BIS Certification for Sodium Bicarbonate IS 2124

The BIS Certification for Sodium Bicarbonate comes under the IS 2124 which prescribes the quality and purity and safety and performance as well. The licensing of BIS maintains that sodium bicarbonate produced, sold or imported in India meets prescribed Indian Standards and is fit to be used in the intended use. 

What does BIS Certification mean?

The ISI Mark Certification is also a certification that is granted by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). In the case of Sodium Bicarbonate, the ISI mark in IS 2124 indicates that the product has been tested in BIS-recognized labs and that the production plant has been inspected in the BIS factory.

BIS also carries out regular audits and product surveillance to maintain uniformity in raw materials, processing controls, purity as well as packaging. Indian manufacturers of foods and pharmaceutical companies as well as industrial purchasers strongly believe in ISI-certified sodium bicarbonate.

The benefits of ISI Mark Compliance for manufacturers

The major benefits of ISI Mark Certification for Sodium Bicarbonate are:

1. Assurance of Quality and Purity : Checks compliance with specified levels of purity and chemical composition.
2. Regulatory Compliance : Legal manufacture, sale, and import under Quality Control Orders.
3. Market Acceptance : Favored by controlled industries like food, pharmaceutical and chemical processing.
4. Consumer Safety : Eliminates the risks of impurities and contaminants.
5. Brand Credibility : Improves confidence using BIS and ISI certification. 

Key technical parameters of IS 2124

The set of technical and quality requirements provided in IS 2124 make sure that sodium bicarbonate is safe and fit to use. Key parameters include:

• Purity and sodium bicarbonate content
• pH value of aqueous solution
• Loss on drying
• Insoluble matter limits
• Chloride and sulphate content
• Heavy metals and toxic impurity limits
• Particle size and appearance
• Packing, marking, and labeling requirements

Sodium bicarbonate that satisfies these parameters only has the privilege to be certified as BIS and ISI marked. 

Documentation requirements for BIS Licensing

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

BIS Certification procedure for manufacturers

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. 

Estimated timeline for BIS Licensing Approval 

According to IS 2124, a BIS license for Sodium Bicarbonate 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 a leading BIS Compliance consultant?

EVTL India is a reliable BIS Consultant for Sodium Bicarbonate, which provides end-to-end certification of BIS.

Their services include:

• Preparation of documentation and technical verification.
• BIS portal reporting and compliance management.
• Linkage with BIS-approved laboratories.
• Information concerning quality control and testing levels.
• Preparation and inspection of factory audit.
• The approvals can be made faster with minimum compliance risk.

EVTL India assists the local and foreign manufacturers in the process of BIS certification. 

Conclusion

IS 2124 BIS Certification is mandatory to manufacturers and importers of Sodium Bicarbonate in India. Certification guarantees purity, safety, compliance with the regulations and higher market confidence.

With professional support of EVTL India, the businesses will be able to simplify the process of the BIS certification and feel free to provide the regulated industries and the end-users with ISI-marked sodium bicarbonate. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. In India is BIS Certification compulsory to Sodium Bicarbonate?

No, no, BIS certification in accordance with IS 2124 is not mandatory in accordance with quality control Orders. 

2. Who may request BIS registration according to the IS 2124?

Via Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) by Indian manufacturers and foreign manufacturers.

3. What tests are provided in accordance with IS 2124?

The tests are purity analyzing, pH determining, loss on drying, insoluble, and heavy metal limits. 

4. Is it possible to receive the BIS certification of Sodium Bicarbonate by foreign manufacturers?

Yes, the foreign manufacturers can apply with the help of BIS with a nominated AIR. 

5. Is ISI marking mandatory post certification?

Yes, ISI marking of the sodium bicarbonate packaging becomes compulsory upon approval of the BIS license.