BIS Certification for Cement (Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Use)
2. February 2026Cement in India is subject to technical quality and compliance requirements. BIS certification ensures that the applicable Indian Standards are met, especially regarding strength, durability, composition, and consistent product quality.
BIS Certification for Cement
For market access in India, BIS certification under the ISI Scheme is required in this product category. This typically includes a factory inspection as well as testing in accredited laboratories.
For cement (any variety of cement manufactured or sold in India), the following standards are commonly applicable:
- IS 12330 – Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement
- IS 12600 – Low heat Portland Cement
- IS 1489 (Part 1) – Portland Pozzolana Cement-Part1 Fly-ash based
- IS 1489 (Part 2) – Portland Pozzolana Cement-Part 2 Calcined clay based
- IS 269 – Ordinary Portland Cement
- IS 3466 – Masonry Cement
- IS 455 – Portland Slag Cement
- IS 6452 – High Alumina Cement for Structural use
- IS 6909 – Super sulphated cement
- IS 8041 – Rapid hardening Portland cement
- IS 8042 – White Portland Cement
- IS 8043 – Hydrophobic Portland Cement
- IS 8229 – Oil well Cement
- IS 16415: 2015 – Composite Cement- Specification.
- IS 16993: 2018 – Microfine Ordinary Portland Cement- Specification.
- IS 15895: 2018 – High Alumina Refractory Cement.
And others…
For a complete overview, please refer to our table of BIS-certified product categories.
https://www.certification-india.com/en/bis/bis-certification-mandatory-products/
Compliance with these standards ensures that cement used in construction and industrial applications meets the required performance, reliability, and conformity requirements for the Indian market.
As a recognized expert in international product approvals, MPR International GmbH supports cement manufacturers in obtaining BIS certification for India. Our BIS certification services for cement include identifying the relevant regulatory requirements, coordinating product testing, reviewing technical documentation, and managing the factory inspection process. MPR International GmbH ensures full compliance with BIS requirements and enables a legally secure market entry for cement products in India, including Portland Cement, Pozzolana Cement, Slag Cement, and other cement types covered by Indian Standards.
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