SAFETY TESTING FOR BIS
INTRODUCTION
The BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and quality of product available in the Indian market. By setting standards and conducting rigorous testing, BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) helps the customer from all the substandard and potentially dangerous products. To take an overview about the Safety Testing for BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) about its importance, benefits this will guide them through
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WHY SAFETY TESTING IS ESSENTIAL
CONSUMER PROTECTION
BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) ensures that the product is safe for the use and do not pose any health or safety risk.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) guarantees that the product meets the specific standards of quality and performance
MARKET TRUST
BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) helps in building the consumer trust in the product
COMPLIANCE
BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) ensures that the manufacturers adhere to national and international standards.
REDUCED RECALLS AND LIABILITY
BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) minimizes the risk of product recalls and legal issues due to the noncompliance.
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The process involved in the testing of a product is described as under:
APPLICATION AND DOCUMENTATION
For the manufacturers that are seeking for the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification must apply with the necessary documentation, which mainly includes: 1. PRODUCT DETAILS 2. MANUFACTURING PROCESS 3. QUALITY CONTROL MEASURE 4. PREVIOUS TEST REPORTS (If Any)
PRODUCT SAMPLING
BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) officials collect the products that are registered for the testing for the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) approval directly from the manufacturing unit or the market for testing.
LABORATORY TESTING
The samples that are collected by the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) officials are then send to the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certified labs for the testing. The product testing covers various aspects of the product, which directly depend upon the type of product which includes: 1. MECHANICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES: Strength, durability, and design. 2. CHEMICAL ANALYSIS: Composition and safety of materials used. 3. ELECTRICAL SAFETY: For electrical and electronic products. 4. THERMAL TESTING: Heat resistance and thermal performance. 5. BIOLOGICAL SAFETY: For products in contact with food or skin.
INSPECTION AND FACTORY AUDIT
BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) officials conduct various inspections and audits of the manufacturing units where the products are been manufactured to make sure that manufacturer compliances with the regulatory requirements which includes 1. CONSISTENT QUALITY CONTROL PROCESSES 2. ADHERENCE TO SAFETY STANDARDS 3. PROPER LABELING AND PACKAGING
CERTIFICATION
If the product passes all the test and inspections that are conducted by the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) official and the registered labs, BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) grants them with the certification allowing the manufacturers to use the ISI (Indian Standards Institute) mark on their product.
TYPES OF PRODUCTS COVERED
BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) safety testing covers a wide range of products under them for the registration which includes but not ending to:
• ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
• FOOD PRODUCTS
• BUILDING MATERIALS
• AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS
• TOYS AND CHILDCARE PRODUCTS
• MEDICAL DEVICES
KEY STANDARDS USED IN BIS TESTING
There are various standards used in the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) product testing and some them are discussed as under:
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS STANDARDS
1. IS 302-1: General requirements for electrical appliances. 2. IS 694: PVC insulated cables for working voltages up to and including 1100V. 3. IS 1293: Plugs and socket outlets of rated voltage up to and including 250 volts and rated current up to and including 16 amperes. 4. IS 616: Safety requirements for audio, video, and similar electronic apparatus.
MECHANICAL AND ENGINEERING STANDARDS
1. IS 1367: Technical supply conditions for threaded steel fasteners. 2. IS 2062: Hot rolled medium and high tensile structural steel. 3. IS 1239: Steel tubes, tubulars, and other wrought steel fittings.
CHEMICAL STANDARDS
1. IS 516: Methods of tests for strength of concrete. 2. IS 1786: High strength deformed steel bars and wires for concrete reinforcement. 3. IS 2645: Integral waterproofing compounds for cement mortar and concrete.
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE STANDARDS
1. IS 15757: Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children. 2. IS 1165: Milk powder specification. 3. IS 2346: Thermoplastic elastomers - Food contact applications.
CIVIL ENGINEERING STANDARDS
1. IS 456: Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete. 2. IS 383: Specification for coarse and fine aggregates from natural sources for concrete. 3. IS 800: Code of practice for general construction in steel.
TEXTILES STANDARDS
1. IS 177: Specification for grey cotton canvas. 2. IS 667: Woolen blankets. 3. IS 11871: Protective clothing for industrial workers exposed to heat.
AUTOMOTIVE STANDARDS
1. IS 14272: Automotive vehicles – Types – Terminology. 2. IS 14683: Automotive vehicles – Light alloy wheels – General requirements. 3. IS 16227: Electric vehicle conductive charging system.
MEDICAL DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT STANDARDS
1. IS 15500: Wheelchairs. 2. IS 9825: Glass laboratory ware - Pipettes. 3. IS 13450: Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for safety.
ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
1. IS 10500: Drinking water specifications. 2. IS 16058: Plastic waste management. 3. IS 5182: Methods for measurement of air pollution.
CONSUMER PRODUCTS STANDARDS
1. IS 9873: Safety requirements for toys. 2. IS 3025: Methods of sampling and test (physical and chemical) for water and wastewater. 3. IS 1448: Methods of test for petroleum and its products.
BUILDING MATERIALS STANDARDS
1. IS 269: Specification for ordinary Portland cement. 2. IS 1077: Common burnt clay building bricks - Specification. 3. IS 1344: Specification for calcined clay pozzolana.
IT AND COMMUNICATION STANDARDS
1. IS 13252: Information technology equipment - Safety. 2. IS 16333: Mobile phone handsets.
PACKAGING STANDARDS
1. IS 2771: Corrugated fibreboard boxes. 2. IS 7028: Methods of test for packaging materials.
OTHERS
1. IS 4905: Methods for random sampling. 2. IS 1708: Wood testing methods. 3. IS 14961: Methods of chemical analysis of gold.
BENEFITS OF BIS SAFETY TESTING
Some of the basic benefits of the safety testing are discussed as under:
FOR CONSUMERS
1. ASSURANCE OF SAFETY AND QUALITY: BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) benefits the consumers that they can trust that BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) -certified products are safe and reliable. 2. INFORMED CHOICES: The BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) mark helps consumers make better purchasing decisions.
FOR MANUFACTURERS
1. MARKET ACCESS: BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) provides easier access to the Indian market and increased consumer trust. 2. COMPETITIVE EDGE: BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) enhanced reputation and differentiation from non-certified products. 3. LEGAL COMPLIANCE: BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) meets regulatory requirements, reducing the risk of legal issues.
FOR THE ECONOMY
1. STANDARDIZATION: BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) promotes uniformity in product quality and safety. 2. INNOVATION ENCOURAGEMENT: BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) encourages manufacturers to innovate while maintaining safety standards.
