BIS Certification for Plugs and Socket-Outlets (Up to and Including 250v & 16 Amperes) IS 1293:2019

Introduction to Indian Standard IS 1293; Plugs and socket-outlets (up to and including 250V & 16 amperes)

 

• IS 1293 cover Plugs and socket-outlets (up to and including 250V & 16 amperes). This standard specifies the manufacturing, chemical and physical requirements and testing of Plugs and socket-outlets (up to and including 250V & 16 amperes).
• IS 1293 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Plugs and socket-outlets (up to and including 250V & 16 amperes) as follows

• Marking
• Electrical Strength
• Dimension
• Protection against electrical cost
• Provision for earthing
• Interlocked Socket Outlet
• Resistance to ageing
• Insulation resistance and electrical strength
• Temperature Rise
• Making and breaking capacity
• Mechanical strength
• Resistance to heat and etc.

 

For more info on the product standardization click here

 

1. Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Plugs and socket-outlets (up to and including 250V & 16 amperes) (IS 1293) :

• Under section 14 of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards has issued the Quality control order.
• As per the Quality control order, all the manufacturers of Plugs and socket-outlets (up to and including 250V & 16 amperes) are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.

 

1. Types of Plugs and Socket covered under IS 1293

 

“Licence is granted to use Standard Mark on Plugs and socket-outlets (up to and including 250V & 16 amperes) as per IS 1293: 2019”.
Types / Scope of License	Type – Rated Voltage – Rated Current – Nature of supply- IP- Provision for earthing Type of terminals Degree of protection against electrical shock – Insulating sleeves – Class -

 

 

1. Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Plugs and socket-outlets (up to and including 250V & 16 amperes) to use ISI mark as per IS 1293

• For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days) click here
• For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)click here

 

1. Requisites to get the BIS license for Plugs and socket-outlets (up to and including 250V & 16 amperes)

• Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 1293
• In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
• Competent Quality Control Personnel
• Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Plugs and Socket as per Indian standard IS 1293
• There are 3 major categories of document required to get the BIS license:
  1. Administrative Details
  2. Technical Details
  3. Quality Control Personnel Details
  4. Commercial Details

 

1. Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Plugs and socket-outlets (up to and including 250V & 16 amperes) as per IS 1293 under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :

 

For Indian Manufacturers
No.	Major Charges		Amount	Remark
1.	BIS Fee	Application Fees	INR 1000	To be paid in BIS A/c directly. 20% rebate on Marking Fee for MSME units.
		Audit Charges	INR 7000
		License Fee	INR 1000
		Marking Fee	INR 78,000
2.	Testing Charges	Sample Test Fee	As Applicable	To be paid into BIS approved Lab A/c
3.	ERCS Service Fee	Consultancy & others	As per actual, (Depending upon the product and the region of factory)

 

For the Foreign Manufacturers
No.	Major Charges	Particulars	Amount	Remark
1.	BIS Fee	Application Fees	USD 30	To be paid into BIS A/c directly in USD (SWIFT). SAARC countries can pay in INR with GST@18%
		Audit Charges (consolidated)	USD 3200 to USD 5900
		License Fee	USD 30
		Marking Fee	USD 950
2.	Testing Charges	Sample Test Fee	As applicable	To be paid into BIS approved Lab A/c
3.	ERCS Service Fee	Consultancy & other charges	As per actual, (Depending upon the product and the location of mfg.)

• 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.

 

1. 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.
• ECRS 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 ECRS Private Limited:

 

1. Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 1293:

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Electrical and Appliances Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Plugs and socket-outlets (up to and including 250V & 16 amperes) according to according to IS 1293.

 

1. 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 150 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.

 

1. 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.

 

1. 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 Plugs and socket-outlets (up to and including 250V & 16 amperes) 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 Plugs and socket-outlets (up to and including 250V & 16 amperes) 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.