BIS Certification for Wrought Aluminium Alloy Tubes IS 738

BIS License for Wrought Aluminium Alloy Tubes according to IS 738 ensures that the aluminium alloy tubes meet the Indian standards of chemical composition, mechanical properties, dimensional accuracy, surface finish and performance, making them safe and reliable to be used in all the industries.

What is an ISI Mark Certification ?

The ISI Mark Certification, which is a certification of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) ensures that a product is in compliance with the relevant Indian Standards. It also guarantees quality, safety and performance by using mandatory testing and factory inspections.

The certification indicates uniformity in standards of manufacturing and materials. In India, a lot of products are to be certified by ISI. Regulators, industries and consumers trust ISI-marked products. 

Why is the BIS mark essential for products?

The BIS Certification for Wrought Aluminium Alloy Tubes has a number of benefits: 

1. Assured Product Quality : BIS Certification allows to determine compliance with the necessary requirements on the strength, chemical composition, and dimensional accuracy.
2. Regulatory Compliance : To produce, import and sell wrought aluminium alloy tubes in India, BIS certification is a prerequisite.
3. Market Credibility : Government agencies, infrastructure developers and buyers in industries trust ISI-marked products.
4. Competitive Advantage : Certified products are favoured in tenders, big projects, and institutional purchases.
5. Standardized Performance : BIS Certification guarantees uniform strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion as well as performance. 

What is IS 738?

IS 738 provides technical and quality requirements in detail for Wrought Aluminium Alloy Tubes, and these include:

• Aluminium alloys chemical composition.
• Tensile strength and elongation are the mechanical properties.
• Wall thickness tolerances and dimensional tolerances.
• Finish on the surface and allowable defects.
• The processes of manufacture and heat treatment are necessities.
• Mechanical and physical testing processes.
• Marking, labelling and identification norms. 

IS 738 must be complied with in order to obtain BIS registration and the use of the ISI Mark on wrought aluminium alloy tubes.

Important documents required 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

Stepwise procedure to obtain for BIS mark approval 

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. 

Expected Timeline for BIS Licensing process

According to IS 738, a BIS license for Wrought Aluminium Alloy Tubes 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  

Reasons to choose EVTL India to be BIS Certified?

EVTL India is a reliable end-to-end BIS Consultant for Wrought Aluminium Alloy Tubes under IS 738. They offer documentation, sample testing coordination services, BIS portal filing, audit preparation, and compliance after certification services.

EVTL India is also an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) of foreign manufacturers, where a foreign manufacturer can easily communicate with BIS authorities. EVTL India has a team of experienced experts who handle the BIS licensing process in the most straightforward, quick, and transparent manner possible. 

Conclusion

The manufacturing, importing and selling of Wrought Aluminium Alloy Tubes in India are required to comply with IS 738 and BIS certification. BIS Registration for Wrought Aluminium Alloy Tubes does not only provide a guarantee of safety and quality of products but also increases market acceptance and qualification of government and industrial projects.

Through the professional service of EVTL India, manufacturers can secure the BIS approval easily, increase market penetration and, with confidence, provide certified aluminium alloy tubes within India. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Are wrought aluminium alloy tubes worth BIS Certification?

Yes, in India BIS certification according to IS 738 is obligatory. 

2. Who is eligible to register for BIS?

Indian manufacturers are eligible to apply directly, but foreign manufacturers need to have an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR).

3. Does BIS Certification involve marking and labelling?

Yes, the correct marking, labelling and identification of products are mandatory according to IS 8442.

4. What are the tests performed under IS 738?

Testing is done on chemical composition analysis, tensile strength, elongation, dimensional, surface and marking compliance. 

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

Yes, the foreign manufacturers may apply via an Indian-based AIR.