BIS Certification for Plastic Bottles/Containers for Packaging of Natural Mineral Water and Packaged Drinking Water (IS 15410:2025) is important for producers who plan to supply high-quality packaging products. Such plastic bottles and containers are widely used for packaging drinking water and natural mineral water. In order to provide consumers with hygienic, safe and high-quality packaging of drinking water, BIS sets requirements, including product specifications, quality requirements and testing procedures under IS 15410:2025.
According to the applicable BIS Quality Control Order (QCO), a manufacturer must obtain a certificate in order to sell such bottles and containers in India. In case a product passes all required tests and factory inspection carried out by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), manufacturers can use the ISI Mark on the Plastic Bottles.
IS 15410:2025 is the Indian Standard which defines the specifications required to be met by the plastic bottles and packaging containers used for bottling natural mineral water and packaged drinking water. The Indian Standard guarantees safety, hygiene, durability, and food-grade quality of the packaging material. As per the BIS, such plastic bottles and packaging containers are -
BIS ISI Mark Certification as per IS 15410:2025 is mandatory for organizations engaged in the manufacture, importation and supply of plastic bottles and containers for the packing of natural mineral water and packaged drinking water. Applicable to -
BIS Certification as per IS 15410:2025 assures the safety, durability, hygiene and quality of the plastic bottles/containers.
In order to guarantee the safety and quality of the plastic bottles and containers that can be used for packing natural mineral water and packaged drinking water, the Bureau of Indian Standards defines the standards of testing that must be conducted for these products according to IS 15410:2025. Testing guarantees that the product is produced from food grade material and ensures its hygiene and safety in packaging. The testing parameters for plastic bottles/containers according to IS 15410:2025 are given below -
The BIS certification process makes sure that the plastic bottles meet the quality standards and requirements mentioned in BIS IS 15410:2025. The product certification process comprises the following stages -
Foreign manufacturers need to appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) in India. This person is the local point of contact for the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and takes care of all rules and compliance work in India.
After obtaining the licence from the BIS, the manufacturer needs to mark the ISI logo on the plastic bottle or on the packing with all the necessary information, as per IS 15410:2025. Additional details are mentioned below -
Note - The marking must be permanent, clear and legible to ensure its visibility throughout the process of transport, storage and handling.
The fees involved in obtaining BIS Certification for Plastic Bottles/Containers for Packaging of Natural Mineral Water and Packaged Drinking Water (IS 15410:2025) include the application fee, factory inspection fee, license fee, test fee for products, and marking fee. These fees must be paid to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under Scheme-I.
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Some of the problems faced by manufacturers when seeking BIS Certification for plastic bottles and containers under IS 15410:2025 include -
Plastic bottles and containers that are used for the packaging of natural mineral water and packaged drinking water help to ensure hygiene and preservation of the quality of water. Manufacturing plastic bottles and containers as per IS 15410:2025 standards ensures that the quality of products is safe and fit for food contact applications.
BIS IS 15410:2025 certification allows the manufacturer to put the ISI mark on their products, signifying that the product meets the required Indian quality and safety standards. This enhances customer satisfaction and also assists businesses to comply with the law. Businesses can make the process easy for themselves through a good BIS consultant such as EVTL India.