In India, the K Acid is a legal requirement to sell. Therefore, to sell K Acid you must have a BIS certification under IS 11557:1986. This specification establishes quality, safety specifications and purity of K Acid. It shields the environment, the users, and the industries which rely on it. This certification cannot be avoided unless a person wants to sell the product in the Indian market.
This guide will discuss what K Acid is, why BIS certification is important, what the requirements are under IS 11557:1986 and how to be registered step by step.
K Acid is a name which represents 2-Naphthylamine-3,6,8-trisulphonic acid. It is a chemical intermediate, meaning that it is largely utilised in the dye industry. It is used by manufacturers to create reactive dyes, acid dyes and other dyes of colours.
K Acid is used to process textiles and leather. Since it has a direct relationship to product safety as well as environmental safety, BIS has made compliance compulsory.
BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification under IS 11557:1986 ensures that every K Acid batch meets fixed quality benchmarks. Below are the reasons:
The IS 11557:1986 standard covers:
BIS mandates that all manufacturers and importers follow these specifications. Products must undergo sample testing before certification is granted
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Before applying for the license. Ensure you meet these core requirements:
BIS officers will verify these during the inspection.
The process involves several stages. Missing any step can delay approval.
Apply through the BIS online portal. Include your product details, manufacturing address and test reports from a BIS-recognized lab
BIS checks your submission for completeness. Missing paperwork will lead to queries.
BIS officers collect product samples from your site. These are sent to approved laboratories for testing as per IS 11557:1986.
A BIS inspection team visits your facility. They assess your production setup, quality controls, and record-keeping.
If your product passes testing and your facility meets all norms BIS issues the certification. The license is valid for a specific period. You must renew it before expiry
Having the right paperwork ready makes the process faster:
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BIS compliance is all about testing. The methods of determining are specified by IS 11557:1986 to determine:
Either you need to have an in-house testing facility, or you must further loop up with a recognised testing facility so that every batch can be tested against it.
Selling K Acid without BIS certification is illegal in India. Penalties include:
Beyond legal compliance, BIS certification offers:
Renewal is essential for uninterrupted business. Apply at least three months before expiry. Renewal involves fresh testing and review of your quality control systems.
K Acid IS 11557:1986 is not only a legal regulation but also a better offer of quality which is guaranteed by its BIS certification. The procedure can be complicated at first glance, nevertheless with appropriate mentoring it becomes easy
Agile Regulatory provides professional support for filling the BIS license and registering it, right to the end. Our staff handles paperwork, organises test plans and makes sure your facility is up to all compliance requirements. This saves you time and effort
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