Papers for general office or home printing purposes, copying, and printing are frequently made from plain copier paper. Generally, it is not coated and is available in several standard sizes, including 8.5 × 11 inches or A4 (210 x 297 millimeters), as well as different weights, usually expressed in pounds (lb) or grams per square meter (g/m²). A common and adaptable paper type for usage in photocopiers, fax machines, laser printers, and inkjet printers is plain copier paper. Its smooth, untextured surface, which is frequently white or off-white, makes it perfect for creating papers that are crisp, clear, and simple to read. Printing papers, reports, letters, and general-purpose office paperwork are among its frequent uses.
Simple copier paper is essential for many facets of contemporary life, including business, education, and personal usage. Many people find it to be an invaluable product due to its versatility and wide range of applications.
Under IS standard IS 14490:2018, all plain copier paper is now required to be part of the ISI Certification Scheme.
This standard describes the testing protocols as well as the physical, chemical, and production requirements for plain copier paper.
Without the ISI Mark, this product cannot be marketed, imported, or exported into the Indian consumer market.
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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