How to Ensure Cattle Feed Quality Through BIS ISI Certification?

Ensuring good nutrition in cattle feed will provide good health for the cattle. This is especially important as cattle can have many purposes, such as dairy, breeding, general farm work, etc. The quality of feed fed to animals can be affected by many factors such as inconsistency, incorrect nutritional composition, mould, and poor manufacturing practices.

Quality in cattle feed manufacturing can give manufacturers confidence in their product and help them adhere to various quality standards.

BIS certification for cattle feed is an excellent way to ensure quality in your feed. The standard that needs to be followed is IS 2052:2023 – Compounded Feeds for Cattle (Indian Standard). This will ensure that nutritional content, safety, manufacturing, testing, and packaging are all considered.

What does the certification mean? What are the quality standards to adhere to? How do Indian and overseas manufacturers obtain the BIS certification? We’ll explain the full process, requirements, documentation, benefits, and regulations.

Why Does Cattle Feed Quality Need a Recognised Standard?

Cattle feed contains a mixture of ingredients, protein, minerals, vitamins, etc. Small changes to the mixture of ingredients in your feed can affect the overall nutritional content and consistency.

Poor quality feed can include high moisture content, unsafe contaminants, mould, and incorrect composition. This will affect the health of the animal and reduce productivity. Having a recognised quality standard means you can ensure that your product meets measurable requirements.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has created IS 2052:2023. This standard outlines the requirements for compounded feeds for cattle, buffaloes and working bullocks.

The standard will ensure:

• Approved ingredients and quality
• Nutritional content and analysis
• Limited substances and contaminants
• Sampling and testing
• Packaging and labelling
• Quality control

This will ensure that the manufacturer has a consistent quality control process and can show compliance using an independent certification process.

Basic Requirements to Apply for BIS Certification in India

Before applying for BIS ISI certification in India, cattle feed manufacturers should ensure their manufacturing facilities and products are ready.

Basic requirements include:

• Manufacturing facilities
• Product compliance
• Raw material control
• Testing facilities
• Quality control
• Product categorisation
• Packaging and labelling

By ensuring these are met, this will reduce the risk of failure during testing.

Complete Process to Obtain BIS ISI Certification for Cattle Feed

BIS certification is carried out using the BIS Scheme-I conformity assessment framework in line with the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

Step 1: Identify Relevant Indian Standard

Ensure the correct standard is identified.

• IS 2052:2023 – Compounded feeds for cattle,
• Identify if the feed is Type I or Type II,
• Understand the quality and nutritional requirements.

Step 2: Prepare Product for Certification

Ensure your product and technical information are ready.

• Finalise formulation and ingredient specification,
• Prepare manufacturing and raw material information,
• Ensure samples are sent in for testing.

Step 3: Apply for BIS Certification

Apply for certification via the BIS Manakonline portal.

• Enter company and factory details,
• Choose the correct Indian Standard,
• Upload documentation and pay the application fee.

Step 4: Factory Visit

BIS may visit your manufacturing facilities.

• Inspect the manufacturing plant and equipment,
• Inspect testing facilities and calibration,
• Inspect manufacturing and quality control.

Step 5: Product Testing and Reporting

Samples of cattle feed will be tested.

• Test for protein, fat, fibre, moisture, and minerals.
• Check applicable contaminants and safety parameters.
• Submit the lab reports to BIS for assessment.

Step 6: Address Non-Conformances

If defects are found, then corrective actions must be taken.

• Resolve product testing failures.
• Improve the manufacturing and quality control arrangements.
• Submit any further documentation or samples as may be required

Step 7: Pay Licence and Marking Fees

Once passed, complete the necessary paperwork.

• Pay the required BIS licence fees.
• Ensure all marking fees are met.
• Ensure any other applicable certification fees are cleared.

Step 8: Receive BIS ISI Licence

Once verified, BIS may issue a licence to use the ISI Standard Mark.

• Obtain approval for the appropriate cattle feed category.
• Use the ISI mark in line with BIS guidelines.
• Ensure product quality is maintained and that we meet requirements for surveillance and renewal.

Documentation Required for BIS ISI Certification

Having the correct documentation is essential when applying for BIS certification for cattle feed. Ensure the following are prepared.

• Basic data of the manufacturing unit and the product segment
• For example, a title deed showing ownership or a utility bill could be submitted as proof of the address of the manufacturing unit.
• Trademark registration certificate (if brand name is used and registered)
• Manufacturing licence / statutory approvals (where relevant – such as pollution
• control and industry-specific approvals)
• Product drawings/design schematics
• Installed manufacturing capacity
• List of materials used, and specifications
• Details of manufacturing machinery and equipment
• The layout plan of the factory, including production and testing areas, and storage areas
• A detailed manufacturing process flow is given
• In-house test equipment and calibration information
• Information about the quality control personnel
• Factory organisational chart

Depending on the business structure, manufacturing setup, and application type, BIS may ask for additional documentation.

Cost of BIS Certification for Cattle Feed

The price of getting BIS Certification for Cattle Feed will vary depending on the type of feed being produced, the relevant IS (IS 2052:2023), testing, manufacturing, and certification process, and whether the manufacturer is within India or overseas.

Below is an example breakdown:

BIS Certification Timeframe for Cattle Feed in India

Overall, getting BIS certification for cattle feed will take a while. This depends on how quickly samples are available, testing availability, the factory being ready, and non-conformances.

Below is an example of how long each stage of certification can take:

A BIS licence will be issued for a set period of time (usually 1 year). Licences can be renewed by following the correct BIS requirements. This includes paying the correct fees and ensuring the product meets the requirements. Read more also: BIS FMCS Certification 

Common Issues with BIS Certification in India 

Even when you know which standard to follow, the following may occur:

• Inconsistent Raw Materials
• Incorrect Nutrients
• Testing Delays
• No Testing Available
• No Documentation
• Packaging and Labelling Issues

By resolving these issues beforehand, the process can be made more systematic.

How UMSPCS Can Help with BIS ISI Certification for Cattle Feed

BIS certification isn’t as simple as filling in a form. You’ll need to know which Indian Standard applies to your product, put together technical documentation, organise testing, and prepare for the factory visit.

With 6+ years of experience in the field, we have successfully helped get over 600 products compliant across various industries. We can help your company get certified in a structured way.

We can help with:

• Finding the Standard
• Documentation
• Testing
• Preparing for Factory Audit
• Application
• Overseas Manufacturing
• Post Certification

Conclusion

To ensure the feed is of high quality, there needs to be consistency in formulation, contamination, testing, and good manufacturing practice. By becoming BIS ISI certified to IS 2052:2023, manufacturers can prove they are compliant with a recognised system to improve quality assurance. Whilst the previous FSSAI mandatory certification requirements have been overturned by the Delhi High Court (April 2026), manufacturers can still voluntarily become BIS certified.

If you need BIS certification for cattle feed products, UMSPCS can help. We can provide expert advice to ensure your product meets the standards, documentation, testing, factory visits, and BIS licensing.

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FAQs

1. Which BIS standard applies to compounded cattle feed in India?

IS 2052:2023 (Compounded Feeds for Cattle – Specification). This standard applies to Type I & II cattle feed.

2. Is BIS ISI certification for cattle feed mandatory in India?

The previous requirements from FSSAI that required certification have been overturned by the Delhi High Court (7 th April 2026). This means BIS certification is currently voluntary, unless there is another reason for it to be mandatory.

3. Can Indian manufacturers apply for BIS certification for cattle feed?

Yes, Indian manufacturers can apply for BIS certification under the BIS Scheme-I ISI Mark Scheme. As long as the product, manufacturing, testing, and documentation requirements are met.

4. Can overseas manufacturers apply for BIS ISI certification for cattle feed?

Yes, Overseas manufacturers can apply under the FMCS. As long as the product is applicable, the BIS requirements are met, there is a factory visit, testing, and an Authorised Indian Representative.

5. What are the different cattle feed types?

Compound cattle feed is split into Type I (high-yielding animals) & Type II (low- to medium-yielding animals) under IS 2052:2023.