Mandatory BIS Standard

ISI Mark for Cookware, Utensils and Cans for food and Beverages

Mandatory in stages from 1 Mar 2025Non-Ferrous Metals

Minimum marking fee per year: ₹9,400 – ₹1,87,000; Micro to large firms
Testing cost: ₹9,720 – ₹30,000; Based on 7 lab prices
HSN codes: 73239390, 76151010, 72101200; Check the code with customs

BIS certification guarantees quality and safety of cookware, utensils, and food/beverage cans. Mandatory under the Quality Control Order (QCO) 2024 covering stainless steel, aluminum, and other materials.

Applicable Indian Standards for ISI Mark for Cookware, Utensils and Cans for food and Beverages

IS number	Product	Testing cost
IS 14756 : 2022	Stainless Steel CookwareHSN 73239390	₹14,000 – ₹30,0005 labs
IS 1660:2009	Wrought Aluminium UtensilsHSN 76151010	₹14,000 – ₹30,0006 labs
IS 13983:1994	Stainless Steel Sinks for Domestic PurposesHSN 73239390	₹9,720 – ₹18,5007 labs
IS 9396 (Part 1) : 1987	Round Open Top Sanitary Cans for Foods and Drinks – TinplateHSN 72101200	—
IS 14407:1996	Aluminium cans for beveragesHSN 76129010	—

Legal order: Stainless Steel & Aluminium Utensils QCO, 2024; effective 01-03-2025 (phased)
Legal order: Wrought Aluminium Utensils QCO (DPIIT); enforcement due 01-10-2026
Legal order: Aluminium Cans for Beverages QCO (Dept of Chemicals & Petrochemicals); enforcement due 01-10-2026

Minimum marking fee by firm size

You pay BIS a minimum marking fee every year. Micro, small and medium firms (with Udyam registration) pay less. BIS also works out a fee from the unit rate and your production. You pay whichever amount is higher.

IS number	Large	Medium	Small	Micro	Unit rate
IS 14756 : 2022	₹51,000	₹42,000	₹25,500	₹10,200	₹0.25 per kg
IS 1660:2009	₹47,000	₹38,000	₹23,500	₹9,400	₹17.30 per tonne
IS 13983:1994	₹1,02,000	₹82,000	₹51,000	₹20,400	₹4 per piece
IS 9396 (Part 1) : 1987	₹66,000	₹53,000	₹33,000	₹13,200	₹8.25 per tonne
IS 14407:1996	₹1,87,000	₹1,50,000	₹93,500	₹37,400	₹0.06 per 100 pieces

Other BIS charges: ₹9,000 for every ISI mark product: application charge ₹1,000 · licence fee ₹1,000 · audit charges ₹7,000
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All prices are a guide only and do not include GST. Rules and dates can change, so check the latest notice before you apply. Ask us for an up-to-date quote.

Common questions

What is BIS certification?

BIS certification ensures product quality, safety, and compliance with Indian Standards.

What is BIS certification for cookware, utensils, and cans?

BIS certification ensures product quality and safety, making compliance mandatory under the Quality Control Order (QCO) 2024 for food-contact metal products.

Which Indian Standards (IS) codes apply?

Examples include IS 14756:2022 (stainless steel cookware), IS 1660:2009 (aluminum utensils), and IS 14407:1996 (aluminum beverage cans).

How to apply for BIS certification?

Submit an application, undergo factory inspection, and pass product testing as per BIS standards.

When is certification mandatory?

April 1, 2025 (large enterprises), July 1, 2025 (small), October 1, 2025 (micro).

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