IS 613 BIS Certification for Copper Rods and Bars for Electrical Purposes
Copper Rods and Bars for Electrical Purposes made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 613 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 613
| Standard | IS 613:2000 |
|---|---|
| Title | Copper Rods and Bars for Electrical Purposes |
| Product covered | Copper Rods and Bars for Electrical Purposes |
| Category | Copper Products |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | Copper Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 4595(E), dated 17th October 2023 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 613
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 613:2000 Copper rods and bars for electrical purposes - Specification (Third Revision) | 30 Jun 2000 | Current, next review 31 Mar 2030 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2004), Second Amendment (2016). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
ISI licences under IS 613
BIS records 36 operative licences (38 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Gujarat (16), Maharashtra (5), Rajasthan (4), Daman & Diu (2), Dadra & Nagar Haveli (2).
Testing against IS 613
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 613 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 613 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 613
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 613 cover?
IS 613:2000: Copper Rods and Bars for Electrical Purposes. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for copper rods and bars for electrical purposes.
Is BIS certification under IS 613 mandatory?
Yes, for copper rods and bars for electrical purposes, under the Copper Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 4595(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 613?
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 613 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 Copper Products
- IS 1545 Solid Drawn Copper and Copper Alloy Tubes for Condensers and Heat Exchangers
- IS 1897 Copper Strip for Electrical Purposes
- IS 2501 Solid Drawn Copper Tubes for General Engineering Purposes
- IS 4171 Copper Rods and Bars for General Engineering Purposes
- IS 4412 Copper Wires for General Engineering Purposes
- IS 10773 Wrought Copper Tubes for Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning Purpose
- IS 12444 Copper Wire Rods for Electrical Applications
- IS 14810 Copper Tubes for Plumbing
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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