BIS Certification for Carbon Papers, Handwriting IS 3450

BIS Certification for Carbon Papers (Handwriting) is regulated by IS 3450 that defines the quality, performance and durability requirements. BIS licensing will guarantee that carbon papers comply with recommended standards related to the quality of the coating, clarity of impressions, reusability and safety thus suitable to use in routine handwritings. 

What does ISI Mark Certification mean?

The ISI Mark Certification is a certification of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) that is used to establish that a product meets the applicable Indian Standard. In the case of the Carbon Papers, the ISI mark according to the IS 3450 implies that the product has been tested in the laboratory, checked by a factory, and monitored.

BIS is doing regular audits to maintain the quality stability in raw materials, coating formulation, manufacturing processes, and finished output. Carbon papers which are ISI-marked have gained a lot of acceptance in government offices, educational institutions, banks, and commercial establishments.

Competitive Advantages of ISI Mark Compliance

The main advantages of ISI Mark Certification for Carbon Papers (Handwriting) are:

1. Writing Quality Assurance : Guarantees coherent, standard and legible impressions of handwriting.
2. Regulatory Compliance : Legal production and sales according to the quality standards.
3. Market Acceptance : Favorable to government departments, offices as well as institutional buyers.
4. Performance Consistency : Ensures that it coats smoothly and can be used again and again.
5. Product Reliability : Guarantees durability, appropriate ink transfer and tear resistance. 

What is IS 3450?

According to IS 3450 standard, carbon papers used in handwriting must be handwritten in even and uniform carbon with the aim of allowing clear transfer of written content. The paper should leave clear legible impressions, which should not be smudged or counterbalanced when they are used in normal handwriting.

It must have an acceptable reusability whereby several copies can be made without much of the image intensity being lost. The strength of the base paper, its thickness, and finish should be sufficient enough to avoid tears or wrinkles in its manipulation. The product would also conform to prescribed tolerances on size, packing, marking and labeling in accordance with the standard.

Documents prerequisites for BIS Certification

The following documents are necessary for Domestic Manufacturers:

1. List of raw material
2. Layout plan of the factory premises
3. List of testing equipment as per the Indian standard
4. Quality Control (QC) Personnel Details (Education degree and Aadhaar card)
5. GST
6. Authorized Person Aadhar & Pan Card
7. MSME
8. Electricity Bill
9. Email Address & Permanent Contact Number
10. Office Address
11. Factory Address
12. Copy of Partnership Deed / MOA (for Private Limited Co.)
13. Premises document / Rent Agreement
14. List of Manufacturing Machinery  

The following documents are necessary for Foreign Manufacturers:

1. Checklist for Application
2. Copy of Swift Remittance
3. Duly Filled Application Form
4. Copy of Business License
5. List of Machinery
6. List of Raw Material
7. Test certificate of Raw Material
8. List of Testing Equipment
9. Calibration certificate of Test Equipment
10. Process Flowchart
11. Layout Plan
12. Location Plan (Route Map)
13. Details of Technical Personnel
14. Qualification of QC
15. Copy of Certification of Product and/ System
16. Factory Test Report  
17. Agreement with AIR
18. Aadhar Card of AIR
19. AIR Nomination Form
20. Educational Degree of AIR
21. Undertakings
22. Scope of License

Procedure for securing BIS Certification

There are two key procedures to get your BIS license: Simplified and Normal.

Simplified Procedure

The steps involved in the simplified procedure are:

1. Document Collection : All the necessary KYC and technical documents are collected in order to start the BIS application without problems.
2. BIS Portal Registration : The license application is processed by the manufacturer being registered on the official portal of BIS.
3. Pre-Testing of Samples : Before submission, product samples are tested in a BIS authorized laboratory.
4. In-House Lab Requirement : Depending on the product, an internal laboratory facility might be necessary according to the BIS requirements.
5. BIS Review & Clarifications : BIS examines the submissions of documents and test reports and may request clarification.
6. BIS Audit at Factory : The audit of the product samples carried out by the BIS inspectors is done at the factory    . 
7. Timely Audit Completion : The audit, inspection and sample collection are conducted within 17 days of the application submission along with the EVTL India engineer.
8. EVTL India Engineer- Factory Inspection : The BIS auditor and an engineer at EVTL India undertake a proper inspection at the factory.
9. Independent Collection of Samples : The BIS auditor draws samples to be tested by the post-audit.
10. Sample Testing at BIS Lab : BIS sealed samples are sent to BIS laboratories, and the BIS department pays the price of testing.
11. Grant of BIS License : Upon satisfactory document inspection, testing and audit, ISI license is issued. 

Normal Procedure

The steps involved in the normal procedure are:

1. Submit Documents : Firstly, it is required to submit all the KYC and technical documentation to start the BIS application.
2.  Plan In-House Laboratory and Technical Proposal : Prepare an internal lab in case necessary and prepare all technical documentation.
3. Ready Factory Test Report (FTR) : Carry out in-house tests and document the FTR to demonstrate that the product is to the standards.
4. Submit Application & Fees : Includes your BIS application and the amount of fees necessary by the government.
5. BIS Audit : An audit of documents and processes at a BIS takes place within 3 weeks.
6. EVTL India Engineer Factory Inspection : BIS auditor inspects the factory with an EVTL India engineer to make sure that everything is in order. 
7. Sample Collection & Sealing : The BIS auditor picks samples randomly, puts them into a sealed sample and forward the sample to a BIS authorized lab to be tested.
8. License Approval : After the lab tests of the sample are passed-on, BIS issues the ISI license, and your product is certified and market-ready. 

BIS Licensing Approval timeline overview

According to IS 3450, a BIS license for Carbon Papers (Handwriting) is expected to take:

For Simplified Procedure (Indian manufacturers)

Average 40-45 days

For Normal procedure  

• For Indian Manufacturers : 50-60 days
• For International Manufacturers : Approximately 180 days  

Why EVTL India stands at the top in BIS Consulting?

EVTL India is a market pioneer in BIS consultant for Carbon Papers (Handwriting) that provides end-to-end certification support based on IS 3450. The team is in charge of full documentation, filing in the BIS portal and coordination through BIS recognized laboratories.

EVTL India offers professional technical services to set quality control and audit the factories. They have a good level of regulatory knowledge and expertise that allow manufacturers to obtain quicker approvals at the lowest level of compliance risk. 

Conclusion

IS 3450 BIS Certification is a requirement that manufacturers of Carbon Papers used in handwriting in India should follow. The certification guarantees the reliability of the product, the clarity of writing, compliance with the regulations, and the increase in credibility in the market.

Manufacturers with professional help from EVTL India can easily facilitate the BIS licensing process and supply ISI-marked carbon papers to the institutional and commercial markets without any apprehension. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Are Carbon Papers (Handwriting) required to be BIS Certified?

Yes, BIS certification according to IS 3450 is compulsory according to the existing quality standards. 

2. To whom can BIS registration under IS 3450 be applied?

Foreign manufacturers and Indian manufacturers in the case of an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR).

3. Under IS 3450 what tests are performed?

They are coating uniformity, impression clarity, reusability, paper strength and smudge resistance.

4. Do foreign manufacturers get BIS certification for Carbon Papers?

Yes, the foreign manufacturers are eligible by applying BIS by appointing an AIR. 

5. Is compulsory ISI marking post certification?

Yes, after the BIS license, marking of carbon paper packaging is obligatory with ISI.