BIS Certification for Sodium Hypochlorite IS 11673 (Part 2)

BIS registration is available to only Sodium Hypochlorite products that meet the requirements of the IS 11673 (Part 2) in terms of composition, available chlorine, stability, impurities, packaging and labelling. After being certified, manufacturers will have the right to legally produce and distribute as well as sell Sodium Hypochlorite in India. 

Understanding the ISI Mark Certification

Sodium Hypochlorite falls under the Indian Standard IS 11673 (Part 2), providing the quality and safety requirements for the industrial and water treatment use of the compound. The standard gives specifications on the chlorine, alkalinity, heavy metals, stable conditions and storage.

Certified products that meet the requirements of the IS 11673 (Part 2) are very reliable and perform consistently. Manufacturers who fulfil this standard are allowed to utilize the ISI Mark which guarantees consumers and the regulatory bodies that the product is safe, effective and compliant. 

Key Benefits of BIS Certification

The BIS Certification has a number of advantages to manufacturers of Sodium Hypochlorite:

1. Enhanced Product Quality : Ensures that it complies with the requirements of IS 11673 (Part 2), minimizing threats of poor or inconsistent chemical products.
2. Regulatory Compliance : The production and sale of Sodium Hypochlorite in India is compulsory; otherwise, there are penalties that may be imposed.
3. Market Trust & Acceptance : ISI-marked products are trusted by municipal bodies, industries and government buyers.
4. Competitive Advantage : Certified products are favoured during tenders, institutional procurement and bulk supply contracts.
5. Consistent & Reliable Performance :  The consistency in formulation guarantees efficient disinfection, extended shelf life and safety of handling. 

Detailed Overview of IS 11673 (Part 2)

The quality requirements of Sodium Hypochlorite solution are outlined in the IS 11673 (Part 2), and the specifications cover chemical composition, the amount of chlorine available, the allowable impurities and stability characteristics.

Guidelines on the packaging, labelling, transportation, and storage are also established in the standard to facilitate safety and compliance with regulations. IS 11673 (Part 2) is mandatory in achieving BIS Certification and ISI Mark.

BIS Registration document 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

How to get BIS approval in easy 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. 

BIS License process timeline

According to IS 11673 (Part 2), a BIS license for sodium hypochlorite 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  

How EVTL India supports BIS Certification?

With regard to the compliance with IS 11673 (Part 2), EVTL India assists manufacturers during the process of certification by the BIS. EVTL India, as a BIS and ISI consultant for Sodium Hypochlorite has the responsibilities of the documentation, lab coordination and submission of the BIS portal.

EVTL India also trains manufacturers to be ready to audit and be inspected in the factory. EVTL India is an Authorized Indian Representation (AIR) to the foreign manufacturers. Collaboration with EVTL India guarantees that the certification of BIS will be smooth, quick, and hassle-free. 

Conclusion

To guarantee that its products are safe, comply with regulations and are accepted in India, manufacturers of Sodium Hypochlorite would have to conform to IS 11673 (Part 2) and be BIS certified. When EVTL India provides its services, the manufacturers are able to gain the BIS approval very easily, build greater credibility for their products and enter the regulated markets without any hesitations. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Should Sodium Hypochlorite be certified under BIS?

Yes, Sodium Hypochlorite is required to be certified as BIS under IS 11673 (Part 2). 

2. Who are eligible to be BIS Certified?

Indian manufacturers as well as foreign manufacturers are eligible; foreign manufacturers need to appoint an AIR. 

3. Is BIS Certification packaging and labelling inclusive?

Yes, the IS 11673 (Part 2) indicates packaging, labelling, and storage requirements.

4. What are the tests that are done according to IS 11673 (Part 2)?

Some of the tests that are done are availability of chlorine content, chemical composition, impurities, stability and labelling. 

5. Is it possible to have foreign manufacturer get BIS Certification?

Yes, by Authorized Indian Representative (AIR).