IS 14709 BIS Certification for N- Butyl Acrylate
N- Butyl Acrylate made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 14709 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 14709
| Standard | IS 14709:1999 |
|---|---|
| Title | n- Butyl Acrylate |
| Product covered | N- Butyl Acrylate |
| Category | Chemicals, Fertilizers, Polymers & Textiles |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | n- Butyl Acrylate (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 2182(E), dated 13 June 2022 · Order PDF |
Order status: suspended. in force (temporarily not applicable 10 Apr-31 Jul 2026 per S.O. 1854(E), S.O. 3729(E))
Editions and amendments of IS 14709
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 14709:2025 n-Butyl Acrylate - Specification (First Revision) | 7 Apr 2025 | Current, next review 30 Apr 2030 |
| IS 14709:1999 n - Butyl acrylate - Specification | 31 Jul 1999 | Withdrawn 1 Oct 2025 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 14709
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 14709, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹80,000 |
| Medium | ₹64,000 |
| Small | ₹40,000 |
| Micro | ₹16,000 |
Unit rate: ₹12 per mt. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 14709
From the BIS product manual for IS 14709, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:1000 ml.
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- All the tests mentioned in IS 14709 are possible to be carried out in a day
The full type test covers every clause of IS 14709; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 14709
BIS records 1 operative licences (2 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Gujarat (1).
Testing against IS 14709
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
The test report has to cover every clause of IS 14709 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 14709 or replaces it with a new edition, existing licence holders move to the new edition by the date BIS sets in its notification.
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 14709
The licence is granted to the manufacturer for a specific factory and product. Indian factories apply under Scheme-I; overseas factories apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and must nominate an Authorised Indian Representative.
- Confirm the exact Indian Standard and the varieties to cover
- Get the product tested at a BIS-recognised lab (simplified procedure) or arrange BIS sampling
- Apply on Manak Online with factory, quality-control and test documents
- BIS factory inspection and sample verification
- Grant of licence, then marking with the ISI mark and CM/L number
Timeline. BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
Fees. Application fee ₹1,000 and annual licence fee ₹1,000, inspection charges of ₹7,000 per man-day, testing charges, and an annual minimum marking fee set for each Indian Standard (with concessions for micro and small units).
Mark. Certified products carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Frequently asked questions
What does IS 14709 cover?
IS 14709:1999: n- Butyl Acrylate. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for N- butyl acrylate.
Is BIS certification under IS 14709 mandatory?
Yes, for N- butyl acrylate, under the n- Butyl Acrylate (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 2182(E). The product needs a valid BIS licence (ISI mark) and must carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Where is a product tested for IS 14709?
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
How long does IS 14709 BIS certification take?
BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
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Source: BIS lists of products under compulsory certification (Scheme-I, Scheme-II), checked October 2026. See the full BIS product list or all Indian Standards.
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