Mandatory BIS Standard
ISI Mark for Paper
- Minimum marking fee per year
- ₹15,800 – ₹79,000
- Micro to large firms
- Testing cost
- ₹10,200 – ₹16,000
- Based on 4 lab prices
- HSN code
- 48025690
- Check the code with customs
BIS Certification for Plain Copier Paper following IS 14490:2018 guarantees that paper satisfies performance, quality, and safety criteria. Mandatory for copier paper manufacturers and importers selling in India.
Applicable Indian Standards for ISI Mark for Paper
| IS number | Product | Testing cost |
|---|---|---|
| IS 14490:2018 | Plain Copier Paper | ₹10,200 – ₹16,0004 labs |
Minimum marking fee by firm size
You pay BIS a minimum marking fee every year. Micro, small and medium firms (with Udyam registration) pay less. BIS also works out a fee from the unit rate and your production. You pay whichever amount is higher.
- Large firms
- ₹79,000
- Medium firms
- ₹64,000
- Small firms
- ₹39,500
- Micro firms
- ₹15,800
Unit rate: ₹12.50 per tonne
- Other BIS charges
- ₹9,000 for every ISI mark product: application charge ₹1,000 · licence fee ₹1,000 · audit charges ₹7,000
- Foreign manufacturers
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All prices are a guide only and do not include GST. Rules and dates can change, so check the latest notice before you apply. Ask us for an up-to-date quote.
Common questions
Is BIS certification mandatory for copier paper?
Yes, as per IS 14490:2018, copier paper must have BIS certification for quality assurance and market compliance.
How to apply for BIS certification?
Manufacturers must apply on the BIS portal, submit test reports from BIS-approved labs, and undergo factory inspection.
What are the key requirements?
Documents, product test reports, factory inspection, and compliance with BIS standards.
How long is the certification valid?
Typically 1-2 years, renewable upon re-evaluation.
What is the cost of BIS certification?
Includes application, testing, marking, and annual license fees, varying by product and manufacturer size.
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