On 15th – 16th July 2025, BIS Inspection of one of our applicants for BIS Licence, Borealis, Belgium, was carried out at their facility in Belgium. The inspection was conducted under the provisions of the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) with reference to Indian Standard (IS) 10951:2020 – Polypropylene (PP) Moulding and Extrusion Materials. The purpose of this inspection was to verify whether the Polypropylene material intended for shipment to India meets Indian quality and safety standards before certification is granted.
During the two-day factory visit, the BIS Officer, accompanied by representatives from KMA Global, carried out a detailed review of the raw materials and warehouse facilities, factory layout, manufacturing machinery and processes, details of quality control personnel, and testing equipment along with their calibration certificates.
Testing was also conducted through the quality control personnel to verify the workability of the testing equipment as well as the competency of the testing personnel in carrying out the tests as per the methods prescribed in IS 10951:2020 and in accordance with the requirements of the approved Scheme of Testing and Inspection (STI). Product samples from various designation codes were drawn, sealed, and dispatched for independent testing in India at CIPET, Hyderabad, a BIS-recognized laboratory, to verify conformity to IS 10951:2020.
This inspection is an important step for Borealis, Belgium, in the process of obtaining a BIS license. Subject to satisfactory results, BIS will grant the licence, allot a unique Certification Marks Licence (CM/L) number, and authorize use of the Standard Mark (ISI Mark), which assures continued conformity through inspections, testing, and surveillance for consistent quality and safety in the Indian market.
