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IS 15392 BIS Certification for Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Bare Foil for Food Packaging

Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Bare Foil for Food Packaging made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 15392 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.

About IS 15392

StandardIS 15392
TitleAluminium and Aluminium Alloy Bare Foil for Food Packaging
Product coveredAluminium and Aluminium Alloy Bare Foil for Food Packaging
CategoryAluminium Foil
SchemeISI mark licence (Scheme-I)
Notified underAluminium Foil (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 687 (E) · Order PDF

Editions and amendments of IS 15392

EditionPublishedStatus
IS/ISO 15392:2019
Sustainability in Building and Civil Engineering Works - General Principles (First Revision)
31 Mar 2021Current, next review 23 Mar 2031
15392:2019
Sustainability in Building and Civil Engineering Works - General Principles (First Revision)
31 Mar 2021Current, next review 23 Mar 2031
IS 15392:2003
Aluminium and aluminium alloy bare foil for food packaging - Specification
31 Jul 2003Current, next review 1 Jan 2027
IS/ISO 15392:2008
Sustainability in Building Construction- General Principles
Withdrawn 28 Aug 2024

BIS lists 3 current editions of IS 15392. During a changeover both can be used until the date BIS sets for moving to the newer one.

No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.

Marking fee for IS 15392

BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 15392, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:

Unit sizeMinimum marking fee (per year)
Large₹99,000
Medium₹80,000
Small₹49,500
Micro₹19,800

Unit rate: ₹0.4 per kg. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.

Testing against IS 15392

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 15392 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 15392 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 15392

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.

  1. Confirm the exact Indian Standard and the varieties to cover
  2. Get the product tested at a BIS-recognised lab (simplified procedure) or arrange BIS sampling
  3. Apply on Manak Online with factory, quality-control and test documents
  4. BIS factory inspection and sample verification
  5. 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 15392 cover?

IS 15392: Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Bare Foil for Food Packaging. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for aluminium and aluminium alloy bare foil for food packaging.

Is BIS certification under IS 15392 mandatory?

Yes, for aluminium and aluminium alloy bare foil for food packaging, under the Aluminium Foil (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 687 (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 15392?

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 15392 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.

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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