Preservation of foods is essential for ensuring that there is stability of the product and protecting the consumer from any risk that may arise due to spoilage of the food product. Being one of the main preservatives in beverages, processed foods, sauces and fruit-based items, BIS Certification of Sodium Benzoate (Food Grade) is therefore an important compliance criterion for manufacturers in meeting regulatory requirements within India. The quality and purity of sodium benzoate are critical in the performance of the preservative, thus making quality control of utmost importance.
Compliance with the IS 4447:1994 standard will ensure that the Sodium Benzoate conforms to certain specifications that may be related to quality, chemical properties, and application to food purposes. The certification process includes a series of tests and compliance analysis to ensure that the material meets the required standard.
This is the Indian Standard for sodium benzoate (food grade), a preservative used in the food and beverage industries. The standard ensures purity, chemical safety, and compliance with food-grade quality requirements to prevent contamination and ensure consumer safety. As per BIS, sodium benzoate is:
BIS authorisation under IS 4447:1994 is required for businesses involved in manufacturing, importing, or supplying Food Grade Sodium Benzoate in India.
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To maintain food safety and chemical purity of sodium benzoate (food grade), BIS specifies requirements under IS 4447:1994. This certification ensures that the preservative meets strict quality standards for safe use in food and beverage applications. The BIS testing parameters and quality checks for food-grade sodium benzoate are listed below:
The BIS Authorisation process provides assurance that Sodium Benzoate, Food Grade (IS 4447:1994) conforms to the necessary levels of purity, safety, and quality that qualify it as a permissible food preservative. This type of certification process is guided by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the steps are mentioned below:
The Foreign manufacturers must designate an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) in India. The representative is the local point of contact for the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and manages all compliance and regulatory requirements in India.
After being certified by the BIS, the ISI Mark for Sodium Benzoate, Food Grade should be clearly embossed on the packaging. It should also have other important information like the identity of the manufacturer and the BIS license number (CM/L). This will make sure that the products are safe to use and meet all the safety standards set out by the BIS. Additional details are provided 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.
Fees for obtaining BIS certification for Food Grade Sodium Benzoate consist of costs related to the application process, testing of the product, factory inspection, obtaining licenses and permission for marking. All these fees are charged by BIS according to Scheme-I of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations.
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The implementation of IS 4447:1994 helps provide a structured framework towards ensuring the quality, reliability and appropriateness of the food-grade sodium benzoate that can be applied in the field of food preservation. This includes the standard process and procedures for certification that ensure compliance with recognized standards of quality. Obtaining the certification also helps build confidence among customers and the food processors, distributors, and buyers.
Applying for BIS Certification for Sodium Benzoate, Food Grade (IS 4447:1994) involves a series of requirements such as handling of documentation, assessment of the products, and other steps related to quality management and approval process. At EVTL India, we can help you through these requirements by offering advice regarding compliance documents, certification procedures and other issues related to getting this certification.