BIS Certification for Pesticide Bifenthrin WP IS 15939

BIS License for Pesticide – Bifenthrin WP as per Indian Standard ISO 15939, guarantees the product to be of desirable quality in terms of content of active ingredients, physical qualities, safety, performance and labelling. BIS licensing ensures that the pesticide is safe to use and also of constant quality and as per the norms of Indian regulations. 

Introduction to ISI Mark Certification 

The ISI Mark Certification is a quality assurance mark granted to a product by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) which ensures that the product satisfies the concerned Indian Standard. It shows that the product has undergone testing and passed safety, quality and performance standards that have been set.

The ISI mark guarantees uniformity during production because of periodic inspection of factories and tests of products. It also gives a sense of consumer confidence and is compulsory to most of the products being sold or manufactured in India. 

Importance and benefits to ISI Certifications 

The key benefits of the ISI certification of Bifenthrin WP are: 

1. Quality Assurance : Measures the compliance with IS 15939 in the context of active ingredient content, wettability, suspensibility, and stability.
2. Legal Compliance : The production, distribution, or importation of uncertified pesticides is illegal within India.
3. Market Credibility : ISI-marked pesticides are more accepted by farmers, distributors and the government.
4. Business Growth :  BIS Certification allows taking part in government contracts and giant farm supplies.

Key Specifications of IS 15939

IS 15939 is an Indian Standard that has been developed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and which lays down the quality, safety, and performance standards of the pesticide Bifenthrin Wettable Powder (WP). The standard sets forth thresholds for active ingredient contents, physical aspects, stability and efficacy to use safely and reliably.

IS 15939 also provides requirements for mandatory testing methods, packaging, marking, and labelling. This standard is mandatory to have BIS (ISI Mark) certification that can give EVTL India the right to legally manufacture, sell, and distribute Bifenthrin WP in India. 

Complete BIS documents requirements

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

How to get BIS Certified in simple steps 

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. 

Timeline for securing BIS Certification

According to IS 15939, a BIS License for Pesticide – Bifenthrin WP 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 stands out in BIS Approval Process?

EVTL India is a reliable BIS Consultant for Pesticide – Bifenthrin WP under IS 15939. The company provides full end-to-end support, such as delivery of documentation, BIS portal management, lab coordination, and preparation of factory audits.

EVTL India assists Indian and foreign companies to reduce delays and comply with regulations, as well as attain BIS certification in an efficient manner. 

Conclusion

According to IS 15939, the manufacturers and importers must have BIS Certification for Pesticide- Bifenthrin WP in order to sell or distribute the product in India. Certification guarantees product safety, efficacy, regulation and increased market confidence.

Manufacturers can easily obtain BIS certification with professional help from EVTL India and maintain the quality of their products in the form of pesticides, which comply with the standards of the Indian quality. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is Bifenthrin WP required to be BIS Certified?

In India, BIS certification in accordance with IS 15939 is compulsory. 

2. Who is eligible to certify in BIS?

Foreign manufacturers or Indian manufacturers by an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR). 

3. What are the tests that are done under IS 15939?

Tests are active ingredient content, wettability, suspensibility, stability, particle size and labeling.

4. Does ISI Certification Marking become mandatory?

The ISI mark needs to be placed on the certified Bifenthrin WP products according to the IS 15939.

5. Is it possible to certify foreign manufacturer with BIS?

Yes, by a duly-appointed Authorized Indian Representative.