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SCHEME OF TESTING AND INSPECTION

FOR CERTIFICATION OF
DOMESTIC PRESSURE COOKERS
ACCORDING TO IS 2347:2006

1.0 LABORATORY – A laboratory shall be maintained which shall be suitably equipped

and staffed, where different tests given in the specification shall be carried out in accordance with
the methods given in the specification.

1.1 All testing apparatus shall be periodically checked and calibrated records of such
checks/calibration shall be maintained.

1.2 CALIBRATION - The pressure gauges of both air pressure test apparatus and hydraulic
test pump apparatus shall be calibrated at least once in every six months from an approved
independent agency or by manufacturer of such a gauges.

2.0 TEST RECORDS - All records of tests and inspection shall be kept in suitable forms
approved by the Bureau.

2.1 Copies of any records and other connected papers that may be required by the Bureau
shall be made available at any time on request.

3.0 QUALITY CONTROL – It is recommended that, as far as possible, Statistical Quality

Control (SQC) methods may be used for controlling the quality of the product during production
as envisaged in this Scheme [See IS 397(Part I) : 2003, IS 397(Part 2) : 2003 and IS 397(Part
3):2003].

3.1 In addition, effort should be made to gradually introduce Quality Management System in
accordance with the quality system modules as per IS/ISO 9001: 2000

4.0 STANDARD MARK – The Standard Mark, as given in Column (1) of the
First Schedule of the licence shall be stamped on the body and lid of each pressure
cooker, provided always that the pressure cooker so marked conforms to all the requirements of
the specification.

4.0 MARKING - In addition, the pressure cooker as well as the cartons shall carry
the following information:

(a) Capacity of the cooker on the body;

(b) Manufacturer’s name or recognized trade mark, if any on both the lid and the body;
(c) Batch no. or code which will enable to trace back the date of production from the
factory record.
(d) Country of manufacturer if required;
(e) Licence No. “CM/L No,”
(f) The words ‘IMPORTANT’ Read instruction before USE.

4.2 PACKING -Pressure Cooker shall be suitably packed in Carton with Suitable
cushioning

4.3 The manufacturer shall supply fully illustrated working instructions with the cooker, as per
clause 10 of IS:2347:2006

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5.0 LEVELS OF CONTROL - The tests, as indicated in Table 1 and at the levels of
control specified therein, shall be carried out on the whole production of the factory which is
covered by this scheme and appropriate records and charts maintained in accordance with
paragraph 2 above. All the production which conforms to the Indian Standards and covered by
the licence shall be marked with Standard Marks of the Bureau.

5.1 Control unit - For the purpose of this scheme all the pressures cookers of the
same capacity (inner lid type and outer lid type) produced under similar conditions of
manufacture in one day shall constitute one control unit.

5.2 RAW MATERIALS & COMPONENTS - It shall be ensured that all components
satisfy the requirements laid down in clause 5 of IS 2347:2006.

5.2.1 Aluminium alloy or stainless steel used for body lid, containers and grid shall conform to
the relevant specifications laid down in clause 5.1 of IS 2347:2006. A conformity test certificate
of this effect shall be obtained from the suppliers of this material for each consignment received.
Alternatively one sample shall be taken from each consignment and got tested. Regular test
record shall be maintained.

5.3 GASKETS – The manufacturer shall test three samples from every consignment of 500 pieces
of gaskets or part thereof or alternatively obtain a test certificate from the supplier of gasket
regarding the conformity of gaskets to IS 7466.

5.4 For plated components, three pieces of each type shall be tested once in three months for
conformity of service Grade 2 of IS 1068 as required in clause 7.1 of IS 2347:2006. If one or
more piece fails in the tests, all the units of that type in batch shall be rejected and corrective
action taken; and if none fails, all will be accepted. If the testing facilities are not available in the
factory, the testing may be got done in recognized independent laboratory.

5.5 HANDLES AND KNOBS – One sample each of handle and knob shall be taken
from each consignment and got tested for conformity to IS 13395 or alternatively obtain a
test certificate from the supplier of handles and knobs regarding conformity to IS 13395.

5.6 CONSTRUCTION – The cooker shall satisfy the provisions of clause 6 of IS 2347:2006. In
case of any change in the design of the cooker or the material of the cooker and accessories prior
approval of the Bureau is to be obtained.

5.6.1 In respect of the clauses 6.3, 6.3.1 and 6.3.2 of the specification when the safety pressure
relief device is not of the fusible type, it shall be tested as per Annex C or Annex D once every
month and also whenever there is any change in the design. The cooker shall satisfy this type test
and appropriate records maintained.

5.7 LOT INSPECTION PLAN – The procedure laid down in clauses 9.2, 9.2.1, 9.2.2, 9.2.3
of the specification may be followed for judging the conformity of the lot. The procedure is not
applicable for routine inspection and quality control.

6.0 REJECTIONS- A separate record shall be maintained giving information relating to the
rejection of the pressure cookers which do not conforming to the requirements of the specification
and the method of its disposal. Such material shall in no circumstances be stored together with
those conforming to the specification .

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7.0 SAMPLES - The licensee shall supply, free of charge, the samples required in accordance
with the Bureau of Indian Standards (Certification) Regulations, 1988, as subsequently amended,
from the factory or godowns. The Bureau shall pay for the samples taken by it from the open
market.

8.0 REPLACEMENT - Whenever a complaint is received soon after the goods with Standard
mark have been purchased and used, and if there is adequate evidence that the goods have not
been misused, defective goods are replaced free of cost by the licensee in case the complaint is
proved to be genuine and the warranty period (where applicable) has not expired. The final
authority to judge the conformity of the product to the Indian Standard shall be with the Bureau.
The firm shall have own complaint investigation system as per IS 15400.

8.1 In the event of any damages caused by the goods bearing the standard Marks, or claim
being filed by the consumers against BIS Standard mark and not “ conforming to” the relevant
Indian Standard, entire liability arising out of such non conforming product shall be of licensee
and BIS shall not in any way be responsible in such cases.

9.0 STOP MARKING - The marking of the product shall be stopped under intimation to
the Bureau if, at any time, there is some difficulty in maintaining the conformity of their product
to the specification, or the testing equipment goes out of order. The marking may be resumed as
soon as the defects are removed under intimation to Bureau.

9.1 The marking of the product shall be stopped immediately if directed to do so by Bureau
for any reason. The marking may then be resumed only after permission by the Bureau. The
information regarding resumption of marking shall also be sent to the Bureau.

10. PRODUCTION DATA -The licensee shall send to BIS as per the enclosed
proforma - 1 to be authenticated by a Chartered Accountant a statement of quantity
produced, marked and exported by him and the trade value thereof at the end of each operative
year of the licence.

. Table 1……

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IS 2347:2006 DOMESTIC PRESSURE COOKER

TABLE 1 LEVELS OF CONTROL
(Para 5 of the Scheme of Testing and Inspection)

TEST DETAILS LEVELS OF CONTROL

Cl. Requirement Test Methods No. of samples Frequency Remarks
No. Clause Reference
5, 5.1, IS 2347
5 Material 5.1.1 & :2006 One Each Consignment See Para 5.2
5.2
5.3 Gaskets 5.3 -do- Three -do- See Para 5.3
5.4, Each consignment of
5.5, Handles and knobs, 5.4, 5.5, -do- raw material used for the
5.6, Pressure regulating 5.6, 5.7, manufacture of these See para 5.4
One
5.7, device, 5.8, 5.9 parts alternatively test &5.5
5.8, vent seal pin, vent pipe, certificate to be obtained
5.9 spring vent and pipe nut from the supplier.
6 Construction 6 to 6.2.2 -do- Each cooker See para 5.6
7, 7.1 -do-
7 Workmanship and finish Each cooker or as per clause 9.1.1 of IS
2347:2006
Annex B -do- As per clause 9.1.1 of IS
4 Capacity Test One each C.U. or
2347:2006
Test for Temperature Annex C IS 2347
as per clause 9.1.1 of IS
6.3.1 Responsive Pressure One each C.U. or
2347:2006
Regulating Device
Temperature Test for Annex D -do-
cookers without Ones each C.U. as per clause 9.1.1 of IS
6.3.2
temperature responsive or 2347:2006
pressure relief device
8.1 -do- as per clause 9.1.1 of IS
8.1 Air pressure test One per hour or
2347:2006
Annex E -do- as per clause 9.1.1 of IS
8.2 Proof pressure test One per hour or
2347:2006
Operating test for Annex -do- as per clause 9.1.1 of IS
8.3 One per C.U. or
pressure regulating device F 2347:2006
Safety pressure relief Annex F -do- as per clause 9.1.1 of IS
8.4 One per C.U. or
device &G 2347:2006
Annex G -do- as per clause 9.1.1 of IS
8.5 Bursting pressure test One per C.U. or
2347:2006
Test for removal of lid 8.6 -do- - as per clause 9.1.1 of
8.6 under pressure (wherever Two per C.U. or IS 2347:2006
applicable)
Test for spring-loaded 8.7 -do-
as per clause 9.1.1 of IS
8.7 mechanism (wherever -do-
2347:2006
applicable)

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Proforma - 1

PROFORMA FOR OBTAINING PRODUCTION DETAILS

Period covered

Name of Licensee

CM/L No.

Name of Articles (s) IS No.

Grade/Type/Size/Variety/Class/Rating

1.1 Brand/Trade/Name(s) of BIS Certification Marked Products

2.0 Total production of the articles(s)

licensed for certification marking

2.1 Total production of the article(s)

conforming to Indian Standard

3.0 Production covered with BIS

Certification Mark and its
value

a) Quantity

b) Value (Rs.)

3.1 Brand Name used on production covered under BIS Certification Mark

3.2 Calculation of marking fee on unit-rate basis; Marking Fee per unit

a) Unit

b) Quantity covered with BIS Certification Mark

c) Marking fee rounded off in whole rupees as obtained by applying unit rates given
in (a) on quantity given in (b)

Note : Incase a clause is not applicable, suitable remarks may be given against it.

4.0 Quantity not covered with BIS Certification Mark. If any, and the reasons for
such non-coverage

4.1 Brand Name under with non certified goods were sold

5.0 Quantity Exported with BIS Standard Mark and its value

5.1 Brand Name under which BIS Certified goods are exported

6.0 Authentication by Chartered Accountant or by the manufacturer

by giving an affidavit/undertaking