Product Certification

ISI Mark (Indian Standard Institute)

To maintain the service and quality of a product is the main job of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). BIS allot the ISI mark to any product as third party guarantee after ensuring its quality, reliability and safety. Another job of BIS is to take action on the consumer complaints after making proper inquiry.

Benefits of ISI mark product

The quality and standards of products with ISI mark are set up as this mark is issued after proper investigation.
If you are not satisfied with the quality of product with ISI mark, then the company will give you new product in return to it.
Implementation of procedures defined in Indian Standards by BIS, helps in harmonious development of standardization and quality of product.
ISI mark on the product provides new thrust to standardization, quality control, safety and reliability of the product for the consumers of India as well as globally.
Emphasis will be given to most of ISI mark product for purchase through tender by the government of India.

CE Marking

CE marking is a ‘mark of assurance’ or ‘mark of following norms-as per safety’ which states that a particular product meets requirements of European union legislation. It is a mandatory mark to place / sell a product in Europe. CE Marking is a kind of guarantee for consumers that “the product is safe for use”. CE Marking is also considered as most recognised product certification in world. CE marking is the manufacturer’s declaration that the product meets the requirements of the applicable EC directives.

Benefits CE certification

For low risk products a manufacturer can carry out a CE certification for there product and affix the CE marking. This can be based on the information in a technical file including all relevant documentation and production processes proving all the correct procedures have been followed, and that the product concerned is in compliance with the essential requirements of the directives in force.

CE certification broadens the scope of the manufacturer ensuring in-depth knowledge regarding the procedures required for CE marking certifying there product, and further with development of future products. With in house self certification no third party is required and based on the proven procedures developed by Consultants Europe is efficient and cost effective.

The benefits of CE Certification are important, particularly for manufacturers that they are updated and keep track on the latest developments in European product legislation.

If, based on your Technical File, you are able to demonstrate that the product complies with the essential requirements of the applicable directive (s) and all the necessary information, you as a manufacturer, can affix the CE marking on your products. And as a result free movement of goods in EEA.

CE Mark Certification Process

For CE Marking first of all applicable EU Directives & EN standards has to be identified. Your need to decide most suitable CE Marking module. Product needs to be tested against requirements of relevant EN standards. Technical construction file of product is prepared. At last you need to sign an “EU declaration of Conformity”. After completing all these steps you need to call auditor for final review of products & documents. After successful review you will be granted ‘CE Marking Certificate”.

Countries Where CE Marking is Required

To sell your products in European Contries CE Marking is required. List of different European contries is as follows:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

FSC Certification

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized certification system with million hectares of forestland certified under its forest conservation standards. FSC uses a voluntary, market-based system in which forests, companies anyway associated to timber related products are audited against principles and criteria of FSC. The performance-based standards encompass environmental, social and economic values, and are framed to ensure that the forests are managed sustainably.

FSC ensures traceability of products from the forests to the point of sale. Products that are manufactured from responsibly harvested forests are identified with the FSC logo, which is considered the “gold standard” of forest certification by major environmental groups.

Organic Certification or Green Product Certification

Organic certification is a certification process for producers of organic food and other organic agricultural products. In general, any business directly involved in food production can be certified, including seed suppliers, farmers, food processors, retailers and restaurants. Requirements vary from country to country, and generally involve a set of production standards for growing, storage, processing, packaging and shipping, that include:

avoidance of most synthetic chemical inputs (e.g. fertilizer, pesticides, antibiotics, food additives, etc), genetically modified organisms, irradiation, and the use of sewage sludge;

use of farmland that has been free from chemicals for a number of years (often, three or more);

keeping detailed written production and sales records (audit trail);

maintaining strict physical separation of organic products from non-certified products; undergoing periodic on-site inspections.

In some countries, certification is seen by the government, and commercial use of the term organic is legally restricted. Certified organic producers are also subject to the same agricultural, food safety and other government regulations that apply to non-certified producers.

Benefits of the inspection process for organic certification include the following.

Building consumer confidence in the meaning of the organic label
Fulfilling requirements to get or maintain organic certification
Improving farm record-keeping systems and keeping up-to-date records
Providing an opportunity to understand organic standards
Getting updated information about allowed and prohibited materials.

ROHS

The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC, short for Directive on the confinement of the utilization of certain risky substances in electrical and electronic gear, was embraced in February 2003 by the European Union.

RoHS, short for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, is particular to the European Union. The law rotates spins the treatment of dangerous materials, extending from the assembling to the transfer of the material. While made within Europe for individuals from the European Union, different districts the world over have used and made branches of the RoHS. This incorporates countries all through Asia (China, Japan and South Korea) and renditions of it within North America too. Makers of dangerous material must progress toward becoming RoHS consistent keeping in mind the end goal to offer and disseminate the item within the European Union, which is precisely why it is so indispensable for an organization to get these qualifications. The particular procedure set up to help these organizations is somewhat straight forward however, so it ought not demonstrate hard to finish the RoHS accreditation and RoHS consistence directions.

With a specific end goal to get the affirmation, it is important to search out an outsider organization that gives test reports of the material, material statements specifically from the provider and what is known as a Declarations of Conformity. It is tied in with testing the material, ensuring its lodging, fabricating and appropriating is lined up with the put forth directions of RoHS,

When working with these outsider associations, they test the nearness of various concoction mixes and parts, including lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated diphenyl ethers and polybrominated biphenyls.

Advantages of RoHS

Increment of correspondence over the production network fills in as a stage for the usage of REACH and different activities.
More tightly process control, in general diminished number of deformities and expanded generation effectiveness (negates data showing up somewhere else in the report)
Expanded aptitude levels in the worldwide workforce because of retraining and the information exchange to Asia and less created nations (expect that globalization is driven by RoHS). What’s more, “Japanese individuals and learning are looking for motivation in Europe and the US” (the loftiness toward Japan is difficult to comprehend given the measurements on development contained inside the report).
Less filtering in landfills on the grounds that WEEE contains less dangerous material and expanded motivators for reusing in light of the fact that without lead patch contains silver and gold
Weight on different areas, (for example, aviation and IT modern controls) and nations to move to cleaner forms and decreased utilization of perilous materials, (for example, China RoHS and Korea RoHS)
Upper hand for EU producers in business sectors where RoHS enactment is pending or thought about

KOSHER CERTIFICATION

The word kosher means proper or acceptable and it has informally entered the English language with that meaning. Kosher foods are those that conform to the rules of Jewish religion. These rules form the main aspect of kashrut, Jewish dietary laws.

Reasons for food being non-kosher include the presence of ingredients derived from non-kosher animals or from kosher animals that were not properly slaughtered, a mixture of meat and milk, wine or grape juice (or their derivatives) produced without supervision, the use of produce from Israel that has not been tithed or even the use of cooking utensils and machinery which had previously been used for non-kosher food.

Facts: The word “kosher” can also be used, and often is used, to describe ritual objects that are made in accordance with Jewish law and are fit for ritual use. Though Jewish dietary law is very complex, we have given below some general simplified guidelines:-

Certain animals may not be eaten at all. This restriction includes the flesh, organs, eggs and milk of the forbidden animals.

Of the animals that may be eaten, the birds and mammals must be killed in accordance with Jewish law.

All blood must be drained out from meat and poultry or broiled out of it before it is eaten.

Certain parts of permitted animals may not be eaten.

Fruits and vegetables are permitted, but must be inspected for bugs (which cannot be eaten)

Meat (the flesh of birds and mammals) cannot be eaten with dairy. Fish, eggs, fruits, vegetables and grains can be eaten with either meat or dairy. (According to some views, fish may not be eaten with meat).

Utensils (including pots and pans and other cooking surfaces) that have come into contact with meat may not be used with dairy, and vice versa. Utensils that have come into contact with non-kosher food may not be used with kosher food. This applies only where the contact occurred while the food was hot.

Grape products made by non-Jews may not be eaten.

Kosher and Non-Kosher Food:

Food is considered kosher if it is prepared in accordance with Jewish dietary laws and, if not cooked at home in a kosher kitchen, prepared under the supervision of a rabbi. Jewish dietary laws are many and varied; the most familiar are those forbidding consumption of pork and shellfish and the combining of meat and dairy. Whether traditional or otherwise, all foods eaten by observant Jews must follow these laws.

Meat

Beef and lamb are kosher if slaughtered humanely in accordance with kosher law (also known as kashrut), as are goats and deer. Chicken, duck, goose and turkey are also kosher.

Fish

Jewish dietary law permits eating fish with fins and scales–which means salmon, tuna, carp and herring are permitted, but catfish are not. Also, they do not consider fish to be meat and therefore fish products may be consumed with dairy (lox with cream cheese on a bagel is allowed).

Eggs

Eggs, like fish, are considered pareve or neutral (neither flesh nor dairy) and can appear in any kosher dish.

Vegetables

All vegan food is considered kosher; there are no forbidden plant-based foods in Jewish law. Vegetarian food incorporating dairy is kosher as long as the milk comes from a kosher animal such as a cow, sheep, goat or other cloven-hooved animal.

Steps for Kosher Certification

Details of Products to be certified, Factory address, List of Raw material for each product to be furnished to us
List of other products being manufactured in your unit other than the Kosher products
Factory or Premises address proof.
Undertaking that the factory does not have any animal sources used for manufacturing
Food sample to be tested from Laboratory-mentioned Food ingedients.
A factory audit for Kosher requirements will be conducted to review the hygiene practices and process
Upon receipt and review of Kosher laboratory reports based of report , certification authority after 10 working days, the Kosher certificate will be released.

Certificate validity: 12 months

HALAL Certification

What is Halal Certification

Halal Certification is an acknowledgment that the items are passable under Islamic law. These items are in this manner consumable, drinkable or usable by Muslims. Halal accreditation from a built up Islamic association assembles Halal shopper’s certainty without doubt or uncertainty over the utilization of the nourishment items. It is a legitimate and solid declaration to help nourishment makers’ case that their items have met strict Halal prerequisite by the Shariah Law.

The guaranteed Halal nourishment items are acknowledged locally as well as are attractive to overall Halal purchasers. This opens an open door for send out business sectors exceptionally those business sectors which don’t allow passage of non-Halal sustenance item. Besides Halal items are invited by Muslim buyers as well as by non-Muslim buyers and additionally Halal declaration speaks to abnormal state of cleanliness, neatness, security, sustenance and is created stringently under the prerequisites of the Islamic Dietary Law.

Halal (Lawful) Items

As long as there is no authentic statement from the Quran or the Sunnah of the Prophet, peace be upon him, that a particular thing is forbidden, then it is considered Halal” Therefore, the following products are definitely Halal:

Milk (from cows, buffalos, sheep, camels, and goats)
Honey
Fish
Plants which are not intoxicant
Fresh or naturally frozen vegetables
Fresh or dried fruits
Legumes and nuts like peanuts, cashew nuts, hazel nuts, walnuts, etc.
Grains such as wheat, rice, rye, barley, oat, etc.

Haram (Unlawful) Items

Haram is the opposite of Halal, which means unlawful. The following items have been categorically spelled out as being Haram by jurists in light of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Mohammad s.a.w. :

List of Haram MATERIAL (Main Haram Elements)

Pigs, boars, dogs and their generation.
Carnivorous animals with claws and fangs such as lions, tigers, bears, snakes, monkeys and other similar animals.
Birds of prey with claws such as eagles, vultures, and other similar birds.
Pests such as rats, centipedes, scorpions and other similar animals.
Animals forbidden to be killed in Islam, i.e., ants, bees and woodpecker birds.
Animals which are considered repulsive generally like lice, flies, maggots and other similar animals.
Animals that live both on land and in water (amphibians) such as frogs, crocodiles and other similar animals.
Mules and domestic donkeys.
All poisonous and hazardous aquatic animals.
Any other animals not slaughtered according to Islamic Law.
Dead animals due to strangulation, a blow to the head (as in clubbing), a headlong fall, natural causes (carrion), being gored or attacked by another animal.
Part(s) of human body or by-product such as placenta.
Any thing liquid or solid came out from human or animal hollow such as urine, faeces, vomit and pus.
Intoxicating and hazardous plants except where the toxin or hazard can be eliminated during processing.
Alcoholic drinks (Wine, Ethyl Alcohol, and Spirits.)
All forms of intoxicating and hazardous drinks.
All food additives derived from above Items.
Any intoxicating and hazardous chemicals or natural mineral.

Standard Norms for Product Manufacturer

The company must handle, supervise and process Halal product only.
The contents of raw material, processed product or additives must be Halal. The items must be similar as per the list mentioned in the application form.
The surrounding area must be clean and not be contaminated. Cleaning schedules must be proper and systematic.
During production process, tools must be properly organized and the place must be kept safe.
No third party contract except for Halal product only.
Packaging materials must not be made of substances which are considered as najis (filthy) by Islamic Laws and harmful to health;
Packaging process must be handled hygienically in a perfect sanitation condition.
Every packaging must be clearly printed for easy reading, long lasting and the following information must be included;
Name and/or product brand (as stated in Halal certificate)
Minimum content in metric.
List of ingredients
Name and address of manufacturer and / or distributor and trade mark.
Halal certification documents for third party ingredients if used in manufacturing.
The equipment used must be free from anything which is considered as najis (filthy) by Islamic Laws, not harmful and not making any side effect to the product.
The factory area must be fenced or the company may have a control system which can avoid animals from entering the premise.

Standard Norms For Outlet At Hotel

The attention for inspections are given to the following areas:

In addition to general conditions prescribed for food premises;
The inspection and certification process must be carried out in the hotel kitchen only.
The availability of two (2) full times Muslim cooks working in the kitchen.
All cutleries must be for Halal only
Only halal product are prepared in the Halal kitchen.
Any non halal or suspicious ingredients or raw material are not used for all kind of dishes like Western and Chinese food;
Kitchen for Halal food is separated from the non-Halal kitchen and they are not accessible to each other.
Same Staff are not allowed to enter both Halal and non-Halal kitchen.
Wine and any item of the same kind are strictly prohibited in the Halal kitchen.

Standard Norms For Food Premises

The followings items must be given attention for inspection purpose .

Suspicious source of ingredients such as raw materials, processed materials or additives must be proven by a Halal certificate from a recognized Islamic Body.
Preparation and hanling of raw material and ingredients must meet halal standards, hygiene and safety as required.

Benefit of Halal Certification:

As a confirmation for Muslim customers that the food served is Halal and is in accordance with Islamic Law.
Assure customers that the food served is Halal and healthy and the premise’s hygiene and sanitation procedures are in top-notch.
Widen the range of customers by attracting Muslim customers and non-Muslim who are Halal consumers.
Increase a restaurant’s revenue and enhance its marketability especially to Halal consumers.
If planning to export, the Halal certificate will help to assure Halal consumers in importing countries.

BIFMA CERTIFICATION

BIFMA is the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association. It was founded in 1973 with a mission to lead, advocate, notify and develop standards for the North American office and institutional furniture industry.

BIFMA is certification for examination of Institutional furniture. BIFMA sponsors the development of safety and performance standards, gives industry statistics and forecasts, advocates for regulatory situation that foster value and innovation, and serves as a forum for member cooperation and collaboration.

BIFMA certification sponsors the development of safety and presentation standards, gives industry statistics and forecasts, advocates for regulatory conditions that foster value and innovation, and serves as a forum for member cooperation and collaboration.

Benefits of Bifma Certification

Promises clients and stakeholders that your certified products are held to industry-leading social, environmental and economic standards
Helps your internal sustainable management objectives
Establishes your leadership credentials in the office furniture industry
Establishes a path for continuous development.
Helps you meet state and federal procurement necessities

Cosmetic Product Safety Report

Cosmetic Products Regulation EC 1223/2009 requires a detailed safety assessment – the CPSR – before products can be marketed within the EU.

cosmetic safety assessors work with you to collate and present the details required for the CPSR. Following introduction of the cosmetic product regulation, the CPSR comprises two parts, cosmetic product safety information and a cosmetic product safety assessment.

The CPSR in more detail

Part A: Cosmetic Product Safety Information
This section requires product information and test data. If you have the relevant data available, we can conduct the Cosmetic Safety Assessment. If not, we can conduct the necessary testing and supply data accordingly.

You will need:

Quantitative and qualitative composition
Physical/chemical characteristics and stability
Microbial quality
Impurities, traces in the product and information on the packaging material
Normal and foreseeable use
Exposure to the product
Exposure to the ingredients
Toxicological profile of the ingredients
Undesirable effects of the product
Other

We offer all testing services from outsourced NABL approved laboratories.

Part B: Cosmetic Product Safety Assessment
A safety assessor’s expert opinion as to why the product is safe to be placed on the market.

Meet the requirements of the Cosmetic Product Regulation with Lab testing report. Contact us today for more information about our CPSR services.