BIS ISI Certification for Nickel Powder

Nickel is a non-ferrous metal mainly used for manufacturing non-corrosive materials such as stainless steel. It is a naturally occurring, lustrous, silvery-white metal and is the fifth most abundant element by weight, which occurs extensively in the Earth's crust. Nickel is mined and refined across 25 countries in the world; however, the top 5 countries account for more than 60% of the world’s mine reserves as well as production.

Some of the key characteristics of nickel are its high melting point, resistance against corrosion & oxidation, ductility and catalytic properties. These properties of the metal make it suitable for electroplating and the formation of alloys. Manufacturing of stainless steel consumes almost 75-78% of the nickel produced. Duplex and Austenitic Stainless Steel have the highest nickel content.

What is a BIS License for Nickel Powder?

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.

Nickel Production in India :

Nickel demand in India is around 45,000 tonnes. In India, Nickel occurs as oxides, sulphides and silicates. It is found as oxide in Odisha, which has 93% of the India’snickel nickel resources. In Jharkhand, nickel is found along with copper and uranium deposits. However, the exact extractable amount of nickel reserves is uncertain. Nickel is also produced as a by-product of copper mining, as in the Ghatsila area of Jharkhand, where nickel occurs in small quantities in the copper sulphide ore.

Primarily, World nickel demand is for the production of stainless steel, where about 70% of nickel is consumed. Nickel accounts for 10 to 20% input cost in stainless steel production, depending on the nickel content. The future outlook for nickel depends mainly on the production of stainless steel, which is one of the main drivers for nickel production. Batteries and the ongoing Electric Vehicle revolution could prove to be a transformational event, as NCA and NCM, one still predominantly used. However, Li-ion technology is gaining in popularity and increasingly getting established as the battery of choice.

India mostly depends the imports for nickel till a technology to recover nickel from the overburden of chromite ore in Odisha
is established on a commercial scale. The process developed by HCL for the
production of primary nickel from waste generated during copper refining will be a breakthrough in the area of nickel production in the country.

ISI mark certification for Nickel Powder :

Under section 16, 17 and 25 of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government (Ministry of Mines) thinks that it is necessary so to do in the public interest and after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, hereby makes the Order –Nickel (Quality Control) Order, 2023.

As per this (Quality control) order, all the manufacturers of Nickel  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 Nickel Powder, which are listed below:

• IS 7506  - BIS Certification for Specification for Nickel Powder

Benefits of getting ISI mark for Nickel Powder to sell in the Indian Market with our help

§  BIS Certification means that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set by the government.

§  It is compulsory for Nickel Powder to obtain the ISI mark, and the violators are penalized with the material seize and a significant sum as a fine.

§  Getting certification improves the probability of your product surviving and competing 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 Nickel Powder

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

BIS Fee :

o   Application Fees

o   Audit Charges (Consolidated)

o   License Fee

o   Marking Fee

Testing Charges :

o   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.

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 experience team such as ERCS Pvt. Ltd. for smooth certification process. For more information, please feel free to contact us at info@elitasrcs.com or call at +91-9076611770 / +91-9076611766.