IS 3205 BIS Certification for Precipitated Barium Carbonate, Technical
Precipitated Barium Carbonate, Technical made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 3205 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 3205
| Standard | IS 3205:1984 |
|---|---|
| Title | Precipitated Barium Carbonate, Technical |
| Product covered | Precipitated Barium Carbonate, Technical |
| Category | Chemicals, Fertilizers, Polymers & Textiles |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | Precipitated Barium Carbonate, (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O.1901(E) · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 3205
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 3205:2024 Precipitated Barium Carbonate, Technical - Specification (Second Revision) | 10 Dec 2024 | Current, next review 31 Dec 2029 |
| IS 3205:1984 Specification for precipitated barium carbonate, technical (First Revision) | 31 Oct 1984 | Withdrawn 3 Jun 2025 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Testing against IS 3205
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 3205 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 3205 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 3205
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 3205 cover?
IS 3205:1984: Precipitated Barium Carbonate, Technical. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for precipitated barium carbonate, technical.
Is BIS certification under IS 3205 mandatory?
Yes, for precipitated barium carbonate, technical, under the Precipitated Barium Carbonate, (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O.1901(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 3205?
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 3205 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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