ISI Certificate for Packaged Drinking Water - Process, Fees

The Bureau of Indian Standards also known as (BIS) is a statutory licensing authority that standardizes quality and safety parameters of products under various schemes. Under one such scheme the mineral water plants and producers of packaged drinking water are required to get an ISI certificate for their business.

The ISI Certification is a quality certificate which ensures that the product is safe to use by its consumers. It plays a crucial role in establishing trust among consumers of the product.

Having said that, obtaining a ISI certification can be a hideous task for many in India. This is where our subject matter expertise comes in, we have helped many small businesses and enterprises secure their BIS certification in record time at the lowest consulting fee possible. Let's dive further into the article to know more about the requirement and process of ISI registration for mineral water plants.

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Table of Content

What is ISI registration for mineral drinking water
Documents required for ISI registration for packaged mineral water
How to get ISI certificate for manufacturers
Fee for ISI registration for RO manufacturers
Benefits of ISI registration
How to setup inhouse test tab for mineral water plant
Conclusion
Frequently Asked Questions

Requirement for ISI Certification for Packaged Drinking Water

ISI mark registration certificate is a document that signifies quality and assurance of a product. As per the guidelines of ministry of consumers affairs, food and public distribution, BIS certification for products listed in various bis schemes is an obligatory compliance for manufacturers in the country. Purpose of certifying a mineral water with an ISI Mark certificate is to regulate the quality and ensure that the end product is consumable.

Documents Required for ISI certificate for Packaged Water

These are the following documents that are needed to be attached during the filing of application with BIS Licensing authorities.

Basic Details of Applicant
Pest Control Certificate is Required
incorporation certificate is Required
NOC From State Pollution Control Board
Layout Design of the Mineral Water Plant
Trademark Details Required for the Brand
Partnership Deed in Case of Partnership Firm
Sanctioned Electric Load Capacity of the Plant
Water Test Report from BIS Authorized Test Labs
Factory License Registration Certificate if Required
Medical Details or Certificate of the Workers in the Plant
Ownership Proof of the Land such as Lease Document/Rent Deed

How to apply for ISI Registration with BIS?

The ISI mark certificate for Mineral water plant is only granted after rigorous verification and inspection of the plant. Once the testing criterias are satisfied the BIS certification will be granted by the authorities.

The process of registration with BIS for Mineral Water plants is categorized in the following steps with Professional Utilities.

A user login credential is required to be created on the portal of BIS to initiate the certification process for the applicants. In order to create a user login ID, Applicants are required to provide some basic details to create a user login account.

Once the user ID is created. Applicants are required to provide all the above listed documents and file application form as per their requirement and under eligible BIS scheme, before filling the application it is very important to identify the correct IS number or under which BIS scheme the product or service falls.

After the application is submitted along with the required fee for certification. The licensing authority will scrutinize and cross examine the submitted documents and test reports. An inspection and sample testing at the premises will also be carried out by the BIS to ensure credibility before processing the application further.

Once all the formalities and inspection is carried out successfully the ISI certificate for the mineral water plant will be issued by the licensing department within 60-90 days.

Fee for ISI Certification for Packaged Drinking Water

The Fee for ISI Certification with Professional Utilities starts from ₹ 70,000.

Particulars	Fee
Application Fee	₹ 1,000
Sample Test Fee	As applicable
ISI Licensing Cost	₹ 1,000
Inspection Charge	₹ 7,000
Professional Fee Starts From	₹ 70,000

Note:- For micro-scale businesses, the government offers concessions of up to 80%, while small and medium-scale businesses can avail themselves of a 20% concession on ISI marking fees.

Setting Up Inhouse Lab For testing

As per the guidelines issued by BIS it is very important for manufacturers to have testing facilities in their premises to carry out qualified check ups at different stages of the process. The purpose of having an inhouse lab is just to ensure the quality.

Plant must have an in-house lab to obtain ISI certification for their purifying and packaging of mineral water.
The lab must have all necessary machinery and testing equipment to test the products before applying for ISI marking.
As per BIS guidelines, an initial test should be conducted at the manufacturing plant itself to ensure compliance with Indian standards.

Professional Utilities can help you set up your in-house lab for your respective products. Our team of experts is well-versed in Indian quality parameters and can guide you through the entire registration process without any hassle or delay.

Testing Requirements for Setting up in House Lab

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Test	IS Standard	Test Sample
Thermotolerant Bacteria	15185	250 ml
Coliform Bacteria	5401 (part-1)	250 ml
Sulphite Reducing Anaerobes	13428	50 ml
Fecal Streptococci & Staphylococcus aureus	5887	250 ml
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa	13428	250 ml
Aerobic Microbial Count	5402	100 ml
Yeast & Mold	5403	250 ml
Salmonella	15187	250 ml
Shigella	5887	250 ml
Vibrio Cholerae & V. parahaemolyticus	5887	250 ml

Other Testing Requirements

Testing Requirements	Testing parameter
Organoleptic & Physical Requirement	Color	Odour	Taste	pH
Chemical Requirement	Barium	Copper	Iron	Manganese, Zinc, Alkalinity
Toxic Substance Requirement	Mercury	Cadmium	Arsenic	Lead
Microbiological Requirement	Escherichia coli (Thermo tolerant bacteria)	Coliform bacteria	Yeast	Mold

Packaging Standard for Mineral Water bottles

Particulars	IS Standard
Polyethylene	10146
Polyvinyl Chloride	10156
Poly-alkylene terephthalate	12252
Polypropylene	10910

Guidelines for ISI Certification for Mineral Water Packers

These are the following guidelines that are required to be followed by the manufacturer.

The water should not be treated with harmful chemicals during the process of purification.
It should not required to be treated any further once bottled up
During the remineralising process they must ensure that ingredients used for it
Plants are required to take water only from following sources

Surface water
Civic water supply
Underground sources
Sea water

Water should not be over extracted from the above mentioned sources and the extraction should be as per the guidelines of central ground water authority.

Conclusion

The ISI Registration is an important document that is needed by the manufacturers and producers. Obtaining the registration is not just obligatory but also helps the businesses create a brand value for themselves. With professional utilities you can get your ISI mark certification in just a few simple steps. Our team of experts will walk you through every step of the registration process and its compliances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the validity of ISI certificate for mineral water packaging units

The maximum validity period of an ISI certificate is up to 1 year. License holders are required to renew their ISI certificate prior to their due date.