BIS Certification for Handmade Paper for Certificates IS 19655 (Part 6) : 2026

Handmade paper is used for a variety of specialized applications where appearance, craftsmanship and specified paper characteristics are important.

IS 19655 (Part 6) : 2026 is the Indian Standard specification covering handmade paper for certificates. The Bureau of Indian Standards established this standard on 21 July 2026.

IS 19655 (Part 6) : 2026 forms part of the Indian Standard series for handmade paper and specifically addresses handmade paper intended for certificates. It provides a standardized specification that can be referenced by paper manufacturers, purchasers, institutions and testing or quality-control personnel when evaluating handmade certificate paper.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Product Name	Handmade Paper for Certificates
Applicable Indian Standard	IS 19655 (Part 6) : 2026
Standard Type	Product Specification — Handmade Paper
Certification Scheme	BIS Product Certification / ISI Mark, subject to availability and applicable BIS certification provisions
Compliance Requirement	Voluntary — no applicable mandatory QCO identified
Date of Establishment	21 July 2026
Superseded Standard	None specified in the BIS notification

What is IS 19655 (Part 6) : 2026?

IS 19655 (Part 6) : 2026 is an Indian Standard specification specifically developed for handmade paper intended for certificates.

The standard provides a common technical reference for manufacturers and purchasers of handmade certificate paper, helping establish consistent requirements for products supplied for this particular end use.

What Products are Covered?

The standard applies specifically to handmade paper for certificates. Such paper may be used by educational institutions, government and private organizations, professional bodies and other organizations requiring certificate paper manufactured to a defined Indian Standard.

Importance of Standardization for Certificate Paper

Certificates are often intended to remain in use or storage for extended periods. Establishing a dedicated Indian Standard provides manufacturers and institutional purchasers with a common specification for evaluating handmade paper intended for certificate applications.

Compliance with a standardized specification can also help manufacturers establish consistent production controls and provide purchasers with clearly defined procurement requirements.

BIS Certification for IS 19655 (Part 6)

No applicable Quality Control Order making IS 19655 (Part 6) : 2026 mandatory has been identified. Accordingly, the standard should presently be treated as a voluntary product standard unless BIS or the concerned ministry subsequently introduces mandatory certification requirements.

Where BIS product certification is available for the standard, a manufacturer seeking an ISI Mark licence would need to demonstrate conformity with the applicable standard and satisfy the prevailing requirements of the BIS Product Certification Scheme.

Benefits of Compliance with IS 19655 (Part 6)

Provides a standardized specification for handmade certificate paper.
Supports consistent manufacturing and quality-control practices.
Helps institutional purchasers define standardized procurement requirements.
Supports product evaluation against an established Indian Standard.
Can improve confidence between manufacturers, suppliers and institutional buyers.

Who Uses IS 19655 (Part 6)?

Handmade paper manufacturers: To manufacture and evaluate certificate paper against standardized requirements.
Testing and quality laboratories: To evaluate applicable characteristics of handmade certificate paper.
Educational institutions: To define procurement specifications for paper used to issue certificates.
Government and private organizations: To specify standardized handmade paper for official certificates where required.
Procurement and quality teams: To establish technical requirements when sourcing handmade certificate paper.

BIS Certification Process

Where certification is available and a manufacturer chooses to obtain a BIS licence, the process generally involves application preparation, evaluation of manufacturing and quality-control facilities, product testing as applicable, factory assessment and compliance with BIS Scheme-I requirements.

Certification Timeline

The certification timeline depends on application readiness, testing requirements, laboratory availability, factory inspection scheduling and closure of observations, if any.

Domestic and Foreign Manufacturers

Domestic Manufacturer: BIS ISI Mark Certification Process

Foreign Manufacturer: BIS Certification for Foreign Manufacturers

WHY USE ABSOLUTE VERITAS?

Absolute Veritas is a prominent organisation from the private sector of India primarily dealing with the Inspection, Testing, Audits, Certification of products & consulting services to various industries in India and worldwide, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry requirements. Offering a comprehensive range of services including product certification, testing, training, auditing, and compliance services, Absolute Veritas helps manufacturers and importers stay aligned with current Indian Standards.

For any questions regarding Indian Standards and compliance requirements for handmade paper, please reach out to us via email at cs@absoluteveritas.com

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is IS 19655 (Part 6) : 2026?

IS 19655 (Part 6) : 2026 is the Indian Standard specification for handmade paper intended for certificates.

Is BIS certification mandatory for handmade certificate paper?

No applicable Quality Control Order making IS 19655 (Part 6) : 2026 mandatory has been identified. It should therefore presently be treated as a voluntary standard unless a subsequent government notification introduces mandatory certification.

When was IS 19655 (Part 6) : 2026 established?

The Bureau of Indian Standards established IS 19655 (Part 6) : 2026 on 21 July 2026.

Does IS 19655 (Part 6) replace an earlier Indian Standard?

The BIS establishment notification does not list a superseded Indian Standard against IS 19655 (Part 6) : 2026.

Who uses IS 19655 (Part 6)?

The standard may be referenced by handmade paper manufacturers, testing laboratories, educational institutions, government and private organizations, procurement teams and quality-control personnel.

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