ISI Certification (BIS) for
High Alumina Cement for Structural Use IS 6452 : 1989 in India
High alumina cement is mainly a refractory cement but in some cold regions this cement may find use as a structural material taking advantage of high heat of hydration and high early strength development.
The hydration of mono calcium aluminates imparts high early strength and hence this cement will have special utility in work involving emergency repair or construction.
High Alumina Cement for Structural use is used in the following areas –
· High strength cement is used as refractory concrete
· High strength cement is also used for precasting
· High strength cement concrete can be used for cold weather concreting.
Introduction to Indian Standard IS 6452 High Alumina Cement for Structural use
· IS 6452 cover High Alumina Cement for Structural use. This standard covers the manufacture of high alumina cement(HAC) and the specific requirements for its use as a structural building material in the colder regions of our country(continuously 18�C and below). Its use as factory cement is not covered.
· IS 6452 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the High Alumina Cement for Structural use as follows :
(i) Alumina Content
(ii) Fineness
(iii) Initial Setting time
(iv) Soundness
(v) Chemical testing
(vi) Compressive strength
For more info on the product standardization click here
Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of High Alumina Cement for Structural use (IS 6452) :
· Under section 14 of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards has issued the Cement (Quality control) order.
· As per the Cement (Quality control) order, all the manufacturers of High Alumina Cement for Structural use are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.
Types of Cement covered under IS 6452
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“Licence is granted to use Standard Mark on High Alumina Cement for Structural use as per IS 6452: 1989 with the following scope”. |
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Name of the product |
HIGH ALUMINA CEMENT FOR STRUCTURAL USE |
Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of High Alumina Cement for Structural use to use ISI mark as per IS 6452
· For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days) click here
· For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)click here
Requisites to get the BIS license for High Alumina Cement for Structural use
· Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 6452
· In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
· Competent Quality Control Personnel
· Adherence to the BIS guidelines for High Alumina Cement for Structural Use as per Indian standard IS 6452
· There are 3 major categories of document required to get the BIS license:
c. Quality Control Personnel Details
Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for High Alumina Cement for Structural use as per IS 6452 under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :
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For Indian Manufacturers |
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Major Charges |
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Amount |
Remark |
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BIS Fee |
Application Fees |
INR 1000 |
To be paid in BIS A/c directly. 20% rebate on Marking Fee for MSME units. |
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Audit Charges |
INR 7000 |
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License Fee |
INR 1000 |
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Marking Fee |
INR 56,000 |
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2. |
Testing Charges |
Sample Test Fee |
As Applicable |
To be paid into BIS approved Lab A/c |
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3. |
ERCS Service Fee |
Consultancy & others |
As per actual, (Depending upon the product and the region of factory) |
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For the Foreign Manufacturers |
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No. |
Major Charges |
Particulars |
Amount |
Remark |
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1. |
BIS Fee |
Application Fees |
USD 30 |
To be paid into BIS A/c directly in USD (SWIFT). SAARC countries can pay in INR with GST@18%
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Audit Charges(consolidated) |
USD 3200 to USD 5900 |
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License Fee |
USD 30 |
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Marking Fee |
USD 700 |
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2. |
Testing Charges |
Sample Test Fee |
As applicable |
To be paid into BIS approved Lab A/c |
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3. |
ERCS Service Fee |
Consultancy & other charges |
As per actual, (Depending upon the product and the location of mfg.) |
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· In the certification process, product testing is the most important stage as it determines whether the quality of the product meets Indian standards.
· For the same purpose, investments in testing facilities are required to install test equipment for internal factory test laboratories.
· Apart from charges mentioned above in the table, we may ask you to pay/reimbursement for a Pre-Visit at your Factory Premises to ensure the conformity of your product as per the relevant Indian Standard & BIS guidelines for its BIS certification.
Role of ERCS Private Limited in getting your product certified :
· To get BIS certification and produce a standard quality product, the manufacturer must ensure that their product must follow the specified Indian Standard Specifications (ISS) which we directly interpret to you from the BIS officials as per the Indian Standards.
· ECRS Private Limited will be your friend, philosopher and guide in the whole process of getting your product certified by the concerned authorities/ departments.
· Scope of work by ECRS Private Limited:
a. Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 6452:
ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Cement Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product High Alumina Cement for Structural use according to according to IS 6452.
b. Effective documentation with the awareness of the BIS guidelines:
In order to facilitate the industry in obtaining BIS certifications, guidelines have been developed. Our team has the experience of completing over 100 projects and various acquaintances in the Industry.
We understand the Indian Standard Specifications & BIS guidelines which we interpret to the Quality Control Personnel so we can do a reliable and effective documentation of your product in accordance with the BIS guidelines.
c. A pre-visit can paid at your factory premises:
In the process of getting BIS certification, the officer from BIS authority visits the factory for inspection. In order to get good results, the BIS inspection should go smoothly without any Non-Conformity. By keeping this goal in mind, our team will organize a pre-visit to your factory premises so that required changes can be adapted so as to remove the elements of fallibility.
d. Assistance for BIS audits:
We will explain the whole procedure of conducting a BIS inspection and make you aware of the things which need to be prepared and readily available at the time of inspection.
Benefits of getting ISI Mark for High Alumina Cement for Structural use to sell in Indian Market with our help
§ The term “ISI mark" means, that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government.
§ It is compulsory for High Alumina Cement for Structural use to obtain the ISI Mark and the violators are penalized with the material seize and a significant sum as fine.
§ Getting certification improves the probability of your product to survive and compete in the market.
§ Customers have the tendency of buying ISI certified products as it ensured safety and standard quality. Hence, with the certified products you can win the confidence and trust of the buyer.
§ With the word of mouth of such client list, you can establish your credibility in the market.
§ Hence with the renowned brand, you can raise the standard and benchmark the market value of the product.