Cookware & Kitchenware Testing

Test kitchenware for the BIS standards that apply to it and for what it may release into food.

How Cookware & Kitchenware Testing works

1Assessment of requirement
2Sample collection
3Right lab assigned
4Testing
5Test report

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Overview of Cookware & Kitchenware Testing

Tested by: NABL-accredited partner lab
Regulation: BIS standards & food contact limits
Typical turnaround: 7–15 working days
Sample needed: 3–6 pieces per model

Pressure cookers have long needed the ISI mark under IS 2347, with tests on the safety valve, gasket release, pressure and handle strength, and several kinds of stainless steel and aluminium utensils have since been brought under BIS certification. Material grade and thickness are the main checks for utensils, because thin or substituted metal is a common defect.

For anything that touches food, buyers and export markets also look at chemical release: lead and cadmium from glazed ceramics, formaldehyde and melamine from melamine tableware, and PFAS from some non-stick coatings, alongside coating adhesion and abrasion. See PFAS testing and food contact migration testing.

What we do for you

Lab and parameter list chosen for your purpose: licence, export, buyer or internal QC
Sampling guidance, and pickup or on-site sampling where needed
One contact who follows up with the lab until the report is issued
Report explained in plain language, with next steps if a result fails

What to send

The lab confirms the exact quantity and packing for your product when we book the test.

Sample

Quantity: 3–6 pieces per model
Sealed and labelled with the product name, batch number and date
Packed securely so that it is not damaged in transit

Details to share

Product name, material or grade and intended use
Drawings or specifications, where relevant
The standard or buyer specification to test against
Markets where the product will be sold

How we handle Cookware & Kitchenware Testing

1
Assessment of requirement
We confirm the standard, the list of tests and how many samples your product needs.
2
Sample collection
We collect the samples from your factory or warehouse, or tell you exactly where to send them.
3
Right lab assigned
We choose an accredited lab (NABL, BIS-recognised or ILAC) that covers your standard and can start soonest.
4
Testing
The lab tests your samples against the standard. We follow up and tell you at once if a test fails.
5
Test report
You receive the signed test report, ready to use for BIS, WPC, CE or your buyer.

What the lab tests

Parameter	Why it is checked
Pressure cooker safety tests	Valve, gasket release, pressure, handles
Material grade and thickness	Stainless steel and aluminium utensils
Non-stick coating adhesion and abrasion	Durability of the coating
Lead and cadmium release	Glazed ceramics and enamel
Formaldehyde and melamine migration	Melamine tableware
PFAS screening	Non-stick coatings, for export

The final list depends on your product, its standard and the purpose of testing. We confirm it with you before the sample goes to the lab.

Frequently asked questions

Do imported utensils need the ISI mark?

If the product is covered by a BIS order, yes. Foreign makers need their own BIS licence before the goods can be imported. We check whether your product type is covered.

Which standard is the product tested against?

The Indian Standard, international standard or buyer specification that applies to your product and market. We confirm it with you before testing, and the report states the method used for each parameter.

Who carries out the testing?

Instacertify’s partner laboratories, accredited by NABL to ISO/IEC 17025 for the parameters on your report. We choose the lab, arrange the sample, follow up until the report is issued and explain the results to you.

What our clients say

“Instacertify helped us get BIS CRS certification for our entire product range within just 6 weeks. Their team handled everything from documentation to lab coordination. Highly professional service.”

Akash GuptaBIS CRS · Electronics brand

“They handled complete certification for us, from ISO 9001 to BIS for PVC cables and plugs. Thorough, professional and always available — they knew what needed to be done and when.”

Shivank VishnoiISO 9001 & BIS · Cables

“Getting TEC approvals for our access-control products seemed confusing and complex, but Instacertify made it simple.”

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Not sure which certification you need?

Send us the product name and the countries you sell in. A specialist replies with the standards that apply, the documents to prepare, the lab cost and the timeline. The assessment is free.

The list of approvals comes to you in writing
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