BIS Certification for
Commercial Vacuum Packaging Appliances IS 302 Part 1:2024/IEC 60335-1
IS 302 Part 1:2024/IEC 60335-1
Commercial Vacuum Packaging Appliances need BIS Certification in accordance with IS 302 Part 1/IEC 60335-1, which sets out the general safety requirements for household, commercial, and similar electrical appliances (Quality Control) Order. Hence, manufacturers or importers must have a valid BIS license before manufacturing or importing such products in India. The procedure for obtaining such a license consists of product testing in a BIS-authorized laboratory, factory inspection, document check, and issuance of the license.
Commercial Vacuum Packaging Appliances ensure that food stays fresh and preserved at all times, and they are mostly utilised in restaurants and supermarkets, protect the interests of customers, and are governed by Scheme-I (ISI Mark) of BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations. For businesses dealing in the vacuum packaging industry, it becomes imperative to have BIS Certification for Commercial Vacuum Packaging Appliances to enhance consumer trust and comply with necessary regulatory requirements. This ensures they are safe for use.
What Tests Are Required for BIS Certification?
The IS 302 standard defines the safety measures required to prevent hazards like electric shock, fire, overheating, insulation failures, and mechanical injury.
- Protection Against Electric Shock: Inspects the accessibility of live parts and insulation inside.
- Earth Continuity Test: Ensures the grounding system is effective and has low resistance.
- Leakage Current and Electric Strength: Tests at ambient and operating temperatures to ensure the insulation does not fail under commercial operating conditions.
- Electric Strength Test: Uses high test voltages to prove the safety of insulation resistance limits.
- Heating and Overheating Test: Investigates temperature rise of the motors, transformers, and sealing bar assemblies under maximum load operation.
- Mechanical Strength and Stability: Investigates the physical structure, guards of heated sealing parts and overall stability of the product.
- Functioning Test: Checks the working principle of the vacuum pump, pressure control, and heating cycles.
BIS Certification Process for Commercial Vacuum Packaging Appliances in India for Indian and Foreign Manufacturers
However, the procedure for getting BIS certification for Commercial Vacuum Packaging Appliances varies for Indian and foreign manufacturers. Although in both cases, manufacturers should follow the relevant Indian Standard and test the product, the process of submitting documents and other procedures differs. A stepwise procedure for BIS certification for Indian and foreign manufacturers can be followed
- ISI Mark Certification Process for Indian Manufacturers
- ISI Mark Certification Process for Foreign Manufacturers
How Much Does BIS Certification Cost?
The table below provides the cost of BIS Certification for Commercial Vacuum Packaging Appliances. The total certification cost mainly includes the BIS filing fee, product testing cost, documentation fees, consulting charges, and more.
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S No. |
Particular |
Amount (INR) |
Remarks |
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1. |
Application Fee |
1000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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2. |
Audit Fee |
7000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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3. |
License Fee |
1000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
|
4. |
Sample Testing Fee |
As Applicable |
To be paid directly to BIS (Testing charges vary by product and lab). |
|
5. |
Minimum Advance Marking Fee |
As per actual |
To be paid directly to BIS (Marking fee varies as per Indian Standard) |
|
6. |
Renewal Fee |
1000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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7. |
Inclusion Fee |
5000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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8. |
ERCS Pvt Ltd Service Fee |
Please contact info@elitasrcs.com |
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Why Choose ERCS Private Limited for BIS Certification and Product Approval in India?
- When partnering with ERCS Private Limited for BIS certification and product approval in India, you can expect end-to-end regulatory assistance, professional handling of difficult compliance mechanisms like ISI, FMCS, as well as AIR services for overseas manufacturers.
- End-to-End Management in product classification, documentation and submission process, and monitoring the BIS portal online is available.
- Sample Testing is done at the strict NABL-accredited BIS testing labs.
- Audit & Inspection Assistance: through preparation of manufacturing facilities and assisting teams for conducting factory audits.
- Assistance in ISI Mark Scheme, FMCS (Foreign Manufacturers).
- Services for Authorised Indian Representatives for foreign manufacturers.
- Time & Cost Saving through Effective Communication with Regulatory Authorities for accessing the Indian Market.