BIS Certification for Zinc Sulphate, Monohydrate, Agricultural Grade IS 15848

BIS Certification for registration of Zinc Sulphate, Monohydrate, Agricultural Grade is done to ensure that the fertilizer meets the standard requirements and is safe to be marketed and used throughout India.

An overview of BIS Certification

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the national standards body of India which is in charge of product standardization and certification. BIS certification is a guarantee that a product meets the relevant Indian Standard.

In the case of agricultural fertilizers, the BIS Certification for Zinc Sulphate, Monohydrate, Agricultural Grade according to the IS 15848 standard confirms the compliance with the parameters, i.e. percent of Zinc, moisture limits and level of impurity. The BIS Certification enables manufacturers to attach the ISI Mark which is a quality symbol of products.

Why is the BIS Mark Important for products

The ISI mark for Zinc Sulphate, Monohydrate, Agricultural Grade is important because of the following reasons:

1. Quality & Safety Assurance :  Guarantees standardized zinc content and purity.
2. Regulatory Compliance : Needed in manufacturing and sale of the product in India legally.
3. Market Credibility :  Establishes confidence between farmers, distributors and the authorities.
4. Competitive Advantage : Differentiates accredited fertilizers and non-compliant products.
5. Farmer Confidence :  Insures good nutrient delivery and safety of soils. 

Understanding IS 15848

IS 15848 sets quality and testing standards of Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate (Agricultural Grade), which include:

• Zinc (Zn) content and chemical make up.
• Water solubility standards
• Any restrictions on detrimental contaminants.
• Moisture content specifications.
• Mechanical features and particle size.
• Sampling, testing, marking and packaging.

These specifications are enforced by means of compliance with the BIS Registration of Zinc Sulphate, Monohydrate, Agricultural Grade and approved by ISI Mark.

What documents are needed for BIS Approval?  

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 apply for BIS License as a 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 BIS Certification?

As per IS 15848, the expected timeline for BIS License for Zinc Sulphate, Monohydrate, Agricultural Grade is:

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

Why choose EVTL India?

BIS certification is a complicated and time-sensitive process. EVTL India offers end-to-end services to make the process of compliance easy, so as to secure prompt approval.

• BIS Consultant for Zinc Sulphate, Monohydrate, Agricultural Grade: We guide you with the documentation, testing and compliance with the requirements so that your product fulfils all the requirements.
• ISI Consultant for Zinc Sulphate, Monohydrate, Agricultural Grade: Our service will make your product obtain the Mark of ISI and get it to comply with the regulations of IS 15848.
• BIS Agent for Zinc Sulphate, Monohydrate, Agricultural Grade: We ensure the contact with BIS and deal with renewing the license and it becomes much easier.
• BIS QCO for Zinc Sulphate, Monohydrate, Agricultural Grade: This is in accordance with the BIS regulation; we carry out stringent tests to make sure that the standards are met.

Conclusion

Zinc Sulphate, Monohydrate, Agricultural Grade under the IS 15848 is required to be BIS Certified to keep the quality and regulatory content of fertilizers and provide safety to the farmers.

The manufacturers can secure easy BIS licensing by using the experience of a renowned BIS consultant to Zinc Sulphate, Monohydrate, Agricultural Grade, such as EVTL India, and by building brand authority and securing access to governmental and agricultural markets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Do zinc sulphate monohydrate agricultural grade need to be BIS Certified?

Yes, Zinc Sulphate, Monohydrate, Agricultural Grade has to be BIS Certified in India. 

2. Who will be able to register for BIS?

Through an Authorized Indian Representative, Indian manufacturers and foreign manufacturers.

3. What is the BIS Certification time period?

Indian manufacturers: 40–45 days Foreign manufacturers: Within 180 days.

4. Which tests are conducted under IS 15848?

Zinc content, solubility, moisture and impurity tests.

5. Is it possible for foreign manufacturers to get BIS certification?

Yes, by an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR).