BIS ISI Certification for Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys

Aluminium is a silvery-white, lightweight metal. It is soft and malleable. Uses. Aluminium is used in a huge variety of products including cans, foils, kitchen utensils, window frames, beer kegs and aeroplane parts. This is because of its particular properties.

Aluminum alloy (or aluminum alloy; see spelling differences) is an alloy in which aluminum (Al) is the predominant metal. Typical alloying elements are copper, magnesium, manganese, silicon, tin, nickel and zinc. There are two basic classifications, namely casting alloys and forming alloys, both of which are further divided into heat treatable and non-heat treatable categories.

About 85% of aluminum is used for formed products, such as rolled sheets, foils and extrusions. Cast aluminum alloys provide cost-effective products due to their low melting point, although they generally have a lower tensile strength than wrought alloys. The most important cast aluminum alloy system is Al-Si, where the high silicon content (4-13%) contributes to good casting properties. Aluminum alloys are widely used in engineering structures and components where light weight or corrosion resistance is required.

Aluminium Sector in India :

• Aluminum is the second most used metal in the world after steel, with an annual consumption of approximately 65 million tonnes (including scrap). It is also the fastest growing metal, which has grown by nearly 20 times in the last sixty years (compared to 6 to 7 times for other metals).

• India is the fourth largest producer of aluminium in the world, with a share of around 5.3% of the global aluminium output. It has nearly 10% of the world’s bauxite reserves and a growing aluminium sector that leverages this.

• India also holds a fair advantage in the cost of production and conversion costs in alumina. Moreover, a rise in infrastructure development and automotive production are encouraging development in this sector within the country.

• The Indian aluminium industry mainly consists of primary aluminium, aluminium extrusions, aluminium rolled products and alumina chemicals. The industry meets the requirements of a wide range of industries, including engineering, electrical and electronics, automobile and automobile components, etc. The principal user segment of the aluminium industry in India continues to be the electrical and electronics sector, followed by automotive, transportation, building, construction, packaging, consumer durables, industrial and defence.

What is ISI Mark BIS?

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standards Body of India, which develops and publishes Indian Standards, implements Conformity Assessment Schemes, recognises & runs laboratories for Conformity Assessment, implements Hallmarking, works for Consumer empowerment, conducts capacity building programs on quality assurance and represents the country in ISO & IEC.

ISI mark certification for Aluminium and aluminium alloys :

• Under section 16, 17 and 25 of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government (Ministry of Mines) is of the opinion that it is necessary so to do in the public interest and after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, hereby makes the Order Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy (Quality Control) Order, 2023.
• As per this (Quality control) order, all the manufacturers of Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy are obligated to bear the Standard Mark under a licence from the Bureau in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018

For  the specification and performance requirements, the Bureau of Indian Standards has developed standards for Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys, which are listed below:

• IS 617 -   Cast Aluminium and its alloys – Ingots and castings for general engineering purposes.
• IS 11890 – Specification for high-purity primary aluminium ingot for remelting for special applications.
• IS 6754 – Specification for aluminium alloy ingots for remelting for general engineering purposes.
• IS 2590 – Specification for primary aluminium ingots for remelting for general engineering purposes.
• IS 4026 – Aluminium ingots billets and wire bars (Electrical Conductor Grade)

Benefits of getting ISI mark for Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys to sell in Indian Market with our help

• BIS Certification means that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government.
• Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys must obtain the ISI mark, and the violators are penalised with the material seize and a significant sum as a fine.
• Obtaining certification enhances the likelihood of your product's success and competitiveness in the market.
• Customers have a tendency to buy BIS-certified products as they ensure safety and standard quality. Hence, with the certified products, you can win the confidence and trust of the buyer.
• With the word of mouth of such a client list, you can establish your credibility in the market.
• Hence, with the renowned brand, you can raise the standard and benchmark the market value of the product.

Requirements to get the ISI mark for Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys

• Conformity of Raw Material as per above mentioned Indian Standards for Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys
• In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
• Competent Quality Control Personnel
• Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys as per the mentioned Indian standards

There are 4 major categories of documents required to get the BIS license:

a.   Administrative Details

b.   Technical Details

c.    Quality Control Personnel Details

d.   Commercial Details

Expenses involved in obtaining ISI Mark for Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys :

BIS Fee :

• Application Fees
• Audit Charges (Consolidated)
• License Fee
• Marking Fee

Testing Charges :

Sample test Fee

In the certification process, product testing is the most important stage as it determines whether the quality of the product meets Indian standards.

Consultancy and other charges :

Expenses will be different for Indian Manufacturers and Foreign Manufacturers accordingly.

Check the details to obtain BIS Certification for Foreign Manufacturers if you are a foreigner or your business operates outside of India.

Role of ERCS Private Limited in getting your product certified :

• To get ISI certification and produce a standard quality product, the manufacturer must ensure that their product follows the specified Indian Standard Specifications (ISS), which we directly interpret to you from the BIS officials as per the Indian Standards.
• ECRS Private Limited will be your friend, philosopher and guide in the whole process of getting your product certified by the concerned authorities/ departments.

It is always better to consult with experienced team such as ERCS Pvt. Ltd. fora  smooth certification process. For more information, please feel free to contact us at info@elitasrcs.com or call at +91-9076611770 / +91-9076611766.