IS 18618 : 2024 — Guidance on quality of water for sterilizers, sterilization and washer-disinfectors for health care products

What is IS 18618 : 2024?

IS 18618 : 2024 is an Indian Standard published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the title Guidance on quality of water for sterilizers, sterilization and washer-disinfectors for health care products. It falls under the <strong>Medical and Hospital Equipments</strong> group and is administered by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Certification under this standard is voluntary.

How to get certified for IS 18618 : 2024

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