Plain Copier Paper

1. Summary about Plain Copier Paper

Plain copier paper is used for printing, photocopying, and office documentation. It is manufactured to provide smooth printing performance, proper brightness, and dimensional stability across printing devices.

2. Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for Plain Copier Paper

BIS certification is mandatory to ensure consistent quality, printability, and paper strength, especially for institutional, government, and commercial use.

3. What is BIS Certified for Plain Copier Paper

BIS certification confirms compliance with Indian Standards related to grammage, brightness, opacity, and surface characteristics through testing and quality audits.

Tests required for Plain Copier Paper

Title	Mandatory/Optional
General	Required
Moisture	Required
Grammage (Substance)	Required
Thickness	Required

Requirements

Title	Mandatory/Optional
ISO Brightness	Required
Opacity	Required
One minute cobb test, both sides	Required
Surface strength, Dennison (Wax Pick)	Required
Smoothness for both sides (Bendtsen)	Required
Ash content (at 900°C)	Required
Taber Stiffness: Machine Direction & Cross Direction	Required
Tear index: Machine Direction & Cross Direction	Required
Tensile index: Machine Direction & Cross Direction	Required
Size	Required

4. Benefits of BIS Certification for Plain Copier Paper

Ensures uniform paper quality
Reduces paper jams and print defects
Mandatory for government procurement
Improves customer satisfaction
Enhances brand reliability

Disclaimer.

The contents of this update are provided for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with professional legal counsel before taking action based on this information.