BIS Certification for Plastic Emulsion Paint IS 15489

BIS Certification for Plastic Emulsion Paint under IS 15489 is used to assure that the paint is in line with performance, composition, durability and safety requirements of the prescribed Indian Standards. This BIS License ensures that the paint has consistent finishing, sufficient coverage, and prolonged performance even within the suggested conditions. 

A guide to ISI Mark Certification 

The ISI Mark Certification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) represents compliance with Indian Standards. In the case of Plastic Emulsion Paint, ISI certification ensures that the requirements of the IS 15489 are met by conducting laboratory tests, inspecting the factory, and maintaining constant monitoring.

BIS conducts frequent audits to certified manufacturers to synchronize quality control and raw materials and formulation process. The ISI-marked paints are also popular in government construction work, housing projects, and institutional procurement. 

Significance of ISI Mark Compliance

The ISI Mark Certification for Plastic Emulsion Paint has various significant benefits mentioned as follows: 

1. Regulatory Compliance : Authorizes legal production, sale and distribution by notification of Quality Control Orders.
2. Market Acceptance : Due to the BIS mark the products are favored by government infrastructure projects, builders and contractors.
3. Performance Assurance : Provides uniform coverage, completion and stability of painted surfaces.
4. Tender Eligibility : Enhances trust among customers, architects, and regulatory authorities.
5. Brand Credibility : Enhances trust among customers, architects, and regulatory authorities. 

What is IS 15489?

The significance of IS 15489 is that it guarantees uniformity, reliability, and safety of plastic emulsion construction paints. The standard outlines specifications on non-volatile material, viscosity and spreading ability to assure that the material is applied and covered correctly.

It outlines performance standards of drying period, finish, and washability of the surface painted. Durability is ensured by administering tests of resistance to water, alkali and fungal growth. Packing, marking, labeling, and identification provisions on ISI guarantee traceability and regulations. 

BIS Registration Documentation Checklist

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

Steps for manufacturers to obtain 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. 

Expected timeframe for BIS Licensing Approval

According to IS 15489, a BIS license for Plastic Emulsion Paint 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 should be chosen to get BIS Certification?

EVTL India is a reputed BIS consultant for Plastic Emulsion Paint that has a vast experience in certification of paint and coating products. Their personnel facilitate full regulation, BIS portal registration and liaison with BIS-authorized labs.

EVTL India offers technical advice in quality control systems, and factory audit preparedness. Having great regulatory skills, they assist manufacturers to get approvals much quicker and prevent delays in compliance. 

Conclusion

BIS Certification for Plastic Emulsion Paint (IS 15489) is mandatory to companies engaged in the manufacture and import of paints to the Indian market. Certification guarantees the conformity of the regulations, the stability of the product performance, and the increased credibility of the market.

By engaging EVTL India, with professional assistance, the businesses can make the process of BIS certification simple, shorten the approval schedules, and be sure to provide ISI-marked plastic emulsion paints, to be used at home and commercial purposes. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is it compulsory to have BIS certification on Plastic Emulsion Paint in India?

Yes, the certification of BIS in accordance with IS 15489 is obligatory according to relevant Quality Control Orders.    

2. Who is eligible to receive BIS certification in IS 15489?

The Indian manufacturers may apply directly but the foreign manufacturers are required to have an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR). 

3. Is there any testing done under IS 15489?

The tests are viscosity, spreading capacity, drying time, washability and water and alkali resistance.

4. Is it possible to have foreign manufacturers receiving BIS certification?

Yes, foreign manufacturers may go via an Authorized Indian Representative by BIS.

5. Does ISI become obligatory following approval?

Yes, the ISI marking on the paint containers becomes compulsory following the BIS certification.