BIS Certification for Dimethyl Amine Salt of 2,4-D IS 1827

BIS Certification for Dimethyl Amine Salt of 2,4-D under IS 1827 incorporates the Indian Standards of product in terms of the content of active ingredients, stability, safety and performance. BIS license establishes the consistency, effectiveness and safety of the herbicide formulation in usage of agriculture in India. 

An overview of ISI Mark Certification 

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issues the ISI Mark Certification to show compliance with the applicable Indian Standards. In the case of agro-chemicals like Dimethyl Amine Salt of 2,4-D, ISI certification would help in ensuring that the IS 1827 is met by conducting laboratory tests, factory check and constant surveillance.

BIS checks certified manufacturers frequently to achieve consistency in formulation, use of raw materials and quality control. Herbicides that are ISI-marked are highly acceptable to the agricultural departments, distributors and institutional purchasers in India. 

Advantages of adhering to ISI Standards

The major advantages of ISI Mark Certification for Dimethyl Amine Salt of 2,4-D for adhering to ISI Standards are mentioned below as follows: 

1. Regulatory Approval : Authorizes the manufacture, sale and distribution of legal products as notified Quality Control Orders.
2. Product Reliability : Assures herbicidal stability and stability in formulation.
3. Tender Eligibility : Enhances eligibility of government supply contracts and agricultural programs.
4. Market Acceptance :  Government agencies, cooperatives and agro-input distributors prefer it.
5. Brand Credibility : Cultivates the trust of the farmers, dealers and regulatory authorities. 

Key specifications of IS 1827

Strict quality and performance criteria of Dimethyl Amine Salt of 2,4-D to achieve efficacy and safety are set by IS 1827. This standard specifies the active ingredient content, formulation stability and aqueous solubility. To reduce environmental and crop risks, impurities and toxic by-products have their limits specified.

The formulation should be able to withstand emulsion and storage stability tests within mentioned conditions. The packaging, labeling and marking should be according to the BIS norms so that they can be traced and safely handled.

List of documents for BIS Registration 

The following documents are necessary for Domestic Manufacturers:

1. List of raw material
2. Layout plan of the factory premises
3. List of testing equipment as per the Indian standard
4. Quality Control (QC) Personnel Details (Education degree and Aadhaar card)
5. GST
6. Authorized Person Aadhar & Pan Card
7. MSME
8. Electricity Bill
9. Email Address & Permanent Contact Number
10. Office Address
11. Factory Address
12. Copy of Partnership Deed / MOA (for Private Limited Co.)
13. Premises document / Rent Agreement
14. List of Manufacturing Machinery  

The following documents are necessary for Foreign Manufacturers:

1. Checklist for Application
2. Copy of Swift Remittance
3. Duly Filled Application Form
4. Copy of Business License
5. List of Machinery
6. List of Raw Material
7. Test certificate of Raw Material
8. List of Testing Equipment
9. Calibration certificate of Test Equipment
10. Process Flowchart
11. Layout Plan
12. Location Plan (Route Map)
13. Details of Technical Personnel
14. Qualification of QC
15. Copy of Certification of Product and/ System
16. Factory Test Report  
17. Agreement with AIR
18. Aadhar Card of AIR
19. AIR Nomination Form
20. Educational Degree of AIR
21. Undertakings
22. Scope of License

Steps to get BIS Certification 

There are two key procedures to get your BIS license: Simplified and Normal.

Simplified Procedure

The steps involved in the simplified procedure are:

1. Document Collection : All the necessary KYC and technical documents are collected in order to start the BIS application without problems.
2. BIS Portal Registration : The license application is processed by the manufacturer being registered on the official portal of BIS.
3. Pre-Testing of Samples : Before submission, product samples are tested in a BIS authorized laboratory.
4. In-House Lab Requirement : Depending on the product, an internal laboratory facility might be necessary according to the BIS requirements.
5. BIS Review & Clarifications : BIS examines the submissions of documents and test reports and may request clarification.
6. BIS Audit at Factory : The audit of the product samples carried out by the BIS inspectors is done at the factory. 
7. Timely Audit Completion : The audit, inspection and sample collection are conducted within 17 days of the application submission along with the EVTL India engineer.
8. EVTL India Engineer- Factory Inspection : The BIS auditor and an engineer at EVTL India undertake a proper inspection at the factory.
9. Independent Collection of Samples : The BIS auditor draws samples to be tested by the post-audit.
10. Sample Testing at BIS Lab : BIS sealed samples are sent to BIS laboratories, and the BIS department pays the price of testing.
11. Grant of BIS License : Upon satisfactory document inspection, testing and audit, ISI license is issued. 

Normal Procedure

The steps involved in the normal procedure are:

1. Submit Documents : Firstly, it is required to submit all the KYC and technical documentation to start the BIS application.
2.  Plan In-House Laboratory and Technical Proposal : Prepare an internal lab in case necessary and prepare all technical documentation.
3. Ready Factory Test Report (FTR) : Carry out in-house tests and document the FTR to demonstrate that the product is to the standards.
4. Submit Application & Fees : Includes your BIS application and the amount of fees necessary by the government.
5. BIS Audit : An audit of documents and processes at a BIS takes place within 3 weeks.
6. EVTL India Engineer Factory Inspection : BIS auditor inspects the factory with an EVTL India engineer to make sure that everything is in order. 
7. Sample Collection & Sealing : The BIS auditor picks samples randomly, puts them into a sealed sample and forward the sample to a BIS authorized lab to be tested.
8. License Approval : After the lab tests of the sample are passed-on, BIS issues the ISI license, and your product is certified and market-ready. 

Time duration of BIS Licensing process

According to IS 1827, a BIS license Dimethyl Amine Salt of 2,4-D is expected to take:

For Simplified Procedure (Indian manufacturers)

Average 40-45 days

For Normal procedure  

• For Indian Manufacturers : 50-60 days
• For International Manufacturers : Approximately 180 days  

Why EVTL India is preferred choice for BIS services?

EVTL India is a reliable BIS consultant for Dimethyl Amine Salt of 2,4-D that possesses a lot of experience in the certification of agro-chemical products. Their team is in charge of all documentation, BIS portal filing and coordination with BIS approved laboratories.

EVTL India provides technical support related to quality control systems and factory audit preparation. They also have good regulative skills and assist manufacturers to enjoy quicker approvals without incurring delays in compliance. 

Conclusion

BIS Certification for Dimethyl Amine Salt of 2, 4-D under IS 1827 is compulsory to manufacturers and importers dealing with the Indian market. The certification guarantees regulatory conformity, product efficiency, environmental protection and market assurance.

Through the professional assistance of EVTL India, the businesses will be able to ease the BIS certification process, shorten approval schedules, and be sure to provide the products with the ISI marks of the herbicides throughout India.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is the BIS certification required to Dimethyl Amine Salt of 2, 4-D in India?

Yes, BIS certification according to IS 1827 is compulsory according to the relevant Quality Control Orders.

2. Who is eligible for BIS certification by IS 1827?

Indian manufacturers are allowed to apply directly and foreign manufacturers have to put in place an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR). 

3. What are the tests that are performed under IS 1827?

Among the tests are content of active ingredients, limit of impurity, stability, solubility and performance of the formulation. 

4. Is it possible to have foreign manufacturers get BIS certified?

Yes, foreign manufacturers may make applications via an Authorized Indian Representative who is BIS approved.

5. Should ISI marking become compulsory post certification?

Yes, after BIS certification ISI marking on product packages is obligatory.