{"id":51032,"date":"2022-11-30T12:04:33","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T06:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=51032"},"modified":"2022-11-30T12:04:55","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T06:34:55","slug":"bis-isi-certification-for-ducted-and-package-air-conditioners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-isi-certification-for-ducted-and-package-air-conditioners\/","title":{"rendered":"BIS ISI Certification for Ducted and Package Air Conditioners &#8211; A Complete Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The demand for air-conditioners is high in the Indian\nmarket, given how harsh and unforgiving summer can get in India. Given the high\ndemand, there are many players in the market manufacturing and selling\nair-conditioners. As a manufacturer in a competitive market, it is imperative\nto stand out from others in a way that instils confidence in the brand and\nensures customer loyalty. Obtaining a BIS ISI Certification for Ducted and\nPackage Air Conditioners is a good way to provide credibility to one&#8217;s product\nin terms of quality, safety, and other standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many BIS ISI Certifications for air conditioners\ndepending on the type of air conditioner. Room air conditioners (split) are\ncovered under <strong><em>IS 1392 (part-2):2018<\/em><\/strong>, whereas room air conditioners (unitary)\nare covered under <strong><em>IS 1391 (part-1):2017<\/em><\/strong>. The ducted and package air conditioners\nare covered under <strong><em>IS 8148:2018 standard<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-isi-certification-for-ducted-and-package-air-conditioners\/#An_Overview_of_IS_8148_2018_Standard_for_Ducted_and_Package_Air_Conditioners\" >An Overview of IS 8148:2018 Standard for Ducted and\nPackage Air Conditioners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-isi-certification-for-ducted-and-package-air-conditioners\/#What_is_a_BIS_Certificate\" >What is a BIS Certificate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-isi-certification-for-ducted-and-package-air-conditioners\/#Tests_Involved_in_Getting_BIS_ISI_Certification_for_Ducted_and_Package_Air_Conditioners\" >Tests Involved in Getting BIS ISI Certification for Ducted\nand Package Air Conditioners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-isi-certification-for-ducted-and-package-air-conditioners\/#Documents_Required_for_Obtaining_BIS_ISI_Certification_for_Ducted_and_Package_Air_Conditioners\" >Documents Required for Obtaining BIS ISI Certification\nfor Ducted and Package Air Conditioners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-isi-certification-for-ducted-and-package-air-conditioners\/#Procedure_Involved_in_Getting_BIS_ISI_Certification_for_Ducted_and_Package_Air_Conditioners\" >Procedure Involved in Getting BIS ISI Certification\nfor Ducted and Package Air Conditioners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-isi-certification-for-ducted-and-package-air-conditioners\/#Validity_of_BIS_ISI_Certification_for_Ducted_and_Package_Air_Conditioners\" >Validity of BIS ISI Certification for Ducted and\nPackage Air Conditioners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-isi-certification-for-ducted-and-package-air-conditioners\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_of_IS_8148_2018_Standard_for_Ducted_and_Package_Air_Conditioners\"><\/span>An Overview of IS 8148:2018 Standard for Ducted and\nPackage Air Conditioners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Package air conditioners have all important\ncomponents, like the compressor, cooling coil, air handling unit and air\nfilter, all housed in a single casing and are assembled at the factory. Ducted\nand package air conditioners are available in capacities of three, five, seven,\nten and fifteen tons and are mostly used in enclosed spaces or rooms like,\ninter alia, homes, restaurants, small halls. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IS 8148:2018 standard for ducted and package air\nconditioners cover the performance and structural requirement and the\nparameters on which air conditioners with nominal cooling capacities of 10000 W\nand above. They operate \u201cnon-frosting\u201d when dehumidifying and cooling under\nstandard rating conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The ducted and package air conditioners can be\nclassified into three major categories based on their functions and\nconstruction:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Ducted and package air conditioners with water-cooled condensers for cooling only<\/li><li>Ducted and package air conditioners with air-cooled condensers for cooling only<\/li><li>Ducted and package air conditioners with air-cooled condensers for cooling and heating<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To obtain a <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/bis-registration\">BIS Certificate<\/a><\/strong>, the manufacturer of ducted and package air conditioners should ensure that the product meets the necessary structural and performance standards. The standard requires that air conditioners be sturdy and durable enough to withstand normal usage, handling, and transportation. When the product is installed according to the instructions of the manufacturer, parts which require frequent cleaning must be accessible, parts shall be designed in a manner to avoid failure due to fatigue and shall be arranged in a manner that excessive vibrations, if any, do not get transferred from one part to another. While applying for the license, the manufacturer shall provide details as to the product type, construction, function, and cooling capacity intended to be covered under the license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_BIS_Certificate\"><\/span>What is a BIS Certificate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The BIS is a national certification body in India\nwhich operates under the <strong>MCA<\/strong><sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mca.gov.in\/content\/mca\/global\/en\/home.html\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>, Food &amp; Public\nDistribution. It promotes &amp; regulates standards of goods &amp; products in\nIndia. However, BIS Certification in India is optional for many products\/items,\nthe Indian Government has mandated that some products\/items require BIS Certifications\nfor the products to be imported\/exported\/sold in the markets in India. BIS\nCertification ensures certain standards of quality, safety &amp; reliability of\nthe products\/items on which the ISI mark is affixed. The Bureau of Indian\nStandards Certification permits manufacturers to affix the ISI mark, which\nshows that the products\/items meet the requisite BIS standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>There are several benefits of obtaining a BIS\nCertification:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Ensures\nhigh safety &amp; quality standards as BIS-authorised products require\nadherence to certain standards.<\/li><li>Ensure\nthat products\/items cause minimal environmental damage, as the Bureau of Indian\nStandards prohibits the usage of some pollution-causing materials.<\/li><li>Since\nthe products get BIS Certification, which is a nationally recognized\ncertificate, it lends authenticity &amp; reliability to the products. It also\naids the brand gain global recognition.<\/li><li>It\npromotes the brand of the company &amp; instils customer trust and loyalty to\nthe brand, as BIS Certifications ensure high standards of quality &amp; safety\nto its users.<\/li><li>Allows\nmanufacturers uninterrupted manufacture &amp; sale of their products in the\nIndian market.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tests_Involved_in_Getting_BIS_ISI_Certification_for_Ducted_and_Package_Air_Conditioners\"><\/span>Tests Involved in Getting BIS ISI Certification for Ducted\nand Package Air Conditioners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are majorly three tests involved while assessing\nducted and package air conditioners for BIS ISI Registration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Type Test<\/li><li>Production Routine Test<ul><li>Pressure or leakage test<\/li><li>Running test<\/li><li>Earth continuity test<\/li><li>Maximum operating conditions test<\/li><li>Electric strength test<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Acceptance\nTest<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Obtaining_BIS_ISI_Certification_for_Ducted_and_Package_Air_Conditioners\"><\/span>Documents Required for Obtaining BIS ISI Certification\nfor Ducted and Package Air Conditioners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the crucial documents required to obtain\na BIS ISI Certification for ducted and package air conditioners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Identity\nproof &amp; address proof of the applicant<\/li><li>Name\n&amp; address of the office &amp; factory<\/li><li>Documents\nspecifying the establishment of the manufacturing unit like, inter alia,\nCertificate of Incorporation (CoI), MOA<\/li><li>MSME\/SSI\ncertificate, if applicable<\/li><li>The\nmanufacturing process flow covers all procedures from the raw material stage to\nthe final product stage. <\/li><li>A\ndetailed list of manufacturing machinery, along with machinery information<\/li><li>Details\nor information on outsourcing, if any, of the manufacturing process of the\nconcerned product<\/li><li>List\nof testing facilities &amp; equipment &amp;&nbsp;\ncopies of certificates of testing equipment.<\/li><li>Laboratory\ntest report following ISI standards.<\/li><li>Layout\n&amp; map the location plan of the factory and the premise<\/li><li>In-house\/independent\ntest report, if applicable<\/li><li>If a\ncertified signatory signs the application, authorization by the CEO in this\nregard <\/li><li>If\nthe manufacturer is a foreign entity\/applicant, then the nomination information\nof the All-India Representative (AIR) &amp; the nomination form, along with an\nundertaking and affidavit by the AIR.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_Involved_in_Getting_BIS_ISI_Certification_for_Ducted_and_Package_Air_Conditioners\"><\/span>Procedure Involved in Getting BIS ISI Certification\nfor Ducted and Package Air Conditioners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is the procedure involved in getting a BIS\nISI Certification for ducted and package air conditioners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Nomination of All India Representative<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For a Foreign or Overseas Manufacturer with a\nbranch office in India, the Authorised Indian Representative shall be the\nmanufacturer herself. However, for a Foreign or Overseas Manufacturer without a\nliaising office in India, the Authorised Indian Representative can be a local\ntrader, importer\/Indian subsidiary, if any, of such a manufacturer. The format\nfor the nomination letter for Authorised Indian Representativecan be found in\nForm-IV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Create\nan Account on the BIS portal <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This account shall be used to apply &amp;\nprovide for all vital documents required for applying for a BIS Certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Product\nTesting<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The products are to be tested using the above\ntests in a BIS-authorized lab to check whether the Indian Standards are met by\nthe product\/item or not, and a test report is to be prepared. This test report\nshall be valid for 3 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Application\nFilling<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The applicant or the manufacturer must fill out\nthe requisite form &amp; submit it along with the important documents to the\nauthority &amp; pay the requisite fees and other charges. While filling out the\napplication for Certification, the applicable IS for ducted and package air\nconditioners IS 8148:2018 is to be selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Provide\nInformation <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The manufacturer or the applicant is to provide\nthe requisite details regarding raw materials, machinery &amp; manufacturing\nprocess &amp; upload the test reports provided by 3rd party labs authorized by\nISI\/by an in-house lab on the factory units or premises. Also, provide\ninformation of the in-house testing facility available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Inspection\n<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the application with the requisite\ndocuments is obtained by the BIS, it sends its team of experts to visit the manufacturing\nunit or premise &amp; conduct all the crucial tests to check for compliance\nwith the ISI standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Verification\n<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After the inspection, a BIS officer verifies the\ndocuments and the test report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Grant\nof Certificate<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the\nofficer is satisfied with the inspection and verification of the report and the\nessential documents, the product is granted a BIS ISI Certification for Ducted\nand Package Air Conditioners and the manufacturer is now permitted to use the\nISI mark on her products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The complete process of testing, BIS assessment of the\napplication, documents, test reports and the final grant of certificate for BIS\nISI Registration can take up to thirty-five to forty-five days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validity_of_BIS_ISI_Certification_for_Ducted_and_Package_Air_Conditioners\"><\/span>Validity of BIS ISI Certification for Ducted and\nPackage Air Conditioners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A BIS ISI Certification for ducted and package air\nconditioners is initially granted for a period of one year and can be extended\nfor a time period of 2 years from the date of receipt of the certificate and\nthe same can be renewed if there is no change in the product specifications.\nThe subsequent BIS ISI certificate granted for the renewal shall be valid for a\nperiod of 1 to 5 years from the date of receipt of the BIS Certificate. The BIS\nCertificate is subject to the applicable licensing &amp; surveillance fee. If\nthe application for the renewal of BIS ISI Certification of the product is made\nafter the validity period, a prescribed late fee shall also be filed together\nwith the BIS application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As manufacturers of ducted and package air conditioners, it is prudent to obtain a BIS ISI Certificate to freely manufacture, store, sell, import, or export one\u2019s products in the Indian market. The BIS Certificate also gives the brand an edge over other brands as the ISI mark lends credibility to the product, ensures high standards of quality and safety, increases the goodwill of the brand, and thus instils customer loyalty and confidence in the brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read Our Article<\/b>: <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-isi-certification-for-red-phosphorus\/\">BIS ISI Certification for Red Phosphorus \u2013 An Overview<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The demand for air-conditioners is high in the Indian market, given how harsh and unforgiving summer can get in India. Given the high demand, there are many players in the market manufacturing and selling air-conditioners. 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