BIS Certification for Hot Rolled Steel Strip (Bailing) IS 1029
Category: BIS Certification
Hot-rolled steel strip (baling) is widely used in the packaging and bundling of steel coils, sheets, and other industrial goods. Under the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order issued by the Ministry of Steel under Section 14 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986, all manufacturers supplying this product in the Indian market are now required to obtain ISI Mark certification as per IS 1029:1970. This guide explains what the standard covers, who it applies to, how to get certified, and what it costs.
IS 1029:1970 Specification for Hot Rolled Steel Strip (Baling), under Section 14 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986. Certification is issued under the BIS Product Certification Scheme-I.
IS 1029 Overview
IS 1029 specifies the manufacturing, chemical, and physical requirements for hot rolled steel strip used in bailing applications. The standard defines quality parameters across three key areas:
- Chemical composition: permissible limits for carbon, manganese, sulphur, phosphorus, and other alloying elements.
- Dimensions and tolerances: width, thickness, and allowable dimensional deviations for each grade and size.
- Mechanical tests: tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation requirements to verify structural performance.
ISI Mark Certification of Specification for Hot rolled steel strip (baling) (IS 1029) :
- Under section 14 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986, the Ministry of Steel, consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, has issued the Steel and Steel Product List (Quality control order) according to the QCO. The product can’t be sold in the Indian Market without having BIS (ISI Mark) Certificate.
- As per the Quality control order, all the manufacturers of Specification for Hot rolled steel strip (bailing) are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.
Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Specification for Hot rolled steel strip (bailing) to use ISI mark as per IS 1029
Indian BIS Certification for Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days)
FMCS BIS Certification For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)
Basic Requirements to get the BIS license
- Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 1029
- In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
- Competent Quality Control Personnel
- Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Hot rolled steel strip as per Indian standard IS 1029
There are 3 major categories of document required to get the BIS license:
- Administrative Details
- Technical Details
- Quality Control Personnel Details
- Commercial Details
Cost of BIS ISI Certification in India for Hot-rolled steel strip
Expenses involved in obtaining a BIS certificate for Specification for Hot rolled steel strip (baling) as per IS 1029 under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :
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COST FOR BIS REGISTRATION / ELECTRONICS PRODUCTS (Government Costs) |
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Type of Fee |
New Application |
Renewal |
Inclusion |
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Application Fee |
1000 |
1000 |
1000 |
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Processing Fee* |
25,000x2 = 50,000 |
25,000x2 = 50,000 |
15,000x2= 30,000 |
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Registration Fee* |
1000 x 2 = 2000 |
1000 x 2 = 2000 |
1000 x 2 = 2000 |
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Total |
53,000 |
53,000 |
30,000 |
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Note* 1. The processing fee and registration fee need to be paid within 2 years, as registration numbers will be granted initially for two years. 2. The cost of BIS registration will depend on the following factors: · Location and Name of the Manufacturing Process (Overseas/ Domestic) · Types of Products and model quantity · Testing fee for the products · Govt. Fee (BIS) and ERCS Service Fee |
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- In the certification process, product testing is the most important stage as it determines whether the quality of the product meets Indian standards.
- For the same purpose, investments in testing facilities are required to install test equipment for internal factory test laboratories.
- Apart from the charges mentioned above in the table, we may ask you to pay/reimbursement for a Pre-Visit at your Factory Premises to ensure the conformity of your product as per the relevant Indian Standard & BIS guidelines for its BIS certification.
Role of ERCS Private Limited as a BIS Consultant
ERCS Private Limited specialises in end-to-end BIS certification support across the steel industry, with a track record of over 150 completed projects. Their scope of assistance covers:
- Product conformity assessment: verifying that your product and raw materials meet IS 1029 requirements before applying.
- Documentation preparation: compiling and reviewing all four document categories in line with BIS guidelines.
- Factory pre-visit: conducting a pre-audit inspection to identify and resolve non-conformities before the official BIS inspection.
- BIS audit support: preparing your team for the BIS inspection process and ensuring everything is in order on the day.
Scope of work by ERCS Private Limited:
- Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 1029:
ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Steel Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Specification for Hot rolled steel strip (bailing) according to according to IS 1029.
- Effective documentation with awareness of the BIS guidelines:
In order to facilitate the manufacturing industry in obtaining BIS certifications, guidelines have been developed. Our team has the experience of completing over 150 projects and technically competent associates in various Industries.
We are familiar with the Indian Standard Specifications & BIS guidelines and deliver the most suitable interpretation to the Quality Control Personnel so we can do a reliable and effective documentation of your product in accordance with the BIS guidelines.
- A pre-visit can be paid at your factory premises:
In the process of getting BIS certification, the officer from the BIS authority visits the factory for inspection. In order to get good results, the BIS inspection should go smoothly without any Non-Conformity. By keeping this goal in mind, our team will organise a pre-visit to your factory premises so that the required changes can be made to remove the elements of fallibility.
- Assistance for BIS audits:
We will explain the whole procedure of conducting a BIS inspection and make you aware of the things which need to be prepared and readily available at the time of inspection.
ISI Certification Benefits for Hot-rolled steel strip (baling)
Benefits of getting ISI Mark for Specification for Hot rolled steel strip (baling) to sell in the Indian Market with our help
- The term “ISI mark" means that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set by the government.
- It is compulsory for the Specification for Hot rolled steel strip (baling) to obtain the ISI Mark, and the violators are penalized with the material seizure and a significant sum as a fine.
- Getting certification improves the probability of your product surviving and competing in the market.
- Customers tend to buy ISI-certified products as it ensured safety and standard quality. Hence, with the certified products, you can win the confidence and trust of the buyer.
- With the word of mouth of such a client list, you can establish your credibility in the market.
- Hence, with the renowned brand, you can raise the standard and benchmark the market value of the product.