BIS Certification for Paper Adhesives and Office Paste IS 2257

Paper adhesives and office paste are regulated by the IS 2257 that provides quality, safety, and performance standards. The BIS licensing is done to make sure that the adhesive formulation is safe to be handled on routine, provides the similar bond strength and is also of Indian Standards to be used by the consumer. 

Introduction to ISI Mark Certification

The ISI Mark Certification that is given by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) verifies that a product has conformed to the corresponding Indian Standard. In the case of Paper Adhesives and Office Paste, the ISI mark stipulated by IS 2257 implies that the product has been subjected to lab tests, factory, and constant monitoring by BIS.

BIS would frequently inspect certified manufacturing plants to check uniformity of raw materials, formulation, viscosity and packaging. ISI-marked paper glues have been well received within government offices, learning institutions and organized stationeries markets in India. 

Benefits of ISI Mark Compliance 

The key advantages of ISI Certification for Paper Adhesives and office Paste are: 

1. Product Safety : Make sure it is non-toxic so that it can be used in schools and offices.
2. Quality Consistency : Ensures consistency in viscosity, adhesion and easy application.
3. Legal Authorization : Makes legal production, sale, and distribution under legal Quality Control Orders.
4. Market Acceptance : Favored by institutional purchasers and stationery brands, and government buying.
5. Brand Credibility : Increases consumer trust with the trusted ISI mark. 

What is IS 2257?

IS 2257 is a standard of key technical and quality requirements aimed at ensuring the quality and dependable performance of paper adhesives and office paste. The standard establishes specifications on the appearance of uniformity and controlled viscosity to permit the easy and reliable application. Effective bonding requires adequate adhesive strength on surfaces of paper in addition to adequate setting and drying properties.

The formulation should be within the pH value ranges and should not contain any lumps, separation, and foreign matter. Products should be non-toxic and they should be able to be handled manually during normal uses. Also, the BIS certification and ISI marking have requirements of compliance with storage stability, shelf life, prescribed packing, marking, and labeling norms.

Documents list required for BIS Registration

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

How to achieve 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. 

Timeline for BIS Licensing Approval 

According to IS 2257, a BIS license for Paper Adhesives and Office Paste 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 makes EVTL India the best BIS consultant?

EVTL India is a reputed BIS consultant for Paper Adhesives and Office Paste under the IS 2257 providing full certification support.

Their services include:

• Preparation and verification of documentation.
• BIS portal reporting and compliance management.
• Linkage with BIS-approved testing labs.
• Technical advice in formulation and QC arrangement.
• Preparation and inspection of factory audit.
• Quicker approvals and low compliance risk. 

EVTL India helps local and foreign manufacturers along the BIS certification process.

Conclusion

The quality, safety, and performance consistency of Paper Adhesives and Office Paste sold in India need to be guaranteed by the BIS Certification through IS 2257. Certification enhances the regulations, strengthens the market acceptance and creates a long-term trust in the brand.

Under the guidance of professional assistance of EVTL India, manufacturers will have the chance to simplify the process of BIS certification and sell ISI-marked paper adhesives without any hesitations in the framework of the institutional and retail markets. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Does Paper Adhesives and Office Paste require BIS Certification?

Yes, BIS certification, according to IS 2257, is obligatory in the light of the quality regulations. 

2. Who may request IS 2257 registration of BIS?

Through an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) that is an Indian manufacturer or a foreign manufacturer. 

3. What are the tests of IS 2257?

Testing covers such aspects as viscosity, adhesive strength, pH value, appearance, drying behavior and safety checks.

4. Is it possible to have foreign manufacturers be BIS certified in Paper Adhesives?

Yes, overseas manufacturers can do this by BIS with a nominated AIR. 

5. Is ISI marking mandatory post certification?

Yes, adhesive containers have to be marked as ISI after the approval of the BIS license.