Diligence Certification

The standard specifies very strict limits for the chemical composition of the material, in particular for nickel, iron, carbon, sulphur, and impurities. An inspection of the factory and testing in a lab recognised by BIS are both required before a licence can be issued. The certification guarantees the quality of the alloy to be consistent, thus, the metal will have better performance when it is used for the production of stainless steel and special alloys. Having a valid BIS licence allows manufacturers to be free from customs delays, to be in compliance with the buyer's requirements, and to have a stronger acceptance in the ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌market. Introduction Hyderabad-based​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Ferronickel-importer reached out to me recently after his container was held at Chennai port due to the absence of BIS Certification as per Specification for Ferronickel IS 4409:1973. The material met the metallurgical requirements of his buyer, but customs were not willing to release it unti...

  BIS Certification under IS 1110:1990 is mandatory for ferrosilicon in India. Strict chemical composition limits must be met for approval. Factory audit and BIS lab testing are compulsory steps. Documentation gaps often cause delays in licensing. A valid BIS licence ensures legal sale and smooth import clearance. Introduction Not​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ long ago, a ferrosilicon producer from Meghalaya reached out to us in a desperate situation. Their most recent shipment was a Customs hold. The Customs officials demanded a BIS certificate issued by IS 1110:1990 as proof. The material was good, but the consignment had to be at a standstill because there was no licence. Such situations have become frequent as India has been more and more strict in its alloy products enforcement.Ferrosilicon is one of the most essential raw materials in steelmaking, and the quality of it makes the stability of the furnace and the metallurgical performance vary. This is the reason for the existence of the BIS...