{"id":4236,"date":"2026-10-23T11:03:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qualitanceindia.com\/?p=4236"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:03:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:03:02","slug":"bis-certification-consultancy-for-poly-aluminium-chloride-pac-is-155732018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qualitanceindia.com\/bis-certification-consultancy-for-poly-aluminium-chloride-pac-is-155732018\/","title":{"rendered":"BIS Certification Consultancy for Poly Aluminium Chloride (PAC) | IS 15573:2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction: BIS Certification for Poly Aluminium Chloride (PAC)<\/h2>\n

Poly Aluminium Chloride (PAC) is an inorganic chemical widely used as a coagulant in water treatment and purification processes. It helps remove suspended particles, turbidity and other impurities from water, making it an important chemical for water treatment plants, industrial water treatment facilities and other applications.<\/p>\n

In India, Poly Aluminium Chloride is covered under IS 15573:2018 \u2013 Poly Aluminium Chloride \u2014 Specification<\/strong>. The Government of India introduced the Poly Aluminium Chloride (Quality Control) Order, 2019, requiring covered products to conform to the applicable Indian Standard and bear the BIS Standard Mark under a valid licence. The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals records the enforcement date as 2 February 2020. <Cite refs={[“turn483233search16″,”turn483233search2”]}\/><\/p>\n

Manufacturers and other businesses involved in the production or supply of PAC therefore need to assess the applicable regulatory requirements before manufacturing, importing, marketing or selling the product in India.<\/p>\n

Qualitance India<\/strong> provides BIS certification consultancy for Poly Aluminium Chloride manufacturers, assisting with application preparation, technical documentation, product testing coordination and the certification process under the applicable BIS requirements.<\/p>\n

1. What Is Poly Aluminium Chloride (PAC)?<\/h2>\n

Poly Aluminium Chloride is commonly abbreviated as PAC. It is used as a coagulant to facilitate the removal of suspended matter and impurities from water.<\/p>\n

PAC is used in applications such as:<\/p>\n

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  • Drinking water treatment.<\/li>\n
  • Municipal water purification plants.<\/li>\n
  • Industrial wastewater treatment.<\/li>\n
  • Effluent treatment plants (ETPs).<\/li>\n
  • Sewage treatment plants (STPs).<\/li>\n
  • Process-water treatment in industrial facilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    PAC is available in different physical forms and grades. The applicable product specification and testing requirements depend on the form and grade being manufactured.<\/p>\n

    For BIS licensing purposes, manufacturers should identify the exact product variant, production process and intended scope of certification before preparing their application.<\/p>\n

    2. Applicable Indian Standard for PAC Certification<\/h2>\n

    The applicable Indian Standard identified in the PAC Quality Control Order is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Particular<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    Product<\/td>\nPoly Aluminium Chloride (PAC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Indian Standard<\/td>\nIS 15573:2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Standard title<\/td>\nPoly Aluminium Chloride \u2014 Specification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Certification scheme<\/td>\nBIS Scheme-I (ISI Mark Scheme)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Regulatory reference<\/td>\nPoly Aluminium Chloride (Quality Control) Order, 2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Certification authority<\/td>\nBureau of Indian Standards (BIS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    The official BIS compulsory-certification listing includes Poly Aluminium Chloride against IS 15573, while the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals lists the relevant Quality Control Order and its enforcement date. <Cite refs={[“turn483233search0″,”turn483233search2”]}\/><\/p>\n

    Applicants should verify the latest applicable version of the standard, amendments, product manual and regulatory notifications before submitting an application.<\/p>\n

    3. Is BIS Certification Mandatory for Poly Aluminium Chloride?<\/h2>\n

    Yes. BIS certification is mandatory for Poly Aluminium Chloride covered by the applicable Quality Control Order<\/strong>, subject to the order’s provisions and any applicable exemptions.<\/p>\n

    The Poly Aluminium Chloride (Quality Control) Order, 2019 requires the specified product to conform to IS 15573:2018 and bear the Standard Mark under a BIS licence in accordance with Scheme-I of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The original order also provides an exception for goods meant for export that conform to the specifications required by the foreign buyer. <Cite refs={[“turn483233search16″,”turn483233search19”]}\/><\/p>\n

    Manufacturers should not assume that a product is exempt simply because it is sold in bulk, supplied to an industrial customer or manufactured against a purchase order. The exact product, transaction and applicable legal provisions must be assessed.<\/p>\n

    Before commercial production or sale, businesses should confirm:<\/p>\n

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    • Whether their product falls within the scope of IS 15573:2018.<\/li>\n
    • Whether the applicable Quality Control Order covers the product and transaction.<\/li>\n
    • Whether any specific exemption applies.<\/li>\n
    • Whether a valid BIS licence is required for the manufacturing arrangement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      4. Forms and Grades of PAC Covered During BIS Licensing<\/h2>\n

      PAC may be manufactured in liquid or powder form and in different grades, including medium-basicity and high-basicity grades.<\/p>\n

      The BIS Product Manual for IS 15573:2018 specifies that samples of each form and each grade must be tested for the corresponding form and grade to be covered under the licence. <Cite refs={[“turn483233search18″,”turn483233search21”]}\/><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Product parameter<\/th>\nCertification consideration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
      Physical form<\/td>\nLiquid or powder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Grade<\/td>\nMedium or high basicity, as applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Product composition<\/td>\nMust comply with the applicable specification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Manufacturing process<\/td>\nMust be documented and controlled<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Testing<\/td>\nApplicable tests must be completed for the relevant product variant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Licence scope<\/td>\nMust accurately cover the intended product forms and grades<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Important:<\/strong> The final scope of a BIS licence depends on the applicable standard, product manual and BIS assessment. Manufacturers should identify all intended variants at the beginning of the project to avoid gaps in the proposed licence scope.<\/p>\n

      5. Key Quality and Testing Requirements Under IS 15573:2018<\/h2>\n

      PAC certification involves demonstrating conformity with the applicable product specification. Testing requirements can include chemical composition, physical characteristics and limits for specified impurities or toxic substances.<\/p>\n

      The BIS laboratory information system identifies several test parameters associated with IS 15573:2018. These include: <Cite refs={[“turn483233search3”]}\/><\/p>\n

      A. Chemical and composition-related parameters<\/h3>\n