Low Nickel Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheets and Strips are a special material used in the manufacturing of utensils and kitchen appliances. These materials are designed to ensure safe contact with food. They are produced with nickel and thus make them cost-effective. The SS strips are suitable for domestic and industrial kitchen applications.
The Bureau of Indian Standards has specified requirements under IS 15997:2012 to ensure the quality of metal sheets. This Indian Standard guarantees that the materials meet the required standards. It also ensures that the materials meet the required chemical composition and surface finish. Manufacturers must meet these standards to use the certification mark on their products. This helps to gain trust among the Indian customers.
This is the Indian Standard for Low Nickel Austenitic SS Sheets and Strips used in utensils and kitchen appliances. In order to ensure that the metal sheet is safe for use, certain requirements must be met. As per the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards),
SS strips are:
BIS authorisation under IS 15997: 2012 is required for businesses involved in manufacturing, importing, or supplying metal sheets and strips for utensils in India.
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To ensure consistent quality of low-nickel austenitic stainless steel used in utensils and kitchen appliances, the Bureau of Indian Standards has laid the minimum requirements under IS 15997: 2012. This certification ensures that manufacturers follow standardised production practices. It also ensures that the steel is safe for kitchen appliances.
The BIS testing parameters and quality checks for Stainless steel strip are listed below:
The BIS Authorisation process ensures that the low-nickel stainless steel used in Utensils meets the required standards for proper and efficient operation. This process is set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and includes the following steps:
Foreign manufacturers must additionally appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) to coordinate with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and manage compliance requirements in India.
When a manufacturer obtains BIS Approval, the ISI Mark for Plastic Water Supply Pipes must be clearly and permanently marked on its packaging or on the product. In addition to the ISI Mark, essential details such as the licence number (CM/L), manufacturer’s identification, etc. This ensures the product meets all quality and safety standards. More details are mentioned below:
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 cost of BIS Approval for Polyethylene Pipe includes charges for application, inspection, license, testing, and marking. These fees are paid to BIS as per Scheme I guidelines.
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As per IS 15997: 2012, set by the Bureau of Indian Standards, outlines the requirements for Nickel Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheets and Strips. The purpose of such a standard is to ensure that the material used for making the utensils is safe. It also helps maintain uniform quality and safety across all certified stainless steel products.
Obtaining the BIS Certification for Low Nickel SS strips improves product reliability in the market. Manufacturers having the product approval certificate can sell steel products in the Indian market. EVTL India offers full support during the BIS certification process. It assists with documentation, application, and testing and also ensures compliance with BIS requirements.
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