Processed Cereal based complementary foods are special baby foods made from grains like rice, wheat, oats, or corn. Babies start eating these foods when they are around six months old and are learning to eat solid things. We call them "complementary" because they work together with breast milk or baby formula to give babies all the good things they need to grow healthy. These foods help babies get used to different tastes and textures and provide important nutrients for their growth and development.

Complementary foods come in different forms, like cereals, porridge, or flakes, and they are often made even better by adding important vitamins and minerals. They are easy for babies to digest and give them the energy and nutrients they need to grow strong.

IS 11536:2022 is a set of rules for making baby food from cereals. These rules say how this baby food should be made, tested, and checked to make sure it's safe and good to eat. It's meant for babies who are between six months and two years old. So, it's food that helps babies grow after they start eating more than just milk.

REQUIREMENTS FOR IS 11536:2022

1.     The baby food made from processed cereals should be in the form of powder, tiny pieces, or flat flakes.

2.     It must not have any lumps and should look the same throughout. Also, it shouldn't have things like preservatives, colors, or flavors added.

3.     It has to contain at least 75% of ground cereals and legumes mixed together.

4.     If you have to mix it with water before feeding the baby, it should have at least 15% protein when it's dry.

5.     This protein must be good quality, almost as good as casein. And it shouldn't have more than 100 mg of sodium in every 100 grams when it's ready to eat.

6.     It can also have other ingredients listed in the rules. All the ingredients must be clean, safe, suitable, and of good quality.

7.     They must make it in a clean place and pack it properly. The baby food must follow all the rules mentioned in the standards.

8.     The package they put it in should be easy to recycle or break down naturally.

9.     The manufacturer should tell you when it was made and when it's good to use on the package.

10.  They should also seal it tightly and keep it clean.

11.  On the package, you might see something called the ISI Mark and the ECO Mark.

12.  These show that the baby food follows the rules.

13.  To use the ISI Mark, the manufacturer needs to get a special license from the Bureau of Indian Standards.

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

Processed Cereal-based complementary foods have been included in the mandatory ISI Certification Scheme under the IS 11536:2022 standard. Manufacturers cannot import, export, or sell this product in the Indian consumer market without the ISI Mark.

If you require assistance with BIS ISI registration for Processed Cereal-based complementary foods or ISI mark certification for Processed Cereal-based complementary foods, you can rely on Evtlindia. We offer comprehensive support with all documentation formalities at India's BIS office, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free registration experience. We will guide you through the entire process, from start to finish.

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