BIS functions under the control of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, food, and Public Distribution. For the past 55 years, BIS Certification has provided the ISI mark for quality products in India and in neighboring markets.
Food products included in BIS Certification –
- Packaged drinking water ( IS 14543)
- Packaged mineral water ( IS 13428)
- Milk cereal-based weaning food ( IS 1656)
- Infant Formula ( IS 14433)
- Follow-Up Formula ( IS 15757)
- Milk Powder ( IS 1165)
- Skimmed Milk Powder ( IS 1334)
- Partly Skimmed Milk Powder ( IS 14542)
- Condensed Milk Sweetened ( IS 12176)
- Condensed Milk, Partly skimmed and skimmed condensed milk ( IS 1166)
To obtain a BIS license or registration, it is mandatory to take BIS Certification, which has been made mandatory by (FSSAI) the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.
As per section 31 of the FSS Act 2006, It is necessary for all the FBOs ( Food Business Operators) to obtain a license/ registration before commencing any food-related business.
BENEFITS OF OBTAINING BIS CERTIFICATION
According to research, India comes at number two (2) position, in which most of the deaths are caused due to bad health choices. How shocking is this?
After the devastating outbreak of COVID-19, people are terrified, now the quality of the food can be the cause of the transmission. It’s not just a matter of an increase in infection but also it can jeopardize the reputation of the Indian Food Industry. That is why Food testing from Certified and Accredited labs is very necessary to maintain safety and hygiene.
IMPORTANCE OF OBTAINING BIS CERTIFICATION –
- Reflects quality, safety, and hygienic level of food products.
- Build the brand and the reputation of the company.
- Tested food products will give assurance.
- Acts as a shield against the fines, lawsuits, and penalties, which can be imposed for not certifying a product.
- Provides a **competitive advantage over competitors. **
- Unmatch quality standards.
- Helps in retaining customers.
CERTIFICATES APPLICABLE FOR FOOD PRODUCTS
- ISI Certification – (Indian Standard Institute)
It is the certificate scheme under BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards), Since 1955, the ISI mark is the standard compliance mark of industrial goods. This mark ensures that the product has abided by the Indian Standards which are laid by the Bureau Of Indian Standards.
- FMCS Certification – (Foreign Manufacturer Certification Scheme), As per BIS Act, 2016 Bureau of Indian Standards ( Conformity Assessment ) regulations, 2018, BIS has the authority to provide a license to foreign manufacturers, so that they can sell their products in the Indian market. The FMCS certificate is issued to the manufacturers whose product conforms to Indian Standards.
PROCESS TO OBTAIN BIS CERTIFICATION
The process to acquire ISI certification
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Firstly, an application form needs to be filled out.
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Additionally, a factory inspection would be conducted for the assessment of manufacturing infrastructure, production process, quality control, and testing capabilities.
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During an inspection, a product sample will be drawn for assessment in a third-party laboratory.
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To review, the test sample will be used.
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Finally, you can obtain your certificate, if your product complies with the laid standards.
PROCESS TO GET FMCS CERTIFICATION
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The application form will be duly filed accompanied by the required documents.
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Along with form submission, a requisite fee will be paid, then a factory inspection will be conducted to verify the manufacturing and testing infrastructure.
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During factory inspection, the sample of a product will be drawn for independent testing.
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Once the inspection and independent test report verify that the product is complying with the BIS standards, the registration process will move forward.
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Before the grant of a license, the applicant has to pay the license fee and advance minimum marking fee.
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After making payments, the Agreement, and Indemnity Bond will be signed and a $10,000 (USD) Performance Bank Guarantee must be furnished instantly after a grant of license.
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The FMCS certificate will be issued if a product complies with the BIS standards.
FSSAI ( Food Safety and Standards Authority of India ) includes all types of food manufacturers, food packaging units, FBOs ( Food Business Operators), Online (FBOs), Food traders, and food control units but BIS Certification includes limited food products as discussed above.
HOW WE WILL HELP YOU, ENSURING CONFORMANCE WITH BIS CERTIFICATION
- We will educate you about BIS Certification.
- We will check whether a product falls under the purview of BIS or not, including whether a product complies with the BIS standards or not, then, after mutual understanding, the project will move forward.
- There is no better place to obtain it than JR Compliance because we will analyze the product requirements to give clear guidelines.
- JR Compliance has the best expert professionals who will guide you in every step of documentation, evaluation, and examination.
- We are equipped with the necessary resources to conduct a virtual pre-audit to confirm whether your manufacturing unit and production process are complying with the provided specifications or not.
- JR Compliance will schedule a meeting with the BIS officer for a factory audit.
- If you lack an in-house testing facility, we will help you in setting up one.
- We will coordinate with a BIS-accredited laboratory for product testing.
- You can expect reliable and punctual service delivery as we will also visit the BIS office on your behalf if required.
- We invest our sustained efforts to meet the startled queries or demands of BIS.
- In case of any concern, we assure to provide the finest solution.
CONCLUSION
BIS Certification for Food Products includes a number of parameters to meet, as per the applicable standard, therefore making certification tedious and complex. It is mandatory to obtain a BIS Certification because it serves as evidence that the food products are of high quality, reliable, and safe.
With 8+ years of expertise in this industry, we, JR Compliance, one of the leading service providers, are equipped with all the resources and expertise to meet all the certification requirements. Be it documentation, coordination with officials, conducting pre-audits, and more – consider it done.
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