Mandatory
BIS Certification for
Pvc Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (3.3-11KV) IS 1554 PART 2
Introduction to Indian Standard IS 1554 (Part 2); PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (3.3-11kV). IS 1554 (Part 2) cover PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (3.3-11kV). This standard specifies the manufacturing, chemical and physical requirements and testing of PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (3.3-11kV).
Specification of IS 1554 (Part 2)
IS 1554 (Part 2) specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (3.3-11kV) as follows
- Purity test of copper
- Conductor Resistance
- High voltage test
- Armour Resistance
- Annealing Test
- Tensile test
- Wrapping test
- Thickness of Insulation Sheath
- Tensile Strength and elongation of insulation and sheath
- Insulation Resistance
- Shrinkage test
- Hot deformation test
- Heat Shock test
- Cold bend test
- Cold impact test
- Thermal Stability
- Flammability Test
- Flame Retardance
- Temperature Index
- Smoke density
Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (3.3-11kV) (IS 1554 (Part 2)) :
- 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 PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (3.3-11kV) are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.
Types of PVC Insulated Electrical Cables covered under IS 1554 (Part 2)
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“Licence is granted to use Standard Mark on PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (3.3-11kV) as per IS 1554 (Part 2): 1988”. |
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Types / Scope of License |
PVC Insulated and Sheathed Heavy Duty Cables for electric supply purposes, Armoured/ Unarmoured, Screened/Unscreened, with Aluminium/Copper conductor for sizes up to and including ….. mm² (for single core) and ..... mm² (for three core), Insulation type A/B, Sheath Type ST1, Category 01/C1/C2, except/suitable for use in Mines, excluding/including Low Temperature Applications, for working Voltages from 3.3 kV to 11 kV. |
Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (3.3-11kV)
Process to Obtain BIS ISI Certification India for Indian Manufacturers
Process to Obtain BIS FMCS Certification India for Foreign Manufacturers
Requirements to get the BIS license for PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (3.3-11kV)
Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 1554 (Part 2)
In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
Competent Quality Control Personnel
Adherence to the BIS guidelines for PVC Insulated Electric Cables as per Indian standard IS 1554 (Part 2)
There are 3 major categories of document required to get the BIS license:
Administrative Details
Technical Details
Quality Control Personnel Details
Commercial Details
BIS License Cost for IS 1554 PART 2
Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (3.3-11kV) as per IS 1554 (Part 2) 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.
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 work by ERCS Private Limited:
- Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 1554 (Part 2):
ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Electrical Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (3.3-11kV) according to according to IS 1554 (Part 2).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (3.3-11kV)
- The term “ISI mark" means, that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government.
- It is compulsory for PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (3.3-11kV) 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.