IS 1489 BIS Certification
2 products must be certified by BIS against IS 1489 and carry the ISI mark. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 1489
| Product | Part / edition | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Pozzolana Cement-Part1 Fly-ash Based | IS 1489 (Part 1) | ISI mark |
| Portland Pozzolana Cement-Part 2 Calcined Clay Based | IS 1489 (Part 2) | ISI mark |
Parts of IS 1489 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments | Operative ISI licences | Min. marking fee (large unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 1489 (Part 1) Portland Pozzolana Cement-Part1 Fly-ash Based | IS 1489 (Part 1) : 2015 | 1 | 513 | ₹68,000 |
| IS 1489 (Part 2) Portland Pozzolana Cement-Part 2 Calcined Clay Based | IS 1489 (Part 2):2015 | 0 | 10 | ₹72,000 |
Details by part
IS 1489 (Part 1) Portland Pozzolana Cement-Part1 Fly-ash Based
Editions and amendments of IS 1489 (Part 1)
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 1489 (Part 1) : 2015 Portland Pozzolana Cement - Specification: Part 1 fly Ash Based (Fourth Revision) | 31 Dec 2015 | Current, next review 31 Dec 2030 |
| IS 1489 (Part 1):1991 Specification for Portland pozzolana cement Part 1 Flyash based | Withdrawn 14 Mar 2022 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2018). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 1489 (Part 1)
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 1489 (Part 1), set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹68,000 |
| Medium | ₹55,000 |
| Small | ₹34,000 |
| Micro | ₹13,600 |
Unit rate: ₹3 per ton. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 1489 (Part 1)
From the BIS product manual for IS 1489 (Part 1), which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Insoluble Residue
- Loss of ignition
- Fineness
- Setting time
The full type test covers every clause of IS 1489 (Part 1); the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 1489 (Part 1)
BIS records 513 operative licences (517 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Tamil Nadu (59), Uttar Pradesh (52), Rajasthan (44), Andhra Pradesh (44), Maharashtra (31).
IS 1489 (Part 2) Portland Pozzolana Cement-Part 2 Calcined Clay Based
Editions and amendments of IS 1489 (Part 2)
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 1489 (Part 2):2015 Portland Pozzolana Cement - Specification: Part 2 Calcined Clay Based (Fourth Revision) | 31 Oct 2015 | Current, next review 31 Dec 2030 |
| IS 1489 (Part 2):1991 Specification for Portland-pozzolana cement Part 2 calcined clay based | Withdrawn 14 Mar 2022 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 1489 (Part 2)
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 1489 (Part 2), set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹72,000 |
| Medium | ₹58,000 |
| Small | ₹36,000 |
| Micro | ₹14,400 |
Unit rate: ₹3 per ton. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 1489 (Part 2)
From the BIS product manual for IS 1489 (Part 2), which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Insoluble Residue
- Loss of ignition
- Fineness
- Setting time
The full type test covers every clause of IS 1489 (Part 2); the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 1489 (Part 2)
BIS records 10 operative licences (10 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Jammu & Kashmir (4), Meghalaya (3), Assam (2), Rajasthan (1).
Notifying orders
- Cement (Quality Control)Order, 2003, S.O. No. 191(E), dated 17 Feb 2003 · PDF
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 1489
The licence is granted to the manufacturer for a specific factory and product. Indian factories apply under Scheme-I; overseas factories apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and must nominate an Authorised Indian Representative.
- Confirm the exact Indian Standard and the varieties to cover
- Get the product tested at a BIS-recognised lab (simplified procedure) or arrange BIS sampling
- Apply on Manak Online with factory, quality-control and test documents
- BIS factory inspection and sample verification
- Grant of licence, then marking with the ISI mark and CM/L number
Timeline. BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
Fees. Application fee ₹1,000 and annual licence fee ₹1,000, inspection charges of ₹7,000 per man-day, testing charges, and an annual minimum marking fee set for each Indian Standard (with concessions for micro and small units).
Mark. Certified products carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Frequently asked questions
Is BIS certification mandatory for products under IS 1489?
Yes, for the 2 products listed on this page. Each is notified by a government order and needs a valid BIS licence (ISI mark) before it can be made, imported or sold in India. Other products that merely use IS 1489 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 1489 applies to my product?
IS 1489 has 2 parts or editions referenced in BIS orders. Find your product in the table above to see its exact part. Where a product is covered by more than one standard, all of them apply.
How long does ISI mark under IS 1489 take?
BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
Other standards in Cement
- IS 269 Ordinary Portland Cement
- IS 455 Portland Slag Cement
- IS 3466 Masonry 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 12330 Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement
Source: BIS lists of products under compulsory certification (Scheme-I, Scheme-II), checked October 2026. See the full BIS product list or all Indian Standards.
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