BIS CERTIFICATION FOR GREY IRON CASTINGS IS 210: 2009

ISI/BIS Certification for Grey Iron Castings is obligatory for all manufacturers, ensuring compliance with IS 210:2009 standards. Grey iron castings, also referred to as grey cast iron, are distinguished by their graphitic microstructure, resulting in a grey appearance upon fracturing. Widely used across industries, this material is favored for its excellent machinability, efficient thermal conductivity, and cost-effectiveness. To uphold quality standards, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, mandates BIS certification for grey iron castings imported into India, aligning with IS 210 guidelines.

IS 210:2009, set forth by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the auspices of DPIIT, provides detailed specifications for grey iron casting. It outlines seven grades, namely FG 150, FG 200, FG 220, FG 260, FG 300, FG 350, and FG 400. Starting from February 23, 2024, all manufacturers, irrespective of their origin, will be mandated to secure BIS certification for grey iron castings.

Key Highlights

Product Name	Grey Iron Castings
Applicable Indian Standard	IS 210: 2009
Applicable Certification Scheme	Product Certification Scheme (ISI Mark Scheme) Scheme 1 - Schedule 2
Compliance Requirement	Mandatory
QCO Link	Quality Control Order
Scope as per Standard	This standard covers the requirements for grey iron castings.

TESTS

The following are the major tests for Grey Iron Castings.

Workmanship and Finish
Freedom from Defects
Tensile Test
Hardness Test
Chemical Composition
Microstructure
Transverse Test, if required
Hydrostatic Test

BIS Certification Process

The BIS Certificate for Gray Iron Castings represents an essential framework put in place by the Government of India to uphold product quality, safety, and reliability in the market. This scheme imposes strict standards and guidelines to safeguard consumer interests. Encompassing a wide array of industries and products, BIS certification spans the entirety of industrial and manufacturing activities. Manufacturers seeking BIS certification can engage with a BIS consultant like Absolute Veritas, the leading consultant for grey iron casting BIS certification in India. Absolute Veritas is dedicated to aiding manufacturers in obtaining BIS licenses for their products while upholding the necessary quality standards with consistent excellence.

Note: The DPIIT, under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has mandated that producers of grey iron castings must acquire ISI Mark certification to distribute their products in the Indian consumer market.

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Timeline

Below is the estimated timeframe for acquiring BIS Certification for Grey Iron Castings to utilize the ISI mark in accordance with IS 210:2009:

For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days)
For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)

WHY USE ABSOLUTE VERITAS?

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