IS 17439 BIS Certification for Polyphosphoric Acid
Polyphosphoric Acid made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 17439 under CRS registration (Scheme-II). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the registration.
About IS 17439
| Standard | IS 17439:2020 |
|---|---|
| Title | Polyphosphoric Acid |
| Product covered | Polyphosphoric Acid |
| Category | Chemicals |
| Scheme | CRS registration (Scheme-II) |
| Notified under | Polyphosphoric Acid(Quality Control) Order, 2021, S.O. 5388(E), dated 24.12.2021 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 17439
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 17439:2020 Polyphosphoric Acid - Specification | 31 Aug 2020 | Current, next review 30 Apr 2029 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Testing against IS 17439
Samples are type-tested at a BIS-recognised laboratory in India; foreign lab reports are not accepted. BIS then reviews the test report and documents and grants the registration. Market surveillance samples follow.
The test report has to cover every clause of IS 17439 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 17439 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 CRS registration under IS 17439
Registration is granted to the manufacturer for a specific factory, brand and models. Overseas manufacturers must appoint an Authorised Indian Representative to apply and hold the registration in India.
- Confirm the Indian Standard and group models into a series
- Submit samples to a BIS-recognised lab in India for testing
- Apply on the CRS portal with the test report, factory and brand documents
- BIS review and grant of the R-number registration
- Mark products with the Standard Mark, IS number and R-number
Timeline. Lab testing usually takes 2 to 6 weeks; BIS processing typically takes another 3 to 6 weeks after a complete application with the test report.
Fees. Application and annual licence fees of ₹1,000 each, a processing fee of ₹25,000 per year, and ₹20,000 for each additional test report, plus lab testing charges (BIS Conformity Assessment Amendment Regulations, 2026).
Mark. Certified products carry the BIS Standard Mark (CRS) with the IS number and the R-number.
Frequently asked questions
What does IS 17439 cover?
IS 17439:2020: Polyphosphoric Acid. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for polyphosphoric acid.
Is BIS certification under IS 17439 mandatory?
Yes, for polyphosphoric acid, under the Polyphosphoric Acid(Quality Control) Order, 2021, S.O. 5388(E). The product needs a valid BIS registration (CRS) and must carry the BIS Standard Mark (CRS) with the IS number and the R-number.
Where is a product tested for IS 17439?
Samples are type-tested at a BIS-recognised laboratory in India; foreign lab reports are not accepted. BIS then reviews the test report and documents and grants the registration. Market surveillance samples follow.
How long does IS 17439 BIS certification take?
Lab testing usually takes 2 to 6 weeks; BIS processing typically takes another 3 to 6 weeks after a complete application with the test report.
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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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