BIS certification for Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP) is mandatory under IS 17682:2021. Standphill India provides expert ISI mark certification support for ACP manufacturers and importers, ensuring full QCO compliance, faster approvals, and hassle-free market access in India.

BIS Certification for Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP) as per IS 17682:2021 – Complete Compliance Guide

Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP) have become a cornerstone of modern construction due to their lightweight structure, design flexibility, and long-term durability. However, following multiple safety concerns—particularly related to fire incidents—the Government of India has made BIS certification for Aluminium Composite Panels mandatory under IS 17682:2021.

This article serves as a comprehensive, compliance-focused guide for manufacturers and importers seeking ISI Mark certification for ACP, while highlighting Standphill India as a trusted BIS certification consultant with proven industry expertise.

What Is BIS Certification for Aluminium Composite Panels?

BIS certification is a conformity assessment issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), confirming that a product complies with applicable Indian Standards. For Aluminium Composite Panels, certification is governed by:

i. ) Indian Standard: IS 17682:2021

ii. ) Certification Scheme: Product Certification Scheme (ISI Mark) – Scheme-I

iii. ) Compliance Nature: Mandatory

iv. ) Legal Authority: BIS Act, 2016 & Quality Control Orders (QCO)

Without a valid ISI Mark license, Aluminium Composite Panels cannot be manufactured, imported, sold, or distributed in the Indian market.

Applicable Indian Standard – IS 17682:2021 Explained

IS 17682:2021 specifies the material composition, performance requirements, test methods, fire behaviour, and durability parameters for flat Aluminium Composite Panels used in:

Scope Covered Under IS 17682:2021

i. ) External wall cladding and façades

ii. ) Curtain walls, canopies, soffits

iii. ) Interior partitions, ceilings, column encasement

iv. ) Railway coach interiors and transport applications

v. ) Fire-retardant ACPs for public and high-rise buildings

The standard ensures uniform quality, fire safety, and structural reliability across all ACP applications in India.

Quality Control Order (QCO) for Aluminium Composite Panels

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has issued a Quality Control Order (QCO) mandating BIS certification for ACPs.

Key Compliance Milestones

i. ) Mandatory ISI Mark under IS 17682:2021

ii. ) Applies to Indian manufacturers and foreign exporters

iii. ) Non-compliance is punishable under the BIS Act, 2016

Implementation Timeline

i. ) Large & Medium Enterprises: 1 October 2025

ii. ) Small Enterprises: 1 January 2026

iii. ) Micro Enterprises: 1 April 2026

Why ISI Mark Certification Is Mandatory for ACPs

i. ) Fire Safety Compliance: Uncertified ACPs pose serious fire risks. BIS certification ensures fire-retardant core performance as per tested parameters.

ii. ) Legal Market Access: Selling or importing non-ISI-marked ACPs is illegal in India.

iii. ) Quality Assurance: Certification confirms compliance with mechanical strength, adhesion, coating, and durability benchmarks.

iv. ) Consumer & Project Safety: Architects, builders, and government agencies mandate BIS-certified materials for approvals.

v. ) Export & Tender Eligibility: ISI Mark certification enhances global acceptance and eligibility for government and infrastructure projects.

Mandatory Tests for Aluminium Composite Panels (IS 17682:2021)

Physical & Mechanical Tests

i. ) Dimensions, straightness & squareness

ii. ) Tensile strength, yield strength, elongation

iii. ) Peel strength

iv. ) Density of core

Surface & Coating Tests

i. ) Coating thickness

ii. ) Adhesion

iii. ) Pencil hardness

iv. ) Gloss

Fire & Safety Tests

i. ) Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI)

ii. ) Smoke density rating

iii. ) Ignitability & flame spread

iv. ) Non-combustibility

v. ) Oxygen bomb calorimeter

Environmental & Chemical Resistance

i. ) Accelerated weathering

ii. ) Neutral salt spray test

iii. ) Humidity resistance

iv. ) Chemical resistance (HCl, H?SO?, NaOH)

Optional Performance Tests

i. ) Sound transmission class

ii. ) Sound absorption coefficient

iii. ) Thermal conductivity

iv. ) Coefficient of linear thermal expansion

BIS Certification Scheme Applicable

BIS Certification Process for Aluminium Composite Panels

BIS Certification Timeline, Validity & Renewal

Why BIS Certification Is Important for ACP Businesses

i. ) Ensures fire safety compliance for construction materials

ii. ) Provides legal market access in India

iii. ) Enhances brand reputation and project credibility

iv. ) Meets architect, builder, and government tender requirements

v. ) Prevents legal liabilities and penalties

How Standphill India Can Help

Standphill India is one of India's most reliable BIS certification consultants, offering end-to-end ISI Mark compliance solutions for Aluminium Composite Panels.

Standphill India – Key Advantages

i. ) Extensive experience in mandatory BIS & QCO compliance

ii. ) Single-window support for Indian & foreign manufacturers

iii. ) End-to-end handling: documentation, testing, audit & licensing

iv. ) Faster approval through error-free applications

v. ) Dedicated post-certification compliance support

Standphill India ensures that your ACP products meet, maintain, and exceed BIS quality benchmarks, reducing approval delays and compliance risks.

Implementation Authority

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

Manak Bhawan, 9 B.S. Zafar Marg

New Delhi – 110002

Conclusion

The enforcement of mandatory BIS certification for Aluminium Composite Panels under IS 17682:2021 marks a critical shift toward safer, standardized, and fire-resistant construction materials in India.

For manufacturers and importers, BIS certification is no longer optional—it is a legal necessity and market differentiator.

By partnering with Standphill India, businesses gain a trusted compliance partner that simplifies certification, minimizes risk, and accelerates market entry—ensuring your ACP products remain fully compliant, credible, and competitive in the Indian construction market.