IS 14407:1996
Aluminium cans for beverages
Summry
Aluminium cans for beverages are lightweight, food-grade metal containers used for packaging drinks such as soft drinks, juices, energy drinks, beer, and carbonated beverages. They provide excellent barrier protection against light, air, and contamination, while offering recyclability, durability, easy handling, and extended shelf life for beverages.
Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for Aluminium cans for beverages
BIS certification is mandatory to ensure aluminium beverage cans are safe for direct food contact and meet Indian quality standards. The certification controls material composition, lacquer coating safety, strength, and hygiene. BIS compliance prevents contamination, leakage, and health risks, while ensuring consumer safety and regulatory conformity in India.
What is BIS Certified for Aluminium cans for beverages
The BIS certified specification for aluminium cans for beverages defines requirements for aluminium alloy composition, internal coating, mechanical strength, dimensions, seam integrity, corrosion resistance, and food safety. It also prescribes testing methods to ensure cans are leak-proof, hygienic, and suitable for storing carbonated and non-carbonated beverages.
Test required for Aluminium cans for beverages
Raw materials and Components
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Material for can body, can tab and can end stock | Optional |
| Closure if Components manufactured in - house | Optional |
Requirements
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Manufacture | Required |
| Internal Finish | Required |
| External Coating | Required |
Tests
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Top load / Axial Load / Column Strength | Required |
| Enamel Rater | Required |
| uckle strength/Dome Reversal | Required |
| Air Pressure test | Required |
| Slip Angle Test/Wall Mobility Test | Required |
| Testing of Ends | Required |
Migration Tests
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Overall Migration Limit | Optional |
| Specific Migration limit | Optional |
Benefits of BIS Certification for Aluminium cans for beverages
1. Food Safety Assurance
BIS certification ensures beverage cans are made from approved food-grade aluminium and safe internal coatings, preventing chemical leaching into drinks.
2. Quality and Strength Reliability
Certified cans meet strength and pressure resistance standards, reducing risks of bursting, leakage, or deformation during filling and transportation.
3. Regulatory Compliance
BIS certification is mandatory in India, enabling manufacturers and importers to sell aluminium beverage cans legally without penalties or rejection.
4. Consumer and Brand Trust
The BIS mark builds confidence among beverage brands and consumers by assuring consistent quality, hygiene, and safety standards.
5. Market and Export Advantage
BIS-certified cans gain wider acceptance in organized retail, beverage companies, and export markets, enhancing competitiveness and brand credibility.