BIS Certification for Profenofos EC IS 15240

Profenofos EC under IS 15240 has been given a BIS Certification that meets the required standards in terms of content of the active ingredient, emulsion stability, limits of impurities, and safety parameters and can therefore be legally manufactured, sold, and distributed throughout India.

An overview of BIS Certification

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the national body of India that undertakes product standardization, quality assurance, and certification. BIS certification ensures that a product is in accordance with the applicable Indian Standard and is within the regulatory and safety standards.

BIS Certification for Profenofos EC under IS 15240 meets the important quality parameters in terms of content, emulsifiability, stability and impurity limit of profenofos. The ISI Mark is used by certified manufacturers showing that the quality of the manufactured items has met the Indian quality standards. 

Why is the importance of the BIS Mark on products?

The ISI Mark of Profenofos EC is important because of the following reasons:

1. Quality & Safety Assurance : Appropriate formulation and regulated toxicity rates.
2. Regulatory Compliance : Legal manufacturing and sale required in India.
3. Credibility in the Market : Establishes confidence with the farmers, distributors, and regulators.
4. Competitive Advantage : Distinguishes between certified pesticides and products that are not compliant.
5. Environmental and User Safety :  Minimizes the hazards to crops, soil, water, and the applicators. 

What is IS 15240?

IS 15240 outlines the quality, composition, and testing standards of Profenofos EC, such as:

• Active ingredient (Profenofos) content
• Emulsion stability and emulsifiability
• Limits on free acidity or alkalinity
• Toxic impurity restrictions
• Storage stability requirements
• Sampling, testing, marking, and packaging norms

These parameters are complied with BIS Registration for Profenofos EC and verified by granting the ISI Mark.

Documents to prepare 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

Procedure to obtain BIS License for manufacturers

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. 

What is the Timeline for ISI Mark Certification?

As per IS 15240, the expected timeline for BIS License for Profenofos EC is:

• For Indian Manufacturers : 40-45 days
• For International Manufacturers : Approximately 180 days  

Why choose EVTL India for easy BIS Approval?

Pesticide certification through BIS is strict and complicated. EVTL India offers end-to-end services in order to make approval smooth and timely

• BIS Consultant for Profenofos EC: We provide full guidance on documents, testing, and conformity.
• ISI Consultant for Profenofos EC: We make sure that the requirements of IS 15240 are met.
• BIS Agent for Profenofos EC: We ensure the contact with BIS and deal with renewing the license, and it becomes much easier.
• BIS QCO for Profenofos EC: We also ensure that your products are in adherence to quality checks and regulations.

Collaborate with EVTL India to have a streamlined BIS certification process and professional compliance advice. Under EVTL India, the certification process is efficient, reliable, and hassle-free, from application to granting of the license.

Conclusion

The BIS License for Profenofos EC according to IS 15240 is fundamental to the quality assurance of the pesticides, regulations, and their safety to be used in agriculture in India.

With the help of a BIS consultant such as EVTL India, manufacturers can ease the BIS licensing process and obtain faster approvals, enhanced brand credibility of their products, and penetration into controlled agricultural markets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is profenofos EC required to be certified by BIS?

Yes, BIS Certification of Profenofos EC in India is obligatory. 

2. Who is eligible to register for BIS?

The Indian manufacturers and the foreign manufacturers via an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR).

3. How much time is required to get the BIS Certification?

For Indian manufacturers it takes around 40–45 days and for Foreign manufacturers it takes not more than 180 days. 

4. What are the tests that are done by IS 15240?

Active ingredient content, stability, acidity/alkalinity, and impurity tests.

5. Are there foreign manufacturers allowed to gain BIS certification?

Yes, by an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR).