Mandatory
BIS Certification for
Copper Rods and Bars for General Engineering Purposes IS 4171
IS 4171
Introduction to Indian Standard IS 4171 cover Copper Rods and Bars for General Engineering Purposes. This standard specifies the manufacturing, chemical and physical requirements and testing of Copper Rods and Bars for General Engineering Purposes.
IS 4171 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Copper Rods and Bars for General Engineering Purposes as follows:
(i) Chemical Composition
(ii) Dimension and Tolerance
(iii) Freedom from defects
(iv) Tensile Test and elongation
(v) Hydrogen embitterment
Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Copper Rods and Bars for General Engineering Purposes (IS 4171) :
- Under section 14 of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards has issued the Quality control order.
- As per the Quality control order, all the manufacturers of Copper Rods and Bars for General Engineering Purposes are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.
Types of Copper Rods and Bars for General Engineering Purposes covered under IS
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“Licence is granted to use Standard Mark on Copper Rods and Bars for General Engineering Purposes as per IS 4171:1983”. |
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Types / Scope of license |
Manufacturing Process – Extruded/Drawn/Cold or Hot Rolled/Forged/Cast Condition – As manufactured/Annealed Shape and Size - Round Bars /Rods of diameter from ….xx….mm to up to and including …xx… mm
Square Rods/Bars of Width Across Flats from …xx…mm to up to and including ….xx… mm
Rectangular Rods/Bars of Thickness from …xx….mm to up to and including ….xx… mm, Width Across Flats from …xx… mm to up to and including …xx… mm
Hexagonal Rods/Bars of Width Across Flats from …xx…mm to up to and including ….xx… mm |
BIS Certification Process for Copper Rods and Bars
Here's the BIS process for both Indian and foreign manufacturers. Click the links below to learn more in detail:
Check the BIS Certificate for Indian Manufacturers (BIS Certification in India)
Check the BIS Certificate for Foreign Manufacturers (FMCS License in India)
Requirements to get the BIS license for Copper Rods and Bars for General Engineering Purposes
- Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 4171
- In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
- Competent Quality Control Personnel
- Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Copper Rods and Bars for General Engineering Purposes as per Indian standard IS 4171
There are 3 major categories of document required to get the BIS license:
a. Administrative Details
b. Technical Details
c. Quality Control Personnel Details
d. Commercial Details
BIS Certificate Cost for IS 4171
Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Copper Rods and Bars for General Engineering Purposes as per IS 4171 under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :
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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 |
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4. |
Sample Testing Fee |
As Applicable |
To be paid directly to BIS (Testing charges vary from product to product and lab to lab.) |
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5. |
Minimum Advance Marking Fee |
As per actual |
To be paid directly to BIS (Marking fee varies as per Indian Standard) |
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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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Remarks |
Including all the taxes |
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- In the certification process, product testing is the most important stage as it determines whether the quality of the product meets Indian standards.
- For the same purpose, investments in testing facilities are required to install test equipment for internal factory test laboratories.
- Apart from charges mentioned above in the table, we may ask you to pay/reimbursement for a Pre-Visit at your Factory Premises to ensure the conformity of your product as per the relevant Indian Standard & BIS guidelines for its BIS certification.
Role of ERCS Private Limited in getting your product certified :
To get BIS certification and produce a standard quality product, the manufacturer must ensure that their product must follow the specified Indian Standard Specifications (ISS) which we directly interpret to you from the BIS officials as per the Indian Standards.
ERCS Private Limited will be your friend, philosopher and guide in the whole process of getting your product certified by the concerned authorities/ departments.
Scope of work by ERCS Private Limited
a. Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 4171:
ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Copper Industry various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Copper Rods and Bars for General Engineering Purposes according to IS 4171.
b. Effective documentation with the awareness of the BIS guidelines:
In order to facilitate the manufacturing industry in obtaining BIS certifications, guidelines have been developed. Our team has the experience of completing over 450 projects and technically competent acquaintances in various Industries.
We are familiar with the Indian Standard Specifications & BIS guidelines and deliver the most suitable interpretation to the Quality Control Personnel so we can do a reliable and effective documentation of your product in accordance with the BIS guidelines.
c. A pre-visit can be paid at your factory premises:
In the process of getting BIS certification, the officer from BIS authority visits the factory for inspection. In order to get good results, the BIS inspection should go smoothly without any Non-Conformity. By keeping this goal in mind, our team will organize a pre-visit to your factory premises so that required changes can be adapted so as to remove the elements of fallibility.
d. Assistance for BIS audits:
We will explain the whole procedure of conducting a BIS inspection and make you aware of the things which need to be prepared and readily available at the time of inspection.
Benefits of getting ISI Mark for Copper Rods and Bars for General Engineering Purposes to sell in Indian Market with our help
- The term “ISI mark" means, that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government
- It is compulsory for Copper Rods and Bars for General Engineering Purposes to obtain the ISI Mark and the violators are penalized with the material seize and a significant sum as fine.
- Getting certification improves the probability of your product to survive and compete in the market.
- Customers have the tendency of buying ISI certified products as it ensured 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 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.