Mandatory
BIS Certification for
SELF CONTAINED DRINKING WATER COOLERS IS 1475 Part 1
IS 1475 Part 1 specifies the requirements for Self-Contained Drinking Water Coolers, covering manufacturing standards, material quality, and performance testing. Issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), this standard ensures that drinking water coolers meet India's safety and quality benchmarks. It governs key parameters including electrical insulation, cooling capacity, and high-voltage performance. Manufacturers must ensure that cables conform to IS 9968 (Part 1) or IS 694, and other components comply with Clause 6 of IS 1475 (Part 1). Obtaining BIS/ISI Mark Certification under IS 1475 Part 1 is mandatory for all Self-Contained Drinking Water Cooler manufacturers in India.
Specification of IS 1475 Part-1
IS 1475 Part 1 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Self-contained Drinking Water Coolers as follows
(i) Components and Their Material
(ii) Electric Insulation test
(iii) Performance Test
(iv) High Voltage Test
(v) Cooling Capacity Rating Test
(vi) Maximum Operating Conditions
Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Self-contained Drinking Water Coolers (IS 1475 Part 1) :
- 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 Self contained Drinking Water Coolers are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.
Types of Self-contained Drinking Water Coolers covered under IS
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“Licence is granted to use Standard Mark on Self-contained Drinking Water Coolers as per IS 1475 Part 1:2001”. |
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Types / Scope of license |
Variety – Pressure Type and/or Storage Type, cooling capacity rating in l/h, water storage capacity in litres (as applicable), single/three phase¸ voltage rating in volts |
To Check the Procedure in Detail, Please Visit:
Process of ISI Certification for Indian Manufacturers (BIS Certification India)
Process of ISI Certification for Foreign Manufacturers (FMCS License)
Requisites to get the BIS license for Self-contained Drinking Water Coolers
- Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 1475 Part 1
- In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
- Competent Quality Control Personnel
- Adherence to the BIS guidelines for self-contained Drinking Water Coolers as per Indian standard IS 1475 Part 1
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
Cost for the BIS License for IS 1475 Part-1
Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Self contained Drinking Water Coolers as per IS 1475 Part 1 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 the 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 ECRS Private Limited:
a. Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 1475 Part 1:
ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Domestic Appliances Industry various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Self-contained Drinking Water Coolers according to IS 1475 Part 1.
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 Self-contained Drinking Water Coolers
- The term “ISI mark" means, that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government.
- Self-contained Drinking Water Coolers must obtain the ISI Mark, and violators are penalised with the seizure of the material 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 it 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.