BIS Certification for Surgical Masks

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"Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten."

If you really want to earn some loyal customers, quality is what you can deliver to them. Omega QMS is the leading consultancy firm for the BIS certifications/ licenses helping business owners since 2001. So we will be more than happy to help you if you are looking for a reliable source for BIS certification for surgical masks.

Amid such a critical situation that the pandemic COVID-19 has created, the demand for surgical masks and N95 masks had touched the sky. But it is required that these masks must pass the quality standards and then reach the customers. Besides providing BIS certifications for surgical masks and other products, we are also a trusted manufacturer, service provider, supplier, and exporter for various testing equipment.

What is a Surgical Mask and how it works?

In comparison to the N-95 masks, surgical masks are loose fitted. These loose fitted disposable masks act as the barrier between the nose and mouth of the user and larger particles in the surrounding environment which can potential contaminants. These masks were initially and especially used by healthcare professionals during surgical operations to protect them from coming in contact with or catching bacteria or exhale contaminated particles.

These surgical masks are fluid resistant and ensure protection against large droplets, splashes, and sprays, and other hazardous fluids. It also protects the infected wearer's respiratory emissions.

Importance of BIS certification of Surgical Masks

Think like a customer, what would you prefer- a product with an ISI or any other quality standard marked product or a product without it. Of course, you will choose one with the quality certification mark. That assures a quality that the product contains. There are a lot of benefits this BIS certification will offer you, some of them includes

Testing the quality beforehand to check its usability.
Checking the product's authenticity, safety, and purity.
Quality assurance.
Gaining customer trust.
Providing a competitive edge.
Quality assurance will lead to more sales.

Besides that, the Government has mandated it for all the manufacturers to get BIS license and ISI marked masks before supplying to HLL or any other government department.

Get a hassle-free BIS Certification for Surgical Masks completed with Omega QMS

Omega QMS is a leading consultancy firm that is working with a vision to maintain the maximum quality standards. BIS licenses and ISI marks are approved under the national standard body Bureau of Indian Standards which is functional under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public distribution department of the government of India. We are trusted by many in context to quality assurance, quality control, and quality management.

We take pride in helping merchants, government, and especially the public to get quality certified products. The good thing that besides being operational at the PAN India level, we render our services at the global level too. If you want the BIS license for surgical masks under IS 16289.

Besides helping in the documentation, testifying, and certifying the products, we are also a reliable manufacturer, service provider, supplier, and exporter of the various testing equipments as per Indian standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a surgical mask and how does it work?

Surgical masks are loose-fitted disposable masks that act as a barrier between the nose and mouth of the user and larger particles in the surrounding environment which can be potential contaminants.

These masks are fluid resistant and ensure protection against large droplets, splashes, sprays, and other hazardous fluids. They also protect the infected wearer's respiratory emissions. Initially, these masks were especially used by healthcare professionals during surgical operations to protect them from coming in contact with or catching bacteria or exhaling contaminated particles.

Why is BIS certification important for surgical masks?

BIS certification is crucial for surgical masks as it provides multiple benefits:

Testing the quality beforehand to check its usability
Checking the product's authenticity, safety, and purity
Quality assurance that builds customer trust
Providing a competitive edge in the market
Increased sales due to quality assurance

Additionally, the Government has mandated that all manufacturers must obtain BIS license and ISI marked masks before supplying to HLL (Hindustan Latex Limited) or any other government department.

What is the Indian Standard (IS) for surgical masks?

Surgical masks in India are certified under IS 16289, which is the Indian Standard specification for medical face masks. Manufacturers need to obtain BIS license for surgical masks under this standard to ensure compliance with quality and safety requirements set by the Bureau of Indian Standards.

What does the BIS certification process for surgical masks involve?

The BIS certification process for surgical masks involves several key steps:

Documentation preparation — Gathering and preparing all required technical documents and application materials
Product testing — Testing the surgical masks to verify they meet IS 16289 standards for quality, safety, and performance
Certification — Obtaining the BIS license and ISI mark approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards

BIS licenses and ISI marks are approved under the national standard body Bureau of Indian Standards, which operates under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution department of the Government of India.

What is the difference between surgical masks and N-95 masks?

In comparison to N-95 masks, surgical masks are loose-fitted. Surgical masks are disposable masks that act as a barrier between the nose and mouth of the user and larger particles in the surrounding environment.

Surgical masks are specifically designed to be fluid resistant and provide protection against large droplets, splashes, and sprays. They were initially developed for use by healthcare professionals during surgical operations to prevent bacterial contamination and protect against respiratory emissions.