BIS Certification for
Ferrovanadium IS 1466

Introduction to Indian Standard IS 1466; Ferrovanadium. IS 1466 covers Ferrovanadium. This standard specifies the manufacturing, chemical and physical requirements and testing of Ferrovanadium.

Specification for BIS Certificate of IS 1466  

IS 1466 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Ferrovanadium  as follows

• Chemical Composition
• Particle Size
• Extraneous Contamination 

Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Ferrovanadium  (IS 1466) :

• Under section 14 of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986), the Ministry of Steel, after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, has issued the Quality control order.
• As per the Quality control order, all the manufacturers of Ferrovanadium are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.

Types of Ferrovanadium for BIS License

BIS Process for Ferrovanadium Certification

Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Ferrovanadium to use ISI mark as per IS 1466:

• ISI Certification for Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days)
• BIS FMCS Certificate for Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)

BIS/ISI Certification Requirements for Ferrovanadium

• Requirements to get the BIS license for Ferrovanadium
• Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 1466
• In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
• Competent Quality Control Personnel
• Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Ferrovanadium  as per Indian standard IS 1466

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 License Cost for  Ferrovanadium Certificate

Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Ferrovanadium as per IS 1466 under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :

•   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 1466:

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Ferrovanadium Industry various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Ferrovanadium according to IS 1466.

b.     Effective documentation with 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 is technically competent 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 the 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 organise a pre-visit to your factory premises so that required changes can be made 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.

Advantages of a BIS Certificate for IS 1466 

Benefits of getting the ISI Mark for Ferrovanadium to sell in the Indian Market with our help:

• The term “ISI mark" means that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set by the government.
• It is compulsory for Ferrovanadium 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 ISI-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.