Plastic Emulsion Paint is a widely employed decorative material for the walls both indoors and outdoors in residential as well as commercial and industrial premises. It has many beneficial properties including good covering capacity, durable nature, smooth texture, and weatherproofing qualities that make it quite popular among paints. Since the quality of paint determines the life and safety of the surfaces painted, producers of paint products have to ensure that they meet the criteria specified in the BIS IS 15489:2024 for Plastic Emulsion Paint.
As per the Indian Standard, there are various technical aspects that need to be met by Plastic Emulsion Paint. These include consistency, opacity, drying, adhesion, washability, durability, resistance to alkali and water, VOCs and coating performance. Adherence to BIS QCO and IS 15489:2024 is necessary for applicable manufacturers selling Plastic Emulsion Paint in India.
What is IS 15489:2024 for Plastic Emulsion Paint?
IS 15489:2024 is the Indian Standard which defines the quality standards of Plastic Emulsion Paint meant for decorative purposes. The standard provides the parameters for assessing the durability, aesthetics, and safety of the paint during its entire period of usage. Plastic Emulsion Paint undergoes several quality tests under BIS certification, such as -
- Tested for drying time
- Examined for washability and scrub resistance
- Checked for opacity and spreading rate
- Verified for adhesion, finish quality, and alkali resistance
Significance of ISI Mark Compliance
The ISI Mark Certification for Plastic Emulsion Paint has various significant benefits mentioned as follows:
- Regulatory Compliance : Authorizes legal production, sale and distribution by notification of Quality Control Orders.
- Market Acceptance : Due to the BIS mark the products are favored by government infrastructure projects, builders and contractors.
- Performance Assurance : Provides uniform coverage, completion and stability of painted surfaces.
- Tender Eligibility : Enhances trust among customers, architects, and regulatory authorities.
- Brand Credibility : Enhances trust among customers, architects, and regulatory authorities.
What is IS 15489?
The significance of IS 15489 is that it guarantees uniformity, reliability, and safety of plastic emulsion construction paints. The standard outlines specifications on non-volatile material, viscosity and spreading ability to assure that the material is applied and covered correctly.
It outlines performance standards of drying period, finish, and washability of the surface painted. Durability is ensured by administering tests of resistance to water, alkali and fungal growth. Packing, marking, labeling, and identification provisions on ISI guarantee traceability and regulations.
BIS Registration Documentation Checklist
The following documents are necessary for Domestic Manufacturers:
| 1. List of raw material | 2. Layout plan of the factory premises |
| 3. List of testing equipment as per the Indian standard | 4. Quality Control (QC) Personnel Details (Education degree and Aadhaar card) |
| 5. GST | 6. Authorized Person Aadhar & Pan Card |
| 7. MSME | 8. Electricity Bill |
| 9. Email Address & Permanent Contact Number | 10. Office Address |
| 11. Factory Address | 12. Copy of Partnership Deed / MOA (for Private Limited Co.) |
| 13. Premises document / Rent Agreement | 14. List of Manufacturing Machinery |
The following documents are necessary for Foreign Manufacturers:
| 1. Checklist for application | 2. Copy of Swift Remittance |
| 3. Duly Filled Application Form | 4. Copy of Business License |
| 5. List of Machinery | 6. List of Raw Material |
| 7. Test certificate of Raw Material | 8. List of Testing Equipment |
| 9. Calibration certificate of Test Equipment | 10. Process Flowchart |
| 11. Layout Plan | 12. Location Plan (Route Map) |
| 13. Details of Technical Personnel | 14. Qualification of QC |
| 15. Copy of Certification of Product and/ System | 16. Factory Test Report |
| 17. Agreement with AIR | 18.Aadhar Card of AIR |
| 19. AIR Nomination Form | 20. Educational Degree of AIR |
| 21. Undertakings | 22. Scope of License |
Steps For Manufacturers To Obtain BIS Certification
There are two key procedures to get your BIS license: Simplified and Normal.
Simplified Procedure
The steps involved in the simplified procedure are:
- Document Collection : All the necessary KYC and technical documents are collected in order to start the BIS application without problems.
- BIS Portal Registration : The license application is processed by the manufacturer being registered on the official portal of BIS.
- Pre-Testing of Samples : Before submission, product samples are tested in a BIS authorized laboratory.
- In-House Lab Requirement : Depending on the product, an internal laboratory facility might be necessary according to the BIS requirements.
- BIS Review & Clarifications : BIS examines the submissions of documents and test reports and may request clarification.
- BIS Audit at Factory : The audit of the product samples carried out by the BIS inspectors is done at the factory.
- Timely Audit Completion : The audit, inspection and sample collection are conducted within 17 days of the application submission along with the EVTL India engineer.
- EVTL India Engineer- Factory Inspection : The BIS auditor and an engineer at EVTL India undertake a proper inspection at the factory.
- Independent Collection of Samples : The BIS auditor draws samples to be tested by the post-audit.
- Sample Testing at BIS Lab : BIS sealed samples are sent to BIS laboratories, and the BIS department pays the price of testing.
- Grant of BIS License : Upon satisfactory document inspection, testing and audit, ISI license is issued.
Normal Procedure
The steps involved in the normal procedure are:
- Submit Documents : Firstly, it is required to submit all the KYC and technical documentation to start the BIS application.
- Plan In-House Laboratory and Technical Proposal : Prepare an internal lab in case necessary and prepare all technical documentation.
- Ready Factory Test Report (FTR) : Carry out in-house tests and document the FTR to demonstrate that the product is to the standards.
- Submit Application & Fees : Includes your BIS application and the amount of fees necessary by the government.
- BIS Audit : An audit of documents and processes at a BIS takes place within 3 weeks.
- EVTL India Engineer Factory Inspection : BIS auditor inspects the factory with an EVTL India engineer to make sure that everything is in order.
- Sample Collection & Sealing : The BIS auditor picks samples randomly, puts them into a sealed sample and forward the sample to a BIS authorized lab to be tested.
- License Approval : After the lab tests of the sample are passed-on, BIS issues the ISI license, and your product is certified and market-ready.
Expected Timeframe for BIS Licensing Approval
According to IS 15489, a BIS license for Plastic Emulsion Paint is expected to take:
For Simplified Procedure (Indian manufacturers)
Average 40-45 days
For Normal procedure
- For Indian Manufacturers : 50-60 days
- For International Manufacturers : Approximately 180 days
Why EVTL India Should Be Chosen To Get BIS Certification
EVTL India is a reputed BIS consultant for Plastic Emulsion Paint that has a vast experience in certification of paint and coating products. Their personnel facilitate full regulation, BIS portal registration and liaison with BIS-authorized labs.
EVTL India offers technical advice in quality control systems, and factory audit preparedness. Having great regulatory skills, they assist manufacturers to get approvals much quicker and prevent delays in compliance.
Conclusion
BIS Certification for Plastic Emulsion Paint (IS 15489) is mandatory to companies engaged in the manufacture and import of paints to the Indian market. Certification guarantees the conformity of the regulations, the stability of the product performance, and the increased credibility of the market.
By engaging EVTL India, with professional assistance, the businesses can make the process of BIS certification simple, shorten the approval schedules, and be sure to provide ISI-marked plastic emulsion paints, to be used at home and commercial purposes.
