Introduction to Indian Standard IS 10701 covers Structural Plywood. This standard specifies the manufacturing, chemical and physical requirements and testing of Structural Plywood. Raw Material should confirm the requirements of the Indian Standard.
Specification of IS 10701
IS 10701 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Structural Plywood as follows
(i) Timber
(ii) Adhesive
(iii) Moisture Content
(iv) Resistance to Water test
(v) Resistance to Water
(vi) Plate Shear Strength
(vii) Water Resistance test
(viii) Panel Shear Strength
(ix) Bending Strength
(x) Tensile strength
(xi) Compressive Strength
(xii) Rolling Shear Strength
(xiii) Wet Bending Strength
(xiv) Retention of Preservative
Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Structural Plywood (IS 10701) :
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 Structural Plywood are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.
Types of Structural Plywood covered under IS 10701
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“Licence is granted to use Standard Mark on Structural Plywood as per IS 10701:2012”.
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Types / Scope of license
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Grade- BWP
Type – Type 1 (CS) /Type 2 (CSC) /Type 3 (CSFF)
Size – Upto including__ply and ___thickness
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Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Structural Plywood to use ISI mark as per IS 10701
Requirements to get the BIS license for Structural Plywood
Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 10701
In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
Competent Quality Control Personnel
Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Structural Plywood as per Indian standard IS 10701
There are 3 major categories of documents required to get the BIS license:
a. Administrative Details
b. Technical Details
c. Quality Control Personnel Details
d. Commercial Details
Cost of ISI Certification for IS 10701
Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Structural Plywood under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :
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Particular
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Amount (INR)
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Remarks
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1.
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Application Fee
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1000
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To be paid directly to BIS
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2.
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Audit Fee
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7000
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To be paid directly to BIS
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3.
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License Fee
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1000
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To be paid directly to BIS
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4.
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Sample Testing Fee
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As Applicable
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To be paid directly to BIS (Testing charges vary from product to product and lab to lab.)
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5.
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Minimum Advance Marking Fee
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As per the actual
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To be paid directly to BIS (Marking fee varies as per Indian Standard)
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Renewal Fee
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1000
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To be paid directly to BIS
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Inclusion Fee
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5000
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To be paid directly to BIS
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ERCS Pvt Ltd Service Fee
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Please contact info@elitasrcs.com
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Remarks
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Including all the taxes
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- In the BIS Certification Process in India, 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 the 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.
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.
- ERCS 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 ERCS Private Limited:
a. Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 10701:
ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Plywood & Wooden Industry, various BIS departments to assist in ensuring conformity of the product Structural Plywood according IS 10701.
b. Effective documentation with 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 associates 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.
c. A pre-visit can be paid at your factory premises:
In the process of getting BIS certification, the officer from the 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 organise a pre-visit to your factory premises so that the required changes can be adapted so as to remove the elements of fallibility.
d. Assistance for BIS audits:
We will explain the whole procedure of conducting a BIS inspection and make you aware of the things that need to be prepared and readily available at the time of inspection.
Benefits of getting ISI Mark for Structural Plywood 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.
- Structural Plywood must obtain the ISI Mark, and the violators are penalized with the material seize and a significant sum as a fine.
- Getting certification improves the probability of your product surviving and competing in the market.
- Customers tend to buy ISI-certified products as it ensure 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 a 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.