{"id":53835,"date":"2023-03-22T16:57:55","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T11:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=53835"},"modified":"2023-03-22T16:57:57","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T11:27:57","slug":"bis-certification-for-retro-reflective-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-certification-for-retro-reflective-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"BIS Certification for Retro-Reflective Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Retro-Reflective devices\ncome in handy for cyclists by making them visible on road during the night\ncommute. These devices help avert possible fatalities on road triggered by\nchallenging light scenarios. BIS has underpinned a\nslew of guidelines on how these products should be manufactured and tested in\nview of the governing legislation namely ISO 6742 (part 2). Let\u2019s talk about\nthese requirements in detail and have a walkthrough of the process for securing\nBIS certification for Retro-reflective devices in India.<\/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-certification-for-retro-reflective-devices\/#An_Overview_of_ISO_6742_part_2_%E2%80%93_An_Indian_Standard\" >An Overview of ISO 6742 (part 2) &#8211; An Indian Standard<\/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-certification-for-retro-reflective-devices\/#Tests_to_Qualify_For_BIS_Certification_for_Retro-Reflective_Devices\" >Tests to Qualify For BIS Certification for Retro-Reflective Devices<\/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-certification-for-retro-reflective-devices\/#Marking_Requirements_for_Retro-Reflective_Device\" >Marking Requirements for Retro-Reflective Device<\/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-certification-for-retro-reflective-devices\/#Documents_Needed_For_BIS_Certification_for_Retro-Reflective_Devices\" >Documents Needed For BIS Certification for Retro-Reflective Devices<\/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-certification-for-retro-reflective-devices\/#How_to_Obtain_BIS_Certification_for_Retro-Reflective_Devices\" >How to Obtain BIS Certification for Retro-Reflective Devices?<\/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-certification-for-retro-reflective-devices\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_of_ISO_6742_part_2_%E2%80%93_An_Indian_Standard\"><\/span>An Overview of ISO 6742 (part 2) &#8211; An Indian Standard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ISO 6742 (Part 2) was adopted by the\nBureau of Indian Standards on the recommendation of the transport engineering\ndivision council. This standard is quite similar to the global version of the standard\nnamely ISO 6742\/2-1985.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ISO 6742 (Part 2) pens down the\nphotometric and physical requirements to which Retro-Reflective devices must\nadhere. Such devices serve as life-saving gear for cyclists as they help them\nget noticed by other motorists on road in low visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Classification of\nRetro-Reflective Devices<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IS\/ISO 6742-2:2015\nclassifies Retro-Reflective Devices depending on product type and color as\nshown below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Reflector<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Retro-reflective Tyres (White, White\/Yellow)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Retro-reflective Spoke Cases (White)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Retro-reflective Spokes (White)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each reflector must adhere to the photometric and colorimetric requirements\ncited in the standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CIL values for such devices shall be in line with what is mentioned\nin the standard. Each reflector must adhere to a <strong><em>specific installable method<\/em><\/strong>\nso the end-user can mount them in the intended orientation on their bicycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quality tests for each product type are mandatory as per the standard if\nthe production facility manufactured all varieties of retro-reflective devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tests_to_Qualify_For_BIS_Certification_for_Retro-Reflective_Devices\"><\/span>Tests to Qualify For BIS Certification for Retro-Reflective Devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The retro-reflective\ndevices must pass the following tests to become eligible for the BIS\ncertification:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Temperature Resistance Test<\/li><li>Photometric Requirements<\/li><li>Colorimetric Requirements<\/li><li>Moisture Resistance Test<\/li><li>Impact Test<\/li><li>Resistance To Fuels<\/li><li>Adhesion Test<\/li><li>Abrasion Resistance<\/li><li>Resistance To Corrosion<\/li><li>Water Test<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A lab in which all these tests are proposed to take place should be\nadequately maintained and must have qualified staff. And the way these tests\nshould be performed is mentioned in the standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marking_Requirements_for_Retro-Reflective_Device\"><\/span>Marking Requirements for Retro-Reflective Device<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each retro-reflective device must bear standardized markings reflecting the following details. Every manufacturer must refer to IS 6742 (part 2): 2015 for this purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Part of ISO 6742<\/li><li>Manufacturer&#8217;s Name Or Trademark<\/li><li>ISI Marking<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Only qualified products\ncan bear ISI marking. Stringent penalties would be imposed on those involved in\nthe illicit of use of the same. The BIS will vet the production facility and\npaperwork thoroughly from a compliance standpoint before granting the BIS ISI\ncertification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Needed_For_BIS_Certification_for_Retro-Reflective_Devices\"><\/span>Documents Needed For BIS Certification for Retro-Reflective Devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The mandatory documentation for BIS certification for retro-reflective is\nas follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Factory license<\/li><li>Pollution NOC accorded by SPCB<\/li><li>List of apparatus and equipment in the lab<\/li><li>Partnership deed or COI<\/li><li>A lab report affirming the product quality<\/li><li>Flowchart showing the production process <\/li><li>Details of products to be registered under the BIS ISI scheme<\/li><li>Details of production-related machinery <\/li><li>Trademark registration<\/li><li>An authorization letter for an agent to file a BIS license <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Obtain_BIS_Certification_for_Retro-Reflective_Devices\"><\/span>How to Obtain BIS Certification for Retro-Reflective Devices?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The detailed procedure concerning the BIS certification for Retro-reflective devices is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Go To the BIS Website\nand File E-Application<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The application for BIS\nISI certification is available on the BIS official portal. All you need is to\nget access to this application and fill it out with legitimate details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Post this, the portal will\nprompt you to upload the aforementioned documents in the standard format. Once\ndone, the final step of application filling will arrive, which is fee\nsubmission. Do the needful to pay the fee and secure an acknowledgment receipt\nfor future reference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>No two or more products can be registered under the ISI scheme via a single application. You must file a separate application if you deal with multiple product types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Thorough Vetting\nof Paperwork and Production Premise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this step, the <strong>BIS officials<\/strong><sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bis.gov.in\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> are supposed to perform a comprehensive vetting of submitted paperwork and the production facility to discover any non-conformity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While probing the\nmanufacturing premise for non-compliance, the inspecting personnel will put\nextra stress on the following parameters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Manufacturing\nInfrastructure<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Testing capabilities<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Production process&nbsp; <\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Standard(s) being followed<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note: On-site vetting\nshall be immediately followed by another vital step, which is Sample\ncollection. While doing so, the officials will follow the sampling methods as\nmentioned in the standard. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Lab testing and report preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chosen samples shall\nmake their way to the certified lab where the following tests will be performed\nas per the Standard\u2019s directions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Temperature resistance test<\/li><li>Photometric requirements<\/li><li>Colorimetric requirements<\/li><li>Moisture Resistance test<\/li><li>Impact test<\/li><li>Resistance to fuels<\/li><li>Adhesion test<\/li><li>Abrasion resistance<\/li><li>Resistance to corrosion<\/li><li>Water test<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Post-test completion, the lab will enclose their finding in a detailed report, which will be further shared with the applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Report Review and\nGrant of BIS license<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The applicant, after receiving the lab report, shall contact the authority and share the lab report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The authority, in response, performs a detailed review of the report to find any non-conformity with the product(s). Based on the outcomes of the tests, the authority will either approve or reject the certification request.<\/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><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/bis-registration\">BIS certification<\/a><\/strong> for Retro-reflective devices enables manufacturers to carry out production and testing undertakings in a standardized way, leading to improved product quality. Products with ISI marking foster a credible image in the market as compared to non-marked or generic counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: <br><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-certification-in-india\/\">What Is BIS Certification In India?\n<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Retro-Reflective devices come in handy for cyclists by making them visible on road during the night commute. These devices help avert possible fatalities on road triggered by challenging light scenarios. BIS has underpinned a slew of guidelines on how these products should be manufactured and tested in view of the governing legislation namely ISO 6742 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":53836,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[243],"tags":[2783],"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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