IS 10325 BIS Certification for Square Tins – 15 Kilograms or Litre for Ghee, Vanaspati, Edible Oils and Bakery
Square Tins – 15 Kilograms or Litre for Ghee, Vanaspati, Edible Oils and Bakery made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 10325 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 10325
| Standard | IS 10325:2000 |
|---|---|
| Title | Square Tins – 15 Kilograms or litre for Ghee, Vanaspati, Edible Oils and Bakery |
| Product covered | Square Tins – 15 Kilograms or Litre for Ghee, Vanaspati, Edible Oils and Bakery |
| Category | Drums and Tins |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | Drums and Tins (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 4596(E), dated 17th October 2023 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 10325
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 10325:2026 Square tins of 15 kg or 15 litre capacity for ghee, vanaspati, edible oils and bakery shortenings — Specification (third revision) | 4 Aug 2026 | Current, next review 4 Aug 2031 |
| IS 10325:2000 Square tins -- 15 kg/litre for ghee, vanaspati, edible oils and bakery shortenings -- Specification (Second Revision) | 30 Apr 2000 | Current, next review 1 Apr 2027 |
BIS lists 2 current editions of IS 10325. During a changeover both can be used until the date BIS sets for moving to the newer one.
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 10325
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 10325, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹53,000 |
| Medium | ₹43,000 |
| Small | ₹26,500 |
| Micro | ₹10,600 |
Unit rate: ₹84.95 per 1000 piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 10325
From the BIS product manual for IS 10325, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:3 Square Tins
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- All Tests
The full type test covers every clause of IS 10325; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 10325
BIS records 86 operative licences (86 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Gujarat (22), Andhra Pradesh (14), Rajasthan (12), Maharashtra (6), Karnataka (6).
Testing against IS 10325
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
The test report has to cover every clause of IS 10325 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 10325 or replaces it with a new edition, existing licence holders move to the new edition by the date BIS sets in its notification.
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 10325
The licence is granted to the manufacturer for a specific factory and product. Indian factories apply under Scheme-I; overseas factories apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and must nominate an Authorised Indian Representative.
- Confirm the exact Indian Standard and the varieties to cover
- Get the product tested at a BIS-recognised lab (simplified procedure) or arrange BIS sampling
- Apply on Manak Online with factory, quality-control and test documents
- BIS factory inspection and sample verification
- Grant of licence, then marking with the ISI mark and CM/L number
Timeline. BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
Fees. Application fee ₹1,000 and annual licence fee ₹1,000, inspection charges of ₹7,000 per man-day, testing charges, and an annual minimum marking fee set for each Indian Standard (with concessions for micro and small units).
Mark. Certified products carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Frequently asked questions
What does IS 10325 cover?
IS 10325:2000: Square Tins – 15 Kilograms or litre for Ghee, Vanaspati, Edible Oils and Bakery. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for square tins – 15 kilograms or litre for ghee, vanaspati, edible oils and bakery.
Is BIS certification under IS 10325 mandatory?
Yes, for square tins – 15 kilograms or litre for ghee, vanaspati, edible oils and bakery, under the Drums and Tins (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 4596(E). The product needs a valid BIS licence (ISI mark) and must carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Where is a product tested for IS 10325?
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
How long does IS 10325 BIS certification take?
BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
Other standards in Drums and Tins
- IS 916 Square Tins for Solid Products
- IS 1783 2 products
- IS 2552 Steel Drums (Galvanized and Ungalvanized)
- IS 3575 Bitumen Drums
- IS 13997 Drums, Large Open Top
Source: BIS lists of products under compulsory certification (Scheme-I, Scheme-II), checked October 2026. See the full BIS product list or all Indian Standards.
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