IS 18427 BIS Certification for Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans for Foods and Beverages
Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans for Foods and Beverages made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 18427 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 18427
| Standard | IS 18427:2024 |
|---|---|
| Title | Three piece round open top metal cans for foods and beverages |
| Product covered | Three Piece Round Open Top Metal Cans for Foods and Beverages |
| Category | Cookware, Utensils and Cans for food and beverages |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | Cookware and Utensils (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 3583(E), dated 9th August 2023 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 18427
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 18427 : 2024 Three piece round open top metal cans for foods and beverages -- Specification | 26 Jul 2024 | Current, next review 1 Apr 2027 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2026). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 18427
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 18427, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹1,81,000 |
| Medium | ₹1,45,000 |
| Small | ₹90,500 |
| Micro | ₹36,200 |
Unit rate: ₹0.15 per 100 pcs. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 18427
From the BIS product manual for IS 18427 (Sep 2026), which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:15 nos.
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- All tests (except Migration test - Cl. 8.3)
The full type test covers every clause of IS 18427; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 18427
BIS records 7 operative licences (7 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Gujarat (2), Uttar Pradesh (2), Karnataka (1), Uttarakhand (1), Haryana (1).
Testing against IS 18427
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 18427 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 18427 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 18427
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 18427 cover?
IS 18427:2024: Three piece round open top metal cans for foods and beverages. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for three piece round open top metal cans for foods and beverages.
Is BIS certification under IS 18427 mandatory?
Yes, for three piece round open top metal cans for foods and beverages, under the Cookware and Utensils (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 3583(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 18427?
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 18427 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 Cookware, Utensils and Cans for food and beverages
- IS 1660 Wrought Aluminium Utensils
- IS 13983 Stainless Steel Sinks for Domestic Purposes
- IS 14407 Aluminium Cans for Beverages
- IS 14756 Stainless Steel Cookware
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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