BIS CERTIFICATION FOR COCONUT FATTY ACIDS IS 12069:1987

In today's competitive landscape, maintaining market presence without a certified, high-quality product can be challenging. Obtaining a BIS license may also be essential for selling products in the Indian market. To achieve BIS certification and ensure product quality, manufacturers must adhere to the specified Indian standards.

According to the Coconut Fatty Acids (Quality Control) Order, 2022, BIS certification is compulsory for Coconut Fatty Acids as mandated by the Bureau of Indian Standards. Coconut Fatty Acids must adhere to IS 12069:1987 standards and display the ISI Mark under a Bureau of Indian Standards license, following Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

For acquiring a BIS certificate for Coconut Fatty Acids, manufacturers need to ensure compliance with relevant Indian standards. IS 12069:1987 serves as the Indian standard for Coconut Fatty Acids.

Let's delve deeper into IS 12069:1987 concerning Coconut Fatty Acids.

This standard outlines the specifications, sampling procedures, and testing methods for Coconut Fatty Acids. It categorizes the material into two grades: Grade 1 and Grade 2. Grade 1 is characterized as distilled, whereas Grade 2 remains undistilled.

The material must be derived from splitting the oil extracted from copra. Vacuum distillation is mandatory for Grade 1 material. If a solvent is utilized in the production of oil or fatty acid, a minimum flash point is necessary.

The material must be devoid of sediments, impurities, suspended particles, and any other foreign substances, as well as separated water. Additionally, it must comply with the stipulations outlined in the standard.

TESTS

The subsequent test must be conducted for Coconut Fatty Acid.

Test for free mineral acidity
Determination of ash

PACKING AND MARKING

Packing and labeling must adhere to IS 12069:1987 guidelines. The material should be packaged in appropriate containers, securely sealed, and labeled with essential details including the material name and grade, net weight, batch or lot number, manufacturing date, manufacturer's name, and trademark. Optionally, the container may bear the standard mark (ISI Mark).

To utilize the standard mark (ISI Mark), the manufacturer is required to acquire a BIS license for Coconut Fatty Acids from the Bureau of Indian Standards. This license is awarded subsequent to a comprehensive evaluation of manufacturing infrastructure, processes, quality control, and testing capabilities conducted during an onsite visit to the manufacturing premises by BIS.

PROCESS FOR BIS ISI MARK CERTIFICATION

BIS CERTIFICATION PROCESS

Acquiring a BIS license requires a comprehensive review of manufacturing infrastructure, quality control abilities, testing resources, and production procedures. This thorough assessment guarantees that products not only adhere to regulations but also prioritize consumer safety and reliability.

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