BIS Certification for Iron Fortified Iodized Salt IS 16232

BIS Certification for Iron Fortified Iodized Salt under the IS 16232 targets to provide food grade standards of iron and iodine content, stability, safety, and food grade. BIS License ensures the safety of the fortified salt that is fit to be taken by humans and distributed under the social health and nutrition programs. 

What does ISI Mark Certification mean?

The ISI Mark Certification, which was awarded by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), means the conformity to the applicable Indian Standards. In the case of Iron Fortified Iodized Salt, the certification of ISI compliance with the IS 16232 is guaranteed by laboratory tests, inspection of the factory, and constant monitoring.

BIS also undertakes regular audits to provide uniformity in the raw materials, the process of fortification, and the quality control systems. Fortified salt that is ISI-marked is generally popular in government nutrition programs, the retail store, and institutional food supply chains. 

ISI Mark Compliance business benefits

The ISI Mark Certification for Iron Fortified Iodized Salt has various ISI Mark 

1. Public Health Compliance : Adheres to the legal food safety and fortification rules, as required in Indian authorities.
2. Market Acceptance : PDS and institutional procurement Preferred in government nutrition programs.
3. Regulatory Authorization : Permits legal manufacture, sales and distribution in India.
4. Consumer Trust :  Guarantees of consistent food safety and nutrition.
5. Brand Credibility : Increases reputation to regulators, retailers, and consumers. 

What is IS 16232?

IS 16232 stipulates the guidelines on the content of iodine and iron, which provides nutritional sufficiency during shelf life. The standard establishes reasonable amounts of moisture content, particle size, insoluble matter, etc. in order to maintain the quality of the products.

It specifies the permissible amount of heavy metals and contaminants to make food safe. Storage and transport of iodine and iron is required to be stable. Labeling, fortification declaration and packaging should be in accordance with BIS and food safety norms.

BIS Registration documentation checklist

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 for manufacturers to obtain 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. 

Expected time duration for BIS Licensing approval

According to IS 16232, a BIS license for Iron Fortified Iodized Salt 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 select EVTL India to be certified in BIS ?

EVTL India is a BIS consultant for Iron Fortified Iodized Salt of highly successful experience in the field of certification of food and fortification products. Their specialists deal with documentation, filling the BIS portal, and coordination with BIS-approved laboratories.

EVTL India offers technical assistance in terms of quality control, fortification process, and the preparation of an audit in the factories. They have extensive experience in the process of regulation and thus aid manufacturers to gain a better chance of receiving approval as well as prevent loopholes in compliance.

Conclusion

BIS Certification for Iron Fortified Iodized Salt under the IS 16232 is given to producers and importers of fortified edible salt in India. Certification guarantees safety of food, nutritional consistency, regulatory conformity and better market acceptance.

Businesses with professional assistance of EVTL India are able to simplify the BIS certification process, shorten the approval schedules, and have no doubts about supplying ISI-marked fortified salt to the Indian customers and health and welfare departments. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Does Iron Fortified Iodized salt in India require BIS certification?

Yes, BIS certification according to IS 16232 is obligatory according to the notified Quality Control Orders.

2. Under IS 16232, who is eligible to be BIS certified?

Applications may be made by the Indian manufacturers themselves and foreign manufacturers may designate an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR).

3. Which tests are undertaken under the IS 16232?

Such tests are iodine content, iron content, moisture, contaminants and stability during storage. 

4. Are there foreign manufacturers allowed to get BIS certification?

Yes, foreign manufacturers may do it via an Authorized Indian Representative appointed by BIS.

5. Should ISI marking be required following certification?

Yes, ISI marking on packages is obligatory post BIS certification.