BIS CERTIFICATION FOR STRUCTURAL PLYWOOD IS 10701

Published Date: April 09, 2025 4 min Read

BIS certification is essential for Structural Plywood as per IS 10701:2012. This standard ensures that plywood used for structural applications meets high-performance requirements, including strength, durability, and resistance to environmental factors. Certification guarantees that the plywood undergoes rigorous testing for mechanical properties, bonding quality, and resistance to moisture, ensuring its reliability in load-bearing and construction applications. Compliance with IS 10701:2012 signifies a manufacturer’s commitment to producing high-quality structural plywood suitable for various engineering and architectural uses.

IS 10701:2012 – Structural Plywood Specification

This standard defines the technical requirements and testing methods for plywood used in structural applications. It specifies key parameters such as thickness, bending strength, adhesive bonding, moisture content, and load-bearing capacity. The standard ensures that the plywood retains its dimensional stability, does not delaminate under varying environmental conditions, and exhibits high resistance to mechanical stress. Certified plywood under IS 10701:2012 must demonstrate superior durability and reliability, making it a preferred choice for structural and industrial applications.

Benefits of BIS Certification for Structural Plywood

BIS certification under IS 10701:2012 ensures compliance with national quality and performance standards, enhancing product credibility and market acceptance. For manufacturers, certification provides regulatory approval, competitive advantage, and eligibility for government and private construction projects. For end users, certified plywood ensures uniformity, high strength, and long-term performance in structural applications, reducing maintenance costs and improving safety. Certification also facilitates smooth procurement for builders, architects, and infrastructure developers, ensuring adherence to national building standards.

Key highlights

Product Name	Structural Plywood
Applicable Indian Standard	IS 10701 : 2012
Applicable Certification Scheme	Product Certification Scheme (ISI Mark Scheme) Scheme 1 - Schedule 2
Compliance Requirement	Mandatory
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Scope as per Standard	This standard specifies the requirements for plywood intended for structural applications, including its use in stressed skin panels, plywood web beams, sheathing, silos, as well as rail and ship containers.

Note

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Procedure for Domestic Manufacturer
Procedure for Foreign Manufacturer

Timeline for BIS Certification

The estimated timeline for obtaining BIS certification under IS 10701:2012 is as follows:

For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days)
For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)

Conclusion

BIS certification under IS 10701:2012 is crucial for ensuring the strength, stability, and durability of structural plywood. Adhering to this standard enables manufacturers to deliver high-quality plywood that meets industry and regulatory requirements.

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