{"id":51536,"date":"2022-12-29T15:12:27","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T09:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=51536"},"modified":"2022-12-29T15:12:28","modified_gmt":"2022-12-29T09:42:28","slug":"bis-isi-certification-for-switches-for-domestic-purposes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-isi-certification-for-switches-for-domestic-purposes\/","title":{"rendered":"BIS ISI Certification for Switches for Domestic Purposes: Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The BIS ISI certificate is a globally-acknowledged\ncertification that empowers manufacturers to produce quality and safer\nproducts. There are several electronic products, including switches that fall\nunder the BIS mandatory marking scheme. Products that pass the testing\nrequirements under the standards can only use the ISI marking. The ISI marking\nsignifies product quality and helps end-users to pick the safer product. The\nunauthorized use of ISI marking can incur severe penalties for defaulters. In\nthis write-up, we will take a closer look at the BIS ISI certification for\nswitches for domestic purposes, granted by the Bureau of Indian Standards. <\/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-switches-for-domestic-purposes\/#Types_of_Switches_falling_under_Mandatory_ISI_marking_Scheme\" >Types of Switches falling\nunder Mandatory ISI marking Scheme<\/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-switches-for-domestic-purposes\/#Testing_Requirements_for_BIS_ISI_Certification_for_switches\" >Testing Requirements for\nBIS ISI Certification for switches<\/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-switches-for-domestic-purposes\/#Labelling_Norms_for_Switches_as_per_IS-3854_1997\" >Labelling Norms for\nSwitches as per IS-3854:1997<\/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-switches-for-domestic-purposes\/#Mandatory_Documents_Concerning_BIS_ISI_Certification_for_Switches\" >Mandatory Documents Concerning BIS ISI Certification\nfor Switches<\/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-switches-for-domestic-purposes\/#Process_of_Securing_BIS_ISI_Certification_for_Switches\" >Process of Securing BIS\nISI Certification for Switches<\/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-switches-for-domestic-purposes\/#What_about_the_Renewal_of_the_BIS_ISI_Certification_for_Switches\" >What about the Renewal of the BIS ISI Certification for Switches?<\/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-switches-for-domestic-purposes\/#What_Is_The_Penal_Provision_For_The_Misuse_Of_ISI_Marking\" >What Is The Penal\nProvision For The Misuse Of ISI Marking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-isi-certification-for-switches-for-domestic-purposes\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Switches_falling_under_Mandatory_ISI_marking_Scheme\"><\/span><strong>Types of Switches falling\nunder Mandatory ISI marking Scheme<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bureau of Indian Standards regulates the ISI marking\nscheme for various products in India. The Bureau considers various Indian\nStandards (IS) for formulating testing grounds for different products. Switches\nthat are used for household purposes fall under IS-3854:1997. The standard\nbriefs out the testing requirements for switches that adhere to an operating\nvoltage of not more than 440 V and a rated current of 60 A. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Apart from this, the IS-3854:199 also applies to other\nswitches as shown below: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Switches having pilot\nlights <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Switches with a time\ndelay device<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Electromagnetic remote\ncontrol switches <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Testing_Requirements_for_BIS_ISI_Certification_for_switches\"><\/span><strong>Testing Requirements for\nBIS ISI Certification for switches<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming to the testing requirements, the aforesaid standard\nrequires switches to pass the following tests: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Normal operation <\/li><li>Making and Breaking\ncapacity <\/li><li>Resistance to abnormal\nfire and heat <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Let\u2019s dig into some mandatory tests to be performed by\ncertified BIS lab to determine switches quality. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Test for Normal operation <\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Switches must seamlessly\nmake and break an electrical circuit at the rate of current and voltage for\n20000 switch cycles, which translates to 40000 operations. This requirement is\nlaid for switches with a rated current of 6A and 16A. Furthermore, switches\nwith a rated current above 16A must withstand 10000 cycles at a rate not\nsurpassing 6 cycles\/minutes. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The test circuit should\nnot surpass the maximum threshold -&gt;110% of the rated voltage while testing\nswitches on an open circuit.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>During such tests, all\nmetal parts shall be earthed via a copper wire fuse measuring at L-75mm and\nD-0.125mm. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Test for\nbreaking and making capacity<\/em><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Switches when new after passing half of the tests cited\nunder Annex E shall be able to make and break a current 130% of the rated\ncurrent and 110% of the rated voltage. This capability should remain intact\neven after performing 10 such successive tests at the interval of 30 seconds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Furthermore, manufacturers must take the following notes\ninto account for testing newly manufactured switches <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Tests as per the\ngoverning standards are type tests. Clause 26 entails the information\nconcerning the schedule of routine and type of tests.<\/li><li>Specimens must undergo\nstipulated tests under normal conditions with no changes whatsoever unless\notherwise illustrated. Flush-type switches that are not in line with the\naccepted standard sheet should be tested together with their corresponding\nboxes. <\/li><li>The testing temperature\nrange for the new switches should lie between 15-35 degrees Celsius.<\/li><li>Nine specimens are\nrequired for testing for switches with one rated current and one rated voltage.\nLikewise, 15 testing samples are required for switches marked with two rated\nvoltages. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Labelling_Norms_for_Switches_as_per_IS-3854_1997\"><\/span><strong>Labelling Norms for\nSwitches as per IS-3854:1997<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every manufacturer makes sure to affix the following\ninformation on the new switches: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Rated current in amperes\n(A)<\/li><li>Lamp current in amperes\n(ax)<\/li><li>Rated Voltages in Volts<\/li><li>Symbol concerning the\nnature of the supply <\/li><li>Manufacturer\u2019s name, and\ntrademark, if any. <\/li><li>Catalog number<\/li><li>Symbol relating to\nmini-gap construction, if applicable<\/li><li>Symbol relating to the\nthreshold of protection against ingress of water<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandatory_Documents_Concerning_BIS_ISI_Certification_for_Switches\"><\/span><strong>Mandatory Documents Concerning BIS ISI Certification\nfor Switches <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nis the list of documents required for BIS ISI Certification for Switches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Name and address of the production unit<\/li><li>Document reflecting the legal status of the production\nunit such as MoA, Incorporation Certificate, and partnership deed, whichever is\navailable. <\/li><li>Process flow chart relating to the manufacturing process <\/li><li>List of machinery and testing equipment <\/li><li>Copy of certified calibration instruments<\/li><li>Third-party lab report generated after inspecting the\ncollected samples<\/li><li>Layout plan concerning production unit <\/li><li>Authorization letter from the CEO declaring the applicant\nhas been assigned the task of securing the ISI certificate. <\/li><li>Nomination details concerning the Indian agent if the\napplicant belongs to the overseas nation. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_of_Securing_BIS_ISI_Certification_for_Switches\"><\/span><strong>Process of Securing BIS\nISI Certification for Switches<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The process of securing a BIS <strong>ISI Certification<\/strong> for switches is as\nfollows: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Step 1:&nbsp; File the prescribed\napplication&nbsp; <\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is to file a prescribed application\n(Form V) with the BIS. You also need to furnish a standard fee which may\ninclude audit expenses along with the application form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> you can only file one application for one product. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Step 2: On-site inspection of the production unit <\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon receiving the application, the authority i.e.\nBIS directs its officials to vet the production unit for any non-conformity.\nDuring the inspection, the officials perform an in-depth check of quality\nmeasures and manufacturing processes and consequently collect some samples for\nlab testing.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Step 3: Sample testing and Report Collection<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Collected samples will then be shared with the\nBIS-certified lab, which determines the quality of the same based on tests\nmentioned under the Indian Standard. After the successful completion of tests,\nthe lab prepares a brief report. The applicant will be accountable for the\nreport collection and its submission to the BIS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Step 4: Issuance of ISI Certificate<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The report shared will then be vetted by the BIS for\nany non-conformity with the standard. If the report comes out clean, the\nauthority will finally accord the BIS ISI certificate for switches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_about_the_Renewal_of_the_BIS_ISI_Certification_for_Switches\"><\/span><strong>What about the Renewal of the BIS ISI Certification for Switches?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A BIS <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/isi-mark-certification\">ISI Certification<\/a> <\/strong>for switches or any other products remains valid for 1 year. The license holder must renew the certificate before the deadline arrives to avert late fines or penalties. The application for renewal must have the signature of the practicing CA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Penal_Provision_For_The_Misuse_Of_ISI_Marking\"><\/span><strong>What Is The Penal\nProvision For The Misuse Of ISI Marking? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One who is found guilty of\nunauthorized utilization of ISI marking shall confront a dual penalty\ncomprising;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Monetary fines of Rs.\n50000<\/li><li>Jail term of one year <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The production of domestic switches in India attracts copies amount of compliance concerning production, quality, and labelling. Those who breach BIS norms may find it difficult to sell their product in the Indian marketplace. Therefore, every switch manufacturer must abide by the applicable standards and <strong>BIS\u2019s<\/strong><sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bis.gov.in\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> guidelines to stay compliant. <\/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\/isi-certification-procedure\/\">An Overview Of ISI Certification Procedure<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The BIS ISI certificate is a globally-acknowledged certification that empowers manufacturers to produce quality and safer products. There are several electronic products, including switches that fall under the BIS mandatory marking scheme. Products that pass the testing requirements under the standards can only use the ISI marking. The ISI marking signifies product quality and helps [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":51537,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2371],"tags":[2989],"acf":{"service_id":"221"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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