BIS Audit for Nickel Powder as per IS 7506 in United Kingdom is Completed

We are excited to announce the successful completion of the BIS audit fort of the All India First Licence for Nickel Powder based on IS 7506, by ERCS Pvt. Ltd.. The audit was conducted in the United Kingdom, marking a pivotal part of our long-term commitment to global compliance. This achievement is a testimony to our strong commitment to providing high-quality regulatory and compliance services globally and highlights the excellent commitment of our team to excel in meeting high industry standards internationally.

What is the Bureau of Indian Standards for IS 7506?

BIS is the national standards body of India and is housed inside the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution of the Government of India. Standards, testing, and product certification are under BIS's purview. It illustrates the product's dependability, security, and safety.

Specification for Nickel Powder following IS 7506

IS 7506 is the Indian Standard (IS) that establishes the requirements for nickel powder, including chemical composition, particle size, and other characteristics relevant for its use in industrial applications. It is a compulsory standard, requiring manufacturers to be BIS certified and use the ISI mark on their nickel powder.

Key parameters defined in IS 7506 include

Now let’s go through the key parameters of IS 7506: Nickel Powder

• IS 7506 Specification: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) standard that specifies the requirements for nickel powder for use in the construction of heavy metals and hard alloys.
• Properties: The standard prescribes the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of nickel powder to which the various industrial application possibilities adhere.
• Purpose: The standard serves the purpose of maintaining uniformity of the nickel powder to ensure it is appropriate for its use in heavy alloys and hard metals.
• Key aspects: The standard prescribes the limits for the undesirable impurities in nickel powder, i.e., iron, copper, and sulfur. The standard also prescribes the physical and mechanical properties of the powder.
• BIS Certification: The manufacturer of nickel powder is required to have BIS certification and get the ISI Mark. The ISI mark is evidence of the product's conformity to IS 7506 and issuance of a license under Indian Regulations.
• Enforcement: The Nickel (Quality Control) Order, 2023 requires that nickel powder marketed in India shall comply with IS 7506:1987 on the requirement to carry the ISI Mark. The violator of this order may be subjected to the expropriation of their product and any other penalties.

What is FMCS?

The Foreign Manufacturing Certification Scheme (FMCS License)  was created by the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations of 2018 and the BIS Act of 2016 to provide BIS licenses to international companies. Licenses are granted for goods that comply with applicable Indian rules.

• Extra Details Regarding the Audited Product
• The BIS is in charge of  Nickel Powder certification for Indian Standard 7506.

Suggestions for the Producers

Some important points a producer should think about are as follows:

• To receive BIS certification, the business must provide a product of standard quality that meets Indian Standard Specifications (ISS). The interpretations made by BIS officials align with Indian standards.

• All producers must get a Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) license before exporting goods bearing the standard ISI mark within India.

Note: To ensure product adherence to IS 7506 standards, ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has established a substantial industrial network across many BIS divisions. 

The BIS Audit and the Auditing Process

An audit is one of the most crucial steps in the FMCS scheme of the BIS certification process. When the BIS officer inspects the factory and the certified product, no non-conformities should be discovered. Audits with external auditors are carried out, and a variety of management systems certification programs are reviewed.

The BIS officer inspects the factory as part of the certification procedure. The test must be straightforward and error-free. BIS reviews several management system certification procedures in collaboration with external auditors. Education, training, experience, and auditing skills are among the considerations evaluated when selecting auditors.

The auditors cross-check the following data with additional technicalities at this phase:

If the company has a reliable system in place to identify and update legal and regulatory obligations, like

I. The process of production.
II. Equipment List
III. Equipment for Testing

whether the business understands and abides by all applicable laws and guidelines. For example, if companies are implementing these legal mandates into their operations and keeping an eye on the results to ensure compliance,

I. Samples are analyzed in the facility using relevant Indian standards.

II. Seal the samples so that a lab approved by the BIS may test them independently. 

By hiring highly skilled workers, the business can fulfill its legal and regulatory responsibilities.

ERCS's function in BIS audits:

To ensure we have resolved any concerns and eliminated any potential flaws, our staff will come to your industrial site beforehand. You will receive a report outlining the BIS inspection procedure and the things that need to be on hand at all times.

If you have any queries concerning BIS certification, product testing, compliance, or audits, please email us at info@elitasrcs.com or call us at +91 9076611770.