DPIIT Notifies BIS Certification for Aluminium Cans for Beverages Under IS 14407:2023

A beverage can seem like just a packaging product, but it actually plays a big part in protecting the beverage during storage, transportation and consumption. The aluminium utilised, can sizes, mechanical strength, interior coating, and resistance to leakage will all have to be managed for secure packaging.

A new BIS compliance requirement is now coming to the doorstep of the manufacturers supplying Aluminium Cans for Beverages in India. BIS Certification Aluminium Cans for Beverages is brought under IS 14407:2023 in the Cookware, Utensils and Cans for Foods and Beverages (Quality Control) Order 2026, with the general implementation date of 1st October, 2026. Small enterprises are to be given until 1 January 2027; micro enterprises until 1 April 2027 (on the terms of the Order).

The ongoing BIS listing also categorises IS 14407:2023 Aluminium Cans for Beverages under the compulsory scheme-I listing.

This update requires manufacturers to take the transition time available to them to go through their products, testing laboratories, documentation, and quality-control systems prior to the effective date. At UMSPCS, you will find support from product assessment to documentation, the coordination of the tests to filing for a BIS application, and preparing for the factory inspection, all the way.

What Is IS 14407:2023 for Aluminium Cans for Beverages?

IS 14407:2023  Aluminium Cans for Beverages  Specification is the first revision to the Indian Standard concerning aluminium beverage cans. The specification lays down requirements for the manufacture of aluminium cans used for beverages including those for materials, construction, dimensions, mechanical properties, and other characteristics of the can.

The standard covers the various types and capacities of cans. BIS’s grouping guidelines specify various classes of bottles, including Slim, Stubby, Fit, Standard, and Jumbo, and their capacities, from 150 ml up to 1,000 ml in the listed varieties.

The aluminium alloy of the can body, shell, and tab, as well as the specified temper designations, are also taken into account for the standard. Manufacturers need to evaluate their entire product portfolio and consider it as a single product category.

What is the Significance of BIS Certification on Aluminium Beverage Cans?

Aluminium packaging is in direct contact with packaged beverages; hence, the quality of the can and the protective coating inside the can is important.

The BIS information on IS 14407:2023 indicates requirements for shape, size, top load/axial load & column strength, integrity of the internal coating, air-pressure testing, and migration. These requirements are used to tackle the structural performance, leakage, and suitability of the can for beverage packaging.

BIS certification can benefit manufacturers in the following ways:

• Meet the mandatory standards for the QCO requirements.
• Show compliance with IS 14407:2023.
• Implement a uniform manufacturing and quality control regime.
• Establish beverage manufacturer and packaging buyer confidence.
• Facilitate access to the market after the date of the application.
• Enhance product credibility along the packaging supply chain.

Who Has to Get Ready for the New Requirement?

The requirement applies to the manufacturers of Aluminium Cans for Beverages for the Indian market as per IS 14407:2023.

This may include:

• Aluminium beverage can manufacturers.
• Can’t beverage supply companies manufacture plants?
• Manufacturers who are making various sizes and types of cans.
• OEM / contract manufacturers.
• Commercial companies that provide cans according to their own business models.
• Foreign manufacturers and importers involved in transactions of covered products via the said BIS route.

The QCO also includes certain exemptions and transitional provisions. For instance, it excludes some products that are not produced in India for domestic use but solely for export and includes (not surprisingly) conditions for pre-implementation inventory and limited R&D imports.

What Are the Important Requirements Under IS 14407:2023?

When preparing for certification, manufacturers must take into account the shape of the can, as well as the components it contains.

Important areas include:

• Aluminium alloy composition.
• Temper designation.
• Mechanical properties.
• Can dimensions.
• Can capacity.
• The properties of the wall and components.
• In-house and external requirements for lacquer.
• Can end and tab specification.
• Construction and workmanship.
• Internal coating performance.
• Leakage resistance.
• Migration requirements.

The BIS Product Manual also delineates specific grouping guidelines, such as varieties to be included under the licence in terms of the type and capacity of each can.

Why Do Some BIS Applications for Aluminium Cans Get Delayed?

BIS certification of beverage cans is related to product grouping, factory controls and documentation, and technical testing. When manufacturers start the application process without full knowledge of the scope of certification, it can lead to delays.

Common reasons include:

• Incorrect product grouping.
• Unspecified materials used for lacquer.
• Incomplete information about aluminium alloy temper.
• Inadequate testing facilities.
• Missing calibration records.
• Those test results that do not comply with the applicable requirements.
• Lack of production and/or quality control documentation.
• Factory not being prepared for assessment.
• Delayed feedback in response to BIS observations.

The BIS Product Manual calls for the submission of drawings for every variety of cans and each type of can end from the manufacturer, as well as declarations regarding the use of lacquer material and applicable temper designations.

Complete BIS Certification Process for Aluminium Cans Under IS 14407:2023

This certification process needs to begin long before the implementation date to avoid any delays in product approval and access to the market for the manufacturers. The steps of BIS Certification for Aluminium Cans for Beverages include:

Here is the simplified process:

Process of Indian Manufacturers (ISI Mark Licence)

Submission of the Application

Ensure that your application on the BIS Portal, which is available via the Manak Portal, consists of your firm and product details. You can attach any additional documents that you may have.

Product Sample Testing

BIS informs you about the procedure of sending the product sample to a laboratory approved by the BIS. It is done to test the jaw strength, dimensions, materials and other features according to the IS 14407:2023 standards.

Factory Audit

Your factory is inspected by the representative of BIS with regard to your manufacturing process, quality control and testing equipment.

Permission to Grant

In case your product and factory pass testing and inspection, BIS grants you an ISI Mark Licence on the basis of another CM/L number.

Marking and Sale

With the ISI Mark, you can now start legally selling and marking pipe wrenches in India.

Factory audits and testing of market samples

The BIS conducts regular factory visits and random testing of market samples. Continuous compliance is ensured by licence renewals.

For Importers (Certification Programme for Foreign Manufacturers)

Appointment of AIR

In future dealings with BIS, the foreign companies will have to appoint an AIR in India.

Filing of the Application

The applications must be filed using the BIS FMCS App in accordance with the data of the products, companies, and factory.

Testing of the Products’ Samples

Samples of the products will be tested in the laboratories accredited by BIS in India or outside India.

Inspection of the Foreign Manufacturing Unit

Pre-inspection of the foreign manufacturing unit is done by BIS prior to issuing the license.

Issuance of License

License for the import and sale of the products in India is issued.

Documents Required During Aluminium Cans for Beverages 

When applying for BIS Certification for Aluminium Cans for Beverages, you are required to upload the following documents, which are as follows:

Requirements for Indian Manufacturers

• Business Registration Certificate
• Certificate of GST Registration
• Factory layout and address
• Process of manufacture and flowchart
• Internal testing equipment and facilities
• Technical data and drawings in accordance with IS 14407:2023
• Laboratory accredited by BIS/NABL test results
• Internal testing procedure and quality management system
• Authorization letter

Requirements for Importers / Foreign Manufacturers

• Documents relating to legal entities and companies registered in the country of origin
• Letter of authorisation appointing an Indian agent (AIR)
• Drawings and technical data of the product
• Sample test report
• Details of manufacturing and quality management systems documentation
• IEC Code and import/export documentation
• Proof of rights to a trademark or brand name
• Documents relating to legal entities and companies registered in the country of origin
• Letter of authorisation appointing an Indian agent (AIR)
• Drawings and technical data of the product
• Sample test report
• Details of manufacturing and quality management systems documentation
• IEC Code and import/export documentation
• Proof of rights to a trademark or brand name

Read more also: BIS Certificate for Foreign Manufacture

What Do Manufacturers Need to Do Before 1st October 2026?

The general implementation date applies to manufacturers and does not afford them an excuse to procrastinate.

A practical preparation plan contains:

• Take a look at the full range of cans.
• List all the different capacities and types of cans.
• Check alloy and temper requirements.
• Discuss internal and external coating systems.
• Make product/can-end sketches.
• Perform calibration and test equipment.
• Schedule appropriate product testing.
• Organise quality-control records.
• Facilitate BIS assessment in the factory.
• Initiate the certification process well in advance of the implementation date.

For manufacturers that supply several can sizes, it is especially important to be prepared, as BIS requirements and scope must be taken into account when certifying.

How Does UMSPCS Help BIS Certification for Aluminium Cans?

There is a need for coordination between the product testing, the aluminium specifications, the product grouping, and the documentation and manufacturing controls in BIS Certification for Aluminium Cans for Beverages.

UMSPCS offers support for:

• Product applicability assessment.
• IS 14407:2023 requirement review.
• Product grouping guidance.
• Technical documentation preparation.
• Laboratory coordination.
• Product testing support.
• BIS application filing.
• Factory inspection preparation.
• BIS query management.
• Post-certification compliance guidance.

We assist our manufacturers in arranging the certification process in advance of the implementation date of the QCO, instead of at the last minute when they find they are under compliance pressure. 

Conclusion

The new BIS Certification for Aluminium Cans for Beverages (IS 14407:2023) is a crucial compliance milestone for the beverage-packaging industry. The product is currently included in the compulsory certification framework under BIS and will be included in the framework of the QCO 2026 in a phased manner starting 1st October 2026 for general enterprises and later dates for eligible small and micro enterprises.

The manufacturers should take the opportunity during the transition period to examine their can varieties, materials, coatings, testing facilities, technical documentation and quality-control arrangements.

Early detection can help businesses uncover issues related to the scope of the product, ensuring that testing is done in advance and preparing for BIS assessment without any downtime.

Looking for BIS Certification for Aluminium Beverage Cans?

UMSPCS can help with the product applicability assessment, requirements of IS 14407:2023, product grouping, factory inspection preparation, documentation, and filing of BIS applications.

Get your aluminium drink cans ready for compliance by calling our BIS experts at UMSPCS.

Read more also: How to Get Certificate BIS ISI Certification for Electrical Appliances

FAQs

• Is BIS certification mandatory for Aluminium Cans for Beverages?

Yes, the covered Aluminium beverage cans as per IS 14407:2023 are covered by the relevant BIS certification requirement of the QCO 2026.

• When is the BIS requirement applicable?

The general implementation date is 1st October 2026, with eligible small and micro enterprises having later dates.

• Which standard governs Aluminium Cans for Beverages?

Aluminium Cans For Beverages Specification IS 14407:2023.

• What tests are conducted under IS 14407:2023?

The tests may involve dimensions, mechanical strength, coating integrity, air pressure, migration, chemical composition and any other specific requirements.

• Do different can capacities receive separate certification?

Yes, there are specific grouping guidelines, based on can type and nominal capacity, in BIS.

• How can UMSPCS help with BIS certification?

UMSPCS helps in product assessment, grouping, documentation, laboratory coordination, filing of applications, preparing for factory inspection and factory compliance.