IS 16555 : 2017 — Environmental labels and declarations - Self - Declared environmental claims (Type II Environmental Labelling)

What is IS 16555 : 2017?

IS 16555 : 2017 is an Indian Standard published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the title Environmental labels and declarations - Self - Declared environmental claims (Type II Environmental Labelling). It falls under the <strong>Chemicals, Plastics and their Products including packaging and Environment</strong> group and is administered by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Certification under this standard is voluntary.

How to get certified for IS 16555 : 2017

1. 1
   Apply online — Submit the BIS portal application with product details, factory information, and test reports.
2. 2
   Lab testing — Submit product samples to a BIS-recognised testing laboratory for evaluation against the standard.
3. 3
   Factory inspection — A BIS officer visits your manufacturing facility to verify quality control systems.
4. 4
   Licence grant — On approval, BIS issues the licence. You may then affix the ISI Mark on compliant products.

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