ISI Certification (BIS) for PLAIN COPIER PAPER IS 14490:2018

Introduction to Indian Standard IS 14490; Plain Copier Paper

• IS 14490 cover Plain Copier Paper. This standard specifies the manufacturing, chemical and physical requirements and testing of Plain Copier Paper.
• IS 14490 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Plain Copier Paper as follows

• Moisture
• Grammage
• ISO Brightness
• Opacity
• One minute cobb test
• Smoothness for both sides
• Ash content
• Taber Stiffness
• Tear Index
• Tensile Index
• Size

For more info on the product standardization click here

1. Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Plain Copier Paper (IS 14490) :

• Under section 14 of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards has issued the Quality control order.
• As per the Quality control order, all the manufacturers of Plain Copier Paper are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.

1. Types of Plain Copier Paper covered under IS 14490

1. Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Plain Copier Paper to use ISI mark as per IS 14490

• For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days) click here
• For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)click here

1. Requisites to get the BIS license for Plain Copier Paper

• Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 14490
• In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
• Competent Quality Control Personnel
• Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Plain Copier Paper as per Indian standard IS 14490
• There are 3 major categories of document required to get the BIS license:
  1. Administrative Details
  2. Technical Details
  3. Quality Control Personnel Details
  4. Commercial Details

1. Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Plain Copier Paper as per IS 14490 under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :

• In the certification process, product testing is the most important stage as it determines whether the quality of the product meets Indian standards.
• For the same purpose, investments in testing facilities are required to install test equipment for internal factory test laboratories.
• Apart from charges mentioned above in the table, we may ask you to pay/reimbursement for a Pre-Visit at your Factory Premises to ensure the conformity of your product as per the relevant Indian Standard & BIS guidelines for its BIS certification.

1. Role of ERCS Private Limited in getting your product certified :

• To get BIS certification and produce a standard quality product, the manufacturer must ensure that their product must follow the specified Indian Standard Specifications (ISS) which we directly interpret to you from the BIS officials as per the Indian Standards.
• ECRS Private Limited will be your friend, philosopher and guide in the whole process of getting your product certified by the concerned authorities/ departments.

• Scope of work by ECRS Private Limited:

1. Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 14490:

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Paper Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Plain Copier Paper according to according to IS 14490.

1. Effective documentation with the awareness of the BIS guidelines:

In order to facilitate the manufacturing industry in obtaining BIS certifications, guidelines have been developed. Our team has the experience of completing over 150 projects and technically competent acquaintances in various Industries.

We are familiar with the Indian Standard Specifications & BIS guidelines and deliver the most suitable interpretation to the Quality Control Personnel so we can do a reliable and effective documentation of your product in accordance with the BIS guidelines.

1. A pre-visit can be paid at your factory premises:

In the process of getting BIS certification, the officer from BIS authority visits the factory for inspection. In order to get good results, the BIS inspection should go smoothly without any Non-Conformity. By keeping this goal in mind, our team will organize a pre-visit to your factory premises so that required changes can be adapted so as to remove the elements of fallibility.

1. Assistance for BIS audits:

We will explain the whole procedure of conducting a BIS inspection and make you aware of the things which need to be prepared and readily available at the time of inspection.

Benefits of getting ISI Mark for Plain Copier Paper to sell in Indian Market with our help

• The term “ISI mark" means, that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government.
• It is compulsory for Plain Copier Paper to obtain the ISI Mark and the violators are penalized with the material seize and a significant sum as fine.
• Getting certification improves the probability of your product to survive and compete in the market.
• Customers have the tendency of buying ISI certified products as it ensured safety and standard quality. Hence, with the certified products you can win the confidence and trust of the buyer.
• With the word of mouth of such client list, you can establish your credibility in the market.
• Hence with the renowned brand, you can raise the standard and benchmark the market value of the product.