Key highlights
No. BIS certification for Refined Nickel (IS 2782) is voluntary. The governing Quality Control Order (Refined Nickel (Quality Control) Order, 2025) was officially withdrawn by the Government of India.
- Indian Standard: IS 2782.
- Scheme: A BIS licence to use the ISI mark (Scheme-I).
- Status: No longer mandatory (order rescinded).
- Quality Control Order: Refined Nickel (Quality Control) Order, 2025 (S.O. 1766(E)), notified on 17 April 2025; rescinded by S.O. 5168(E) dated 13 November 2025.
- Licence procedure: Normal procedure (Option 1).
- Category: Non-ferrous refined metals.
Indian Standard and scheme
The Indian Standard for Refined Nickel is IS 2782. Certification is under a BIS licence to use the ISI mark (Scheme-I), and is listed under Non-ferrous refined metals.
Is BIS certification mandatory?
No, not any more. The Refined Nickel (Quality Control) Order, 2025 (S.O. 1766(E)) issued by the Ministry of Mines, which covered Refined Nickel, was rescinded by S.O. 5168(E) dated 13 November 2025. The product can still be certified voluntarily against IS 2782.
The order has 2 related notifications (amendments, extensions and similar); see the order's page for each one.
Licence procedure
Licence applications follow the normal procedure (Option 1): BIS inspects the factory and draws samples for testing after the application is filed.
Testing
Samples are tested against IS 2782 in a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory.
Source: the BIS list of products under compulsory certification and the Gazette notification of the order. Confirm the current position with BIS before acting on it.
Quality Control Order for Refined Nickel
The order below makes BIS certification mandatory for Refined Nickel.
Refined Nickel (Quality Control) Order, 2025
- Order:
- S.O. 1766(E)
- Issued by:
- Ministry of Mines
- Notified:
- 17 April 2025
How to Get BIS Certification for Refined Nickel
Refined Nickel is certified under the Product Certification Scheme (Scheme-I, ISI mark). Licence applications are processed under the normal procedure (Option 1).
- 1
Confirm the standard and product scope
Check the Indian Standard that applies, the product variants and grades you make, and whether a Quality Control Order makes certification mandatory.
- 2
Apply on BIS Manakonline
Submit the licence application with factory, manufacturing and quality-control details and pay the application fee. Foreign manufacturers apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and appoint an Authorised Indian Representative.
- 3
Factory inspection and sample testing
A BIS officer inspects the factory, checks the manufacturing and in-house testing set-up, and draws samples for testing against the Indian Standard in a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory.
- 4
Licence grant
Once the samples pass and the inspection is satisfactory, BIS grants the licence, and the product can carry the ISI mark with the licence number.
- 5
Surveillance and renewal
BIS keeps checking marked products through surveillance inspections and market samples, and the licence must be renewed before it expires.
Normal vs Simplified Procedure for Refined Nickel
BIS processes ISI licence applications under one of two procedures. Refined Nickel is not on the BIS Option 2 list, so its licence follows the normal procedure (Option 1).
Normal procedure(Option 1)
Applies to Refined NickelYou apply first; BIS then inspects the factory and draws samples for testing.
- Timeline
- Depends on the factory inspection and lab testing after you apply
- Who it applies to
- ISI products not on the BIS Option 2 list
- 1
Apply on BIS Manakonline
Submit the licence application with factory, manufacturing and quality-control details and pay the fees.
- 2
Factory inspection
A BIS officer inspects the factory and in-house testing set-up and draws samples.
- 3
Sample testing
The samples are tested against the Indian Standard in a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory.
- 4
Licence grant
BIS grants the licence once the samples pass and the inspection is satisfactory.
Simplified procedure(Option 2)
You test a sample first and apply with the test report, so BIS can decide faster.
- Timeline
- BIS aims to process the licence within 30 days
- Who it applies to
- Mandatory for products on the BIS Option 2 list (domestic manufacturers, including MSMEs)
- 1
Test a sample first
Get the product tested against the Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory.
- 2
Apply with the test report
Submit the application on BIS Manakonline with the test report, factory documents and fees.
- 3
BIS review and factory verification
BIS checks the application and test report and verifies the factory.
- 4
Licence grant
BIS grants the licence, with the aim of doing so within 30 days of the application.
BIS Certification Cost and Timeline for Refined Nickel
Estimated total cost
₹46K – ₹1.8L
Estimate from the CompliFind BIS cost calculator for an Indian manufacturer certifying one variant under normal processing, including 18% GST and excluding consultant fees. More variants, foreign manufacture or fast-track change the total; use the cost calculator for your case.
Estimated timeline
10–16 weeks
Time to grant of licence for an Indian manufacturer under normal processing, from the CompliFind cost calculator; it includes product testing.
Cost breakdown
Indicative, excluding GST| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Government Fee (BIS) | ₹9K – ₹16K |
| Testing Fee | ₹15K – ₹60K |
| Marking Fee (Annual) | ₹15K – ₹75K |
| GST (18%) | ₹7K – ₹27.2K |
Calculate the cost for your case
Government fee, testing, marking fee and timeline for Refined Nickel, by applicant type, number of models and urgency.
Documents Required
What BIS asks for when certifying Refined Nickel.
- Factory registration and address proof
- Manufacturing process flow chart
- List of manufacturing machinery and in-house test equipment
- Quality control plan and test records
- Trademark or brand registration
- Authorised Indian Representative documents (foreign manufacturers)
Testing Labs for IS 2782
BIS tests samples of Refined Nickel against IS 2782 in its own or a BIS-recognised laboratory.
Find BIS-recognised labsOfficial Sources
- Withdrawal Notification: Withdrawal Order· Bureau of Indian Standards / Gazette of India
- Gazette notification S.O. 1766(E)· Gazette of India
- Bureau of Indian Standards· BIS
- BIS Manakonline (licence applications)· BIS
Compiled from official BIS and Gazette sources and last reviewed in October 2026. Standards and orders are amended from time to time; confirm the current requirement with BIS before you apply.
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