a BIS authorized laboratory.
- In-House Lab Requirement : Depending on the product, an internal laboratory facility might be necessary according to the BIS requirements.
- BIS Review & Clarifications : BIS examines the submissions of documents and test reports and may request clarification.
- BIS Audit at Factory : The audit of the product samples carried out by the BIS inspectors is done at the factory.
- Timely Audit Completion : The audit, inspection and sample collection are conducted within 17 days of the application submission along with the EVTL India engineer.
- EVTL India Engineer- Factory Inspection : The BIS auditor and an engineer at EVTL India undertake a proper inspection at the factory.
- Independent Collection of Samples : The BIS auditor draws samples to be tested by the post-audit.
- Sample Testing at BIS Lab : BIS sealed samples are sent to BIS laboratories, and the BIS department pays the price of testing.
- 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:
- Submit Documents : Firstly, it is required to submit all the KYC and technical documentation to start the BIS application.
- Plan In-House Laboratory and Technical Proposal : Prepare an internal lab in case necessary and prepare all technical documentation.
- Ready Factory Test Report (FTR) : Carry out in-house tests and document the FTR to demonstrate that the product is to the standards.
- Submit Application & Fees : Includes your BIS application and the amount of fees necessary by the government.
- BIS Audit : An audit of documents and processes at a BIS takes place within 3 weeks.
- EVTL India Engineer Factory Inspection : BIS auditor inspects the factory with an EVTL India engineer to make sure that everything is in order.
- 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.
- 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.
Expected Timeframe For BIS Licensing Approval
According to IS 3652, a BIS license for Foot Sprayers 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 EVTL India Delivers Better Results?
EVTL India is a top consultant in the BIS that provides full certification of the foot sprays under the IS 3652. Their group takes care of documentation, filing in the BIS portal, and liaising with BIS tested laboratories.
EVTL India offers technical advice in order to guarantee factory preparedness and audit compliance. They also have regulatory experience that assists manufacturers to obtain quicker approvals with lower compliance risks.
Conclusion
BIS Registration for Foot Sprayers in accordance with IS 3652 is what manufacturers of foot sprayers need in order to be safe, durable, and reliable in their performance when used in agricultural works. Certification improves credibility of products and their acceptance in the government and institutional market.
Through the skilled assistance of EVTL India, manufacturers have an easy time obtaining the BIS licensing and can easily deliver ISI-marked foot sprayers throughout India.
