BIS Certification for Asbestos Cement Building Boards IS 2098
Category: BIS Certification
If you manufacture or import Asbestos Cement Building Boards in India, obtaining BIS certification under IS 2098 is a legal requirement enforced by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Under the Quality Control Order issued pursuant to Section 14 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986, all manufacturers must hold a valid ISI Mark before placing this product in the Indian market. Asbestos Cement Building Boards are flat, rigid construction boards manufactured using a controlled combination of cement, asbestos fibre or pozzolanic material, fillers, and pigments. Widely used in roofing, wall cladding, and partition applications, these boards offer high durability, fire resistance, and weather protection, making quality standardisation critical for both structural safety and building performance.
Regulatory Note: Asbestos-containing products are subject to strict occupational health and environmental safety regulations in India under the Factories Act, 1948 and the Environment Protection Act, 1986, in addition to BIS certification requirements. Manufacturers must ensure full compliance with all applicable safety norms governing the handling, processing, and disposal of asbestos materials.
IS 2098 Raw Material Requirements
All raw materials used in manufacturing must conform to the following:
- Cement: As per the relevant Indian Standard
- Asbestos Fibre / Pozzolanic Material, Fillers & Pigments: As per Clause 3 of IS 2098
- Colouring Material: As per Clause 4 of IS 2098
IS 2098 Quality Parameters Specified
IS 2098 governs the following quality characteristics for Asbestos Cement Building Boards:
- General Appearance and Finish: Surface quality and visual inspection criteria
- Tolerances on Length, Width and Thickness: Permissible dimensional variations
- Load-Bearing Capacity: Minimum structural strength requirements
- Water Absorption Test: Maximum permissible moisture absorption limits
Mandate for ISI Mark Certification (IS 2098)
Under Section 14 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry — in consultation with BIS — has issued a mandatory Quality Control Order for Asbestos Cement Building Boards. All manufacturers, whether Indian or foreign, must hold a valid BIS licence before selling this product in India. Operating without ISI Mark certification is a punishable offence under Indian law.
BIS Certification Process for Asbestos Cement Building Boards IS 2098
Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Asbestos Cement Building Boards to use ISI mark as per IS 2098
- BIS Certification Process for Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days)
- BIS FMCS Certification Process for Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)
Requirements to Obtain a BIS Licence for IS 2098
To qualify for BIS certification, manufacturers must meet the following prerequisites:
- Raw materials conforming to IS 2098 specifications
- In-house testing laboratory equipped for mandatory tests
- Competent Quality Control Personnel
- Full adherence to BIS guidelines under IS 2098
Documents required fall under four categories:
- Administrative Details
- Technical Details
- Quality Control Personnel Details
- Commercial Details
Requirements to get the BIS license for Asbestos Cement Building Boards
- Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 2098
- In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
- Competent Quality Control Personnel
- Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Asbestos Cement Building Boards as per the Indian standard IS 2098
ISI Certification Fee for Asbestos Cement Building Boards IS 2098
Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Asbestos Cement Building Boards as per IS 2098 under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :
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S No. |
Particular |
Amount (INR) |
Remarks |
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1. |
Application Fee |
1000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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2. |
Audit Fee |
7000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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3. |
License Fee |
1000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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4. |
Sample Testing Fee |
As Applicable |
To be paid directly to BIS (Testing charges vary from product to product and lab to lab.) |
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5. |
Minimum Advance Marking Fee |
As per actual |
To be paid directly to BIS (Marking fee varies as per Indian Standard) |
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6. |
Renewal Fee |
1000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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7. |
Inclusion Fee |
5000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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8. |
ERCS Pvt Ltd Service Fee |
Please contact info@elitasrcs.com |
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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 the 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 follows 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 ERCS Private Limited:
a. Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 2098:
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 Asbestos Cement Building Boards according to IS 2098.
b. Effective documentation with the 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 in accordance with 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 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.
BIS Certification Benefits for IS 2098
Benefits of getting ISI Mark for Asbestos Cement Building Boards to sell in the Indian Market with our help
- Legal compliance: Mandatory under QCO; avoid seizure, fines, and market bans
- Market access: ISI Mark is required for government construction tenders and regulated procurement
- Buyer confidence: Builders, contractors, and procurement teams prefer ISI-certified boards
- Competitive advantage: Stand out against non-certified competitors in India's construction materials market
- Brand credibility: Build long-term trust with distributors, dealers, and construction companies across India