IS 14625
Feeding Bottles - Plastic Feeding Bottles
Summry
Plastic feeding bottles are containers made from food-grade plastic materials, designed to safely feed milk, formula, or liquids to infants. They are lightweight, unbreakable, easy to handle, and manufactured to meet hygiene and safety requirements for baby care and nutrition.
Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for Plastic Feeding Bottles?
BIS certification is mandatory for plastic feeding bottles to ensure infant safety and health. It confirms that the bottles are made from non-toxic, food-grade materials, free from harmful chemicals, and meet Indian safety standards for quality, durability, and hygiene during use.
What is BIS Certified for Plastic Feeding Bottles ?
BIS certification for plastic feeding bottles is issued under the relevant Indian Standard, ensuring compliance with prescribed material composition, performance, and safety tests. The BIS mark indicates that the product is safe for infant feeding, hygienic, and legally approved for sale in India.
Test required For Plastic Feeding Bottles
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Terminals, Terminals block(s) and Protective Earth Terminal | Optional |
Physical Requirements
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Description | Required |
| Manufacture, Workmanship, Finish and Appearance | Required |
| Wall Thickness | Required |
| Brimful Capacity | Required |
| Capacity Scale | Required |
| Peranencyof pigment | Required |
Chemical Requirements
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Migration of Certain Elements | Optional |
| Arsenic | Optional |
| Chromium | Optional |
| Mercury | Optional |
| Cadmium | Optional |
| Lead | Optional |
| Barium | Optional |
| Selenium | Optional |
Performance Requirements
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Environmental Stress-Crack Resistance | Optional |
| Transparency | Optional |
| Leakage Test | Required |
| Drop Test | Required |
| Ageing Resistance | Required |
| Compressive Deformation Resistance | Required |
| Product Resistance of Printed Containers | Required |
| Migration Test | Optional |
| Barium | Optional |
| Cobalt | Optional |
| Copper | Optional |
| Iron | Optional |
| Lithium | Optional |
| Manganese | Optional |
| Zinc | Optional |
| Antimony | Optional |
| Phthalic Acid, bis (2- ethylexyl) ester (DEHP) | Optional |
Benefits of BIS Certification for Plastic Feeding Bottles
1. Infant Health Protection BIS-certified feeding bottles are tested for toxic substances, ensuring they do not release harmful chemicals that could affect a baby’s health.
2. Assured Product Quality Certification guarantees consistent quality, strength, and resistance to heat and repeated sterilization.
3. Hygiene and Safety Standards BIS standards ensure smooth surface finish and proper design, reducing bacterial growth and improving cleanliness.
4. Legal Compliance in India BIS certification is compulsory, allowing manufacturers and importers to sell products without legal issues or penalties.
5. Consumer Trust and Brand Value The BIS mark builds confidence among parents and caregivers, increasing market acceptance and strengthening brand reputation in the baby-care industry.