INTRODUCTION

Screwing taps are a type of faucet or tap commonly found in plumbing systems. They have a handle that you can turn clockwise (screw down) to shut off the flow of water and counterclockwise to turn it on. These taps are used to control the flow of water in sinks, bathtubs, and other plumbing fixtures.

To ensure the product quality of screwing taps, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has made it mandatory for manufacturers to undergo BIS registration and obtain the BIS ISI mark before selling it in the market. Manufacturers can use the ISI Mark on their products only after obtaining a license from BIS that is granted after BIS registration. The presence of the ISI mark on a product indicates that it complies with BIS's stringent quality standards

IS 6171:1992 covers screwing taps. This standard specifies the technical supply conditions for screwing taps used in general engineering. Screwing taps are classified based on the number of thread flutes and the shape of the shank.

REQUIREMENTS FOR IS 6171:1992

1.     Screwing taps must be made of the material specified in the standard.

2.     The hardness of the screwing taps must be as specified in the standard.

3.     This standard specifies the general requirements for screwing taps.

4.     Screwing taps must meet the general requirements of this standard.

5.     Unless otherwise specified, all screwing taps must have straight flutes.

6.     All dimensions must be in accordance with standards.

7.     Screwing taps must be packed and labelled in accordance with IS 6171: 1992.

8.     Each screwing tap or set of screwing taps must be wrapped in non-absorbent paper before being packaged in a carton.

9.     The specified information must be printed on the carton.

10.  The Manufacturer must obtain a BIS license from the Bureau of Indian Standards to use a standard mark (ISI Mark).

Process for BIS ISI Mark Certification

To know the process in detail, please visit:

• ISI Mark Certification for Domestic Manufactures
• ISI Mark Certification for Foreign Manufactures

Under BIS Registration Products ISI and CRS

• BIS CRS Registration For IT Products List
• ISI Mark Registration For ISI Products List

Benefits of BIS Certification

The BIS registration provides the following benefits:

1.     Increase sales: BIS-registered products are more likely to be of higher quality and attract more customers.

2.     Reduce the amount of money spent on quality maintenance: Upon getting certification, there's no need to follow separate quality guidelines for products.

3.     Enhance product credibility and reduce environmental risk: BIS-certified items are genuine and trustworthy because they work really well and last a long time.

4.     Ensure the highest level of quality and dependability: The presence of a BIS registration number implies that the product is of high quality and dependability.

5.     Ensure the organization’s expansion: BIS certification boosts your product’s reputation, resulting in significant growth and market exposure.

CONCLUSION

Screwing taps has been included in the mandatory ISI Certification Scheme under the IS 6171:1992 standard. Manufacturers cannot import, export, or sell this product in the Indian consumer market without the ISI Mark imprinted.

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