Following IS 14490:2018, the BIS Certification for Plain Copier Paper guarantees that the paper satisfies performance, quality, and safety criteria. Manufacturers wanting to sell copier paper in India under the ISI mark system must comply. Applying via the BIS site, turning in product test reports from BIS-approved labs, and then going through a factory inspection constitute the certification procedure. BIS grants the license upon compliance thereby enabling the manufacturer to use the ISI mark on their goods. Standardized GSM, brightness, opacity, and moisture content guaranteed by the certification makes it indispensable for consumer trust and market credibility.
Plain Copier Paper
14490:2018Yes, as per IS 14490:2018, copier paper must have BIS certification for quality assurance and market compliance.
Manufacturers must apply on the BIS portal, submit test reports from BIS-approved labs, and undergo factory inspection.
Documents, product test reports, factory inspection, and compliance with BIS standards.
Typically 1-2 years, renewable upon re-evaluation.
Includes application, testing, marking, and annual license fees, varying by product and manufacturer size.
