1. Summary about Insulated Container for Food Storage

Insulated food containers are designed to keep cooked food hot or cold for extended durations. They are widely used in households, catering services, and food delivery systems.

2. Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for Insulated Container for Food Storage

BIS certification is mandatory to ensure food safety, thermal performance, and material hygiene. Inferior containers can cause temperature loss or contamination.

3. What is BIS Certified for Insulated Container for Food Storage

BIS certification confirms compliance with Indian Standards through testing of insulation efficiency, material safety, lid sealing, and durability.

Tests required for Insulated Container for Food Storage

Title	Mandatory/Optional
Manufacture and Workmanship	Required
Welding Defects	Required
Welding Electrode	Optional
Material	Optional
Thickness of plastic	Optional
Minimum Thickness of Outer Container	Optional
Coating Thickness	Optional
Salt Water Corrosion Test	Optional
Adhesion Test	Optional
Lead Limit	Optional
Cadmium Limit	Optional
Thickness of glass and stainless steel rim	Optional
Thickness of stainless steel lid	Optional
Capacity	Required
Heat Retention Capability ( 1hour)	Optional
Heat Retention Capability (6 hours & 12 hours)	Optional
Heat Retention Capability (24 hours)	Optional
Cold Retention Capability	Optional
Drop Impact	Optional
Pendulum Impact	Optional
Fixing Strength of Handle	Optional
Test for Strength of Shoulder Strap	Optional
Leakage Test	Required
Joint Leak Test	Required
Staining Test	Optional
Checking of PUF insulation	Optional
Length of the Shoulder Strap	Required
Stability of Flask	Required
Seepage test	Optional
Test for leaching	Optional
Sensorial test	Optional

4. Benefits of BIS Certification for Insulated Container for Food Storage

Ensures food safety and hygiene
Mandatory for regulated food-contact products
Improves temperature retention
Reduces food spoilage risk
Builds consumer and institutional trust