Introduction to Indian Standard IS 14862 covers Fibre Cement Flat Sheets. This standard specifies the manufacturing, chemical and physical requirements and testing of Fibre Cement Flat Sheets.
Specification of IS 14862
IS 14862 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Fibre Cement Flat Sheets as follows
(i) Dimensional and Geomaterial Characteristics
(ii) Bending Strength
(iii) Apparent Density
(iv) Water impermeability and other
Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Fibre Cement Flat Sheets (IS 14862) :
Under section 14 of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards has issued the Quality control order. As per the Quality control order, all the manufacturers of Fibre Cement Flat Sheets are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.
Process for Fibre Cement Flat Sheets IS 14862 Certification under BIS
Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Fibre Cement Flat Sheets to use ISI mark as per IS 14862
BIS Registration Requirements for IS 14862
Requirements to get the
BIS license for Fibre Cement Flat Sheets
- Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 14862
- In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
- Competent Quality Control Personnel
- Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Fibre Cement Flat Sheets as per Indian standard IS 14862
- There are 3 major categories of document required to get the BIS license:
a. Administrative Details
b. Technical Details
c. Quality Control Personnel Details
d. Commercial Details
BIS Certificate Cost for Fibre Cement Flat Sheets
Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Fibre Cement Flat Sheets as per IS 14862 under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :
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COST FOR BIS REGISTRATION / ELECTRONICS PRODUCTS (Government Costs)
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Type of Fee
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New Application
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Renewal
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Inclusion
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Application Fee
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1000
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1000
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1000
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Processing Fee*
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25,000x2 = 50,000
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25,000x2 = 50,000
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15,000x2= 30,000
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Registration Fee*
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1000 x 2 = 2000
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1000 x 2 = 2000
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1000 x 2 = 2000
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Total
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53,000
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53,000
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30,000
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Note*
1. The processing fee and registration fee need to be paid within 2 years, as registration numbers will be granted initially for two years.
2. The cost of BIS registration will depend on the following factors:
· Location and Name of the Manufacturing Process (Overseas/ Domestic)
· Types of Products and model quantity
· Testing fee for the products
· Govt. Fee (BIS) and ERCS Service fee
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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. ERCS 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 14862:
ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Cement Based Products Industry various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Fibre Cement Flat Sheets according to IS 14862.
b. Effective documentation with awareness of the BIS guidelines:
In order to facilitate the manufacturing industry in obtaining BIS certifications, guidelines have been developed. Our team has the experience of completing over 1000 projects and technically competent associates in various Industries.
We are familiar with the Indian Standard Specifications & BIS guidelines and deliver the most suitable interpretation to the Quality Control Personnel so we can do a reliable and effective documentation of your product under the BIS guidelines.
c. A pre-visit can be 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 the 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 that need to be prepared and readily available at the time of inspection.
Advantage of Fibre Cement Flat Sheets IS 14862 Certification under BIS Scheme-I
Benefits of getting ISI Mark for Fibre Cement Flat Sheets to sell in the 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 Fibre Cement Flat Sheets 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 a tendency to buy 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 a 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.