Stainless Steel Sheets and Strips are commonly used in the manufacturing of utensils. These materials are designed to ensure food contact safety. The SS utensils are designed to ensure food contact safety and resistance to corrosion. These stainless steel utensils are used in both domestic and large scale commercial kitchens.
The Bureau of Indian Standards has specified requirements under IS 5522:2014 to ensure the quality of SS sheets. This Indian Standard guarantees that the kitchen-grade stainless steel meets the required standards. The standard also provides guarantees on the mechanical properties and finishes of the material. Manufacturers who meet these standards are able to use the BIS certification mark on their products.
This is the Indian Standard for Stainless Steel Sheets and Strips used in utensils. In order to ensure that the product is safe for use, certain requirements must be met. As per the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards), SS sheets are:
BIS authorisation under IS 5522: 2014 is required for businesses involved in manufacturing, importing, or supplying Food-grade stainless steel in India. Applicable to:
To ensure consistent quality of stainless steel used in utensils, the Bureau of Indian Standards has laid the minimum requirements under IS 5522: 2014. This certification ensures that manufacturers maintain uniform quality across different production batches. It also ensures that the steel is safe and durable for kitchen utensils.
The BIS testing parameters and quality checks for Utensil-grade steel are listed below:
The BIS Authorisation process ensures that the SS 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 stainless steel sheets for utensils 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 food-grade stainless steel includes charges for application, inspection, license, testing, and marking. These fees are paid to BIS as per Scheme I guidelines.
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The Bureau of Indian Standards has established IS 5522: 2014 to regulate the quality of stainless steel sheets and strips used in utensils and kitchen applications. The standard ensures that SS utensils meet requirements such as chemical composition and dimensional accuracy. This ensures that the steel utensils are safe for food preservation. Getting the BIS Certification for SS strips and sheets improves customers' trust in the product. Manufacturers who are holders of this product certificate will have an opportunity to sell steel strips for utensils in the market. Professional help from EVTL India can ease the BIS certification process. It assists with documentation, application, testing and much more.