Acetic acid, often referred to as ethanoic acid, is an organic chemical that is colorless and has a strong, distinctly sour smell. With the chemical formula CH3COOH, it is a carboxylic acid made up of two primary components: carbon and hydrogen. Since ancient times, vinegar has been utilized in food preparation and preservation in its most prevalent form. Nonetheless, it is an essential component for many industrial processes and product creation when it is in concentrated form.
Rubber, plastics, dyes, pesticides, photographic chemicals, cellulose acetate, vinyl acetate monomer, acetic esters, and chloroacetic acid are among the many products made from acetic acid. Furthermore, it is an essential component in the production of hormones, vitamins, antibiotics, and other organic compounds.
The market for acetic acid is expanding due in large part to its growing use in the adhesive, paint, and coatings industries. Additionally, the market's revenue growth is fueled by the growing demand for acetic acid in the textile, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries. It is anticipated that the global market for acetic acid would expand significantly, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.65% from 2023 to 2028, from 17.88 million tons in 2023 to 22.44 million tons.
According to IS standard IS 695: 2020, all acetic acid is now covered by the required ISI Certification Scheme.
This standard offers information on the requirements, procedures for sampling, and testing methodologies.
Indian Standards Institute, or ISI was renamed the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in 1987. The official mark that the Bureau of Indian Standards provides for manufacturers of various goods is the ISI Mark. It is used to indicate compliance with Indian standards (IS) set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and has been used as a conformity marking for industrial products. Manufacturers received permission from BIS to use the ISI Mark on items that comply with relevant Indian requirements through the product certification program.
Only manufacturers (domestic or foreign) who produce the finished product will be awarded ISI Certification. This will not be given to any product importers, traders, dealers, or distributors.
The following documentation is required to get an ISI certification:
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There are two approaches for Indian manufacturers to become certified with the ISI Mark:
Regular Procedure
With the possible exception of cases deemed "All India first," which might take up to 180 days, the licensing procedure is expected to be finished in 120 days. This timeline starts on the day the application is received, assuming that at different points in time the documentation, unit assessment, and product conformance are all deemed acceptable.
Step 1: Manufacturing Unit Customization in Compliance with Applicable Indian Standards
Step 2: Submission of the Application Form
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Simplified Procedure
This is a much faster process than the standard procedure. After a factory inspection is deemed satisfactory and the initial evaluation establishes that the sample complies with the applicable Indian Standard(s), the license application process is expected to be finished in 30 days.
Step 1: Adapting the Manufacturing Unit to Comply with the Relevant Indian Standard
Step 2: Sample Testing
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The process of obtaining ISI Mark Certification for Foreign Manufacturers typically includes the following steps:
Step 1: Application
Step 2: Query Raised (If Any)
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