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क य मह
ु र वभाग -3

हमारा संदभ : सी एम डी -3/16: IS 1489(Pt-1 & 2) 28 अ तब

ू र 2016

वषय: IS 1489(Pt-1 ) : 2015 और IS 1489(Pt 2 ) : 2015 के पन

ु र त एस ट आई और
अंतरण दशा नदश का अनप
ु ालन

स म ा धकार ु ो दत, आई एस 1489(Pt-1 ) :2015 और आई एस 1489(Pt-2 ) :2015

वारा अनम
के पन
ु र त एस ट आई और अंतरण दशा नदश अनप
ु ालन हेतु संल न है ।

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धारक को सू चत करे और अनप
ु ालन सु नि चत कर।

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वै ा नक “ सी’ (सी एम डी -3)

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ु (सी एम डी -3)

सभी े ीय कायालय /शाखा कायालय को प रचा लत

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 CENTRAL MARKS DEPARTMENT-3

Our Ref:CMD-3/16: IS 1489(Pt-1 & 2) 28.10.2016

Subject: Implementation of revised STI (Doc: STI/1489(Part 1) & (Part 2)/2/Oct 2016)
and switchover guidelines for IS 1489(Pt-1):2015, Portland Pozzolana Cement
(Part-1: Flyash based) and IS 1489(Pt-2):2015, Portland Pozzolana Cement
(Part-2: Calcined clay based)

Please find enclosed revised STI (Doc: STI/1489(Part 1) & (Part 2)/2/August 2016)) and
switchover guidelines for I S 1489(Pt-1):2015 and IS 1489(Pt-2):2015, P o r t l a n d Pozzolana
Cement (Part-1: Flyash based & Part-2: Calcined clay based) duly approved by the
Competent Authority for implementation.

ROs/BOs are requested to kindly bring to the notice of licensees under their jurisdictions and
ensure compliance to implementation of the above guidelines

S.Hudson Singh)
Sc. C (CMD-3)

Head (CMD-3)

Circulated to all ROs/BOs/CED/MSD

Copy to: ITS for hosting on Intranet

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SCHEME OF TESTING AND INSPECTION

FOR CERTIFICATION OF PORTLAND POZZOLANA CEMENT
According to
IS1489 (Part 1):2015 - Fly Ash Based and
IS1489 (Part 2):2015 - Calcined Clay Based

1. LABORATORY - A laboratory shall be maintained which shall be suitably equipped and

staffed where different tests given in the specification shall be carried out in accordance with
the methods given in the specification.
2. TEST RECORDS - All records of tests, inspection and calibration shall be kept in suitable
forms approved by the Bureau.
2.1 All testing apparatus/measuring instruments shall be periodically checked and calibrated and
records of such checks/calibration shall be maintained.
2.2 Copies of any records and other connected papers that may be required by the Bureau shall
be made available at any time on request.

3. QUALITY CONTROL - It is recommended that, as far as possible, Statistical Quality Control

(SQC) methods may be used for controlling the quality of the product during production as
envisaged in this Scheme [See IS 397(Part 1), IS 397(Part 2) and IS 397(Part 3)].

3.1 In addition, effort should be made to introduce a Quality Management System in accordance
with IS/ISO 9000 series as appropriate to the activities of the organization.

4.0 CALIBRATION - Periodic calibration of various testing equipments shall be carried out and
records of such calibrations kept. The following equipments shall be calibrated at a frequency
shown against each and records kept.

Sl No. TEST FREQUENCY OF CALIBRATION

EQUIPMENT
1. Blaine’s apparatus Daily with licensee’s own Standard cement sample and
monthly with standard cement samples supplied by
NCCBM.
2. Compressive Once in a month with Licensee’s own Proving Ring and the
strength Testing Proving Ring shall be Calibrated once in two years from a
machine NPL/NABL Accredited Calibrating body or NPL or NPL
accredited Proving Ring manufacturer.
3. Autoclave pressure Once in a month by licensee’s own dead weight pressure
gauge gauge tester OR once in six months from accredited
calibrating body or NPL/NABL accredited manufacturer of
such gauges.
4. Vibration machine Once in a month by licensee’s own Tachometer. The
tachometer shall be calibrated once in a year from
NPL/NABL accredited outside agency.

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5. Dead weight Once in four years from NABL accredited Tester (if
pressure gauge available) Lab or OEM (original Equipment manufacturer)
Tester (if available) having NPL/NABL accredited calibrator.

5 STANDARD MARK - The Standard Mark, as given in Column (1) of the First Schedule of
the licence, shall be printed or stenciled on each bag or drum of Portland Slag Cement or on the
label applied to it, provided the material in each bag or package to which the mark thus
applied conforms to the specification. The size of the Standard Mark shall be either
160 X 120 mm or 80 X 60 mm for packing in quantity of 50 kg and above. For other
packings of lower quantity, a photographic reduction is permitted.

5.1 MARKING - In addition the following information shall be given on each bag or package or
on the label applied to it. Same information shall be provided in the delivery advices
accompanying the shipment of packed or bulk cement and on cement drums. The following
information and BIS Standard Mark other than the Manufacturers registered trade mark shall
be applied on each bag in RED COLOUR.

a) Manufacturer’s name and his registered trade mark, if any;

b) Type of Portland cement; that is
Portland Pozzolana Cement (Fly Ash Based) OR
Portland Pozzolana Cement (Calcined Clay Based.)
c) Net quantity, in kg
d) The words ‘Use no Hooks’ on the bags
e) Batch/Control unit number in terms of week, month and year of packing.
f) Best before date (i.e. 3 months from date of packing)
g) Wording as ‘Cement to be tested before use if more than 3 months old from date of
packing’.
h) Address of the manufacturer.
i) Percentage of fly ash addition for IS1489 (Part 1) or Percentage of pozzolana addition
(to be given individually for the pozzolanas added) for IS1489 (Part 2)
j) The words "FOR EXPORT', if required
k) Licence Number (CM/L-------------)
l) Any other marking required under current Legal Metrology Act and Rules framed
there under.

Note :
1. For each calendar year the first week shall be counted as 7 days from 1 st of January and
subsequent weeks numbered serially accordingly. The bags shall be marked as
W 0l/MM/YY…… W 51/MM/YY……. etc.
2. Label mentioned at 5 and 5.1 above shall be attached to the seal of the container. The seal
shall be of such a design that it shall automatically get destroyed on opening.
3. For bulk packing units all cement of one consignment received shall constitute a batch.
Batch mixing may be permitted for those packing units which are extended packing
terminals of the same cement manufacturer subject to packing units obtaining test
certificates from the manufacturer and keeping proper records. If the cement is received
from different manufacturers (licensees) batch mixing of cement is not permitted. Adequate
care shall be taken to prevent mixing of cement, even of same grade.
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4. In case cement manufacturer and packing bulk terminal unit belong to the same
management name of the original manufacturer and/or his trade mark or BIS Certification
marks need not be given on the bag/drum/packing
5. If the cement for packing is not from the same manufacturer the source details
(CM/L number) shall be indicated on the bag.
6. The colour of the bag (other than Red) and background colours should be in contrast to the
colour of the Standard Mark and the details so that the markings are conspicuous.
7. The Manufacturers’ registered trade mark may be in any colour.

6. LEVELS OF CONTROL

6.1 For manufacturing units of Portland Pozzolana Cement:-The tests, as indicated in Table
1 & 2 attached and at the levels of control specified therein, shall be carried out on the
whole production of the factory which is covered by this scheme and appropriate records
and charts maintained in accordance with paragraph 2.0 above. All the production which
conforms to the Indian Standards and covered by the licence shall be marked with
certification mark of the Bureau.

6.2 For packing of Portland Pozzolana Cement at bulk cement terminal:- The tests, as
indicated in Table -3 attached and at the levels of control specified therein, shall be carried
out on the whole packing of Portland Pozzolana cement and appropriate records and charts
maintained in accordance with clause-2 above. All the packing quantity which conforms to
the Indian Standards shall be marked with certification mark of the Bureau.

6.2.1 The Batch integrity shall be ensured at all stages of packing, the packer shall maintain
appropriate controls and checks to ensure that there is no chance of mix up of different
batches of the cement if received from different manufacturer Adequate care shall be taken
to avoid spoilage during handling, packing and storage.

6.2.2 BATCH: For the purpose of clause 6.2 of this scheme all cement of one consignment
received shall constitute one batch.

6.2.3 Test Certificate of each original batch of cement shall be obtained from the supplier and test
results recorded. On the basis of tests and inspection, the decision regarding conformity or
otherwise of the consignment/batch to a given requirement shall be taken.

6.3 WEIGHMENT – One filled bag from each nozzle shall be taken at random twice in a shift of
operation and weighed in case of electronic packers with recorders. In all other cases one bag
from each nozzle shall be checked once on two hours. The records shall be maintained in
Form 1. The bag shall be so chosen for weighment such that bags from each nozzle are taken
for weighment. The weighing and packing machines shall be adjusted as and when necessary
in such a way that net quantity of each bag shall be in accordance with the tolerances given

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in Annex B or clause 10.1.1 of IS 1489(Part 1 or Part 2): 2015 as the case may be. Such
adjustments for each nozzle shall be recorded in Form 1 under remarks column.

6.3.1 For packing of Portland Pozzolana cement in bulk cement terminal the weighment of hourly
check of mass of drums also shall be done in addition weighment of bags mentioned in para
6.3 above. The records of weighments shall be maintained in the formats as per forms 12 to
15 given below.

7. RAW MATERIALS- Routine analysis of various raw materials going into the
manufacture of Portland Pozzolana cement shall be made at intervals of a month or
whenever there is a change in the source/mine area stratification whichever is earlier
and appropriate records of the analysis and of the Physical composition of the mixtures
shall be maintained (see Form 2). This clause is not applicable for Packing Units of
Portland Pozzolana Cement at bulk cement terminal.

8. In respect of all other clauses of the specification the factory will maintain appropriate
control and checks to ensure that their product conforms to the various requirements of
this specification.

9. HOMOGENEITY – Homogeneity of the mixture in a consignment shall be guaranteed within

the stipulated percent of pozzolana addition. Percentage of pozzolana addition shall be marked
on the bags/package accordingly.

10. REJECTIONS - A separate record shall be maintained giving information relating to the
rejection of the production not conforming to the requirements of the specification and the
method of its disposal. Such material shall in no circumstances be stored together with that
conforming to the specification.

11. PACKING – The Cement shall be packed in bags specified in clause 10 of IS 1489(Part-1 or
Part -2): 2015. A test certificate either from the manufacturer or from any recognized testing
laboratory shall be received along with each consignment. Alternatively the samples of bags
from each consignment shall be tested by the cement manufacturer either in his own laboratory
or any other BIS recognized laboratory before they are used for packing cement. No testing
would be necessary if the bags carry BIS Certification Mark. The bag shall be in good condition
at the time of packing.

12. SAMPLES - The licensee shall supply, free of charge, the samples required in accordance
with the Bureau of Indian Standards (Certification) Regulations, 1988, as subsequently
amended, from the factory or go downs. The Bureau shall pay for the samples taken by it
from the open market.

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13. REPLACEMENT - Whenever a complaint is received soon after the goods with Standard
Marks have been purchased and used, and if there is adequate evidence that the goods have
not been misused, the material under complaint is to be replaced free of cost by the licensee
in case the complaint is proved to be genuine and the warranty period (where applicable) has
not expired. The final authority to judge the conformity of the product to the Indian Standard
shall be with the Bureau.

14. In the event of any damages caused by the goods bearing the Standard Mark, or claim being
filed by the consumers against products not conforming to the relevant Indian Standard, entire
liability arising out of such non-conforming product shall be of licensee and BIS shall not in
any way be responsible in such cases.

15. STOP MARKING - The marking of the product shall be stopped under intimation to
the Bureau if, at any time, there is some difficulty in maintaining the conformity of their
product to the specification, or the testing equipment goes out of order. The marking
may be resumed under intimation to the Bureau as soon as the defects are removed.

15.1 The marking of the product shall be stopped immediately if directed to do so by Bureau for
any reason. The marking may then be resumed only after permission by the Bureau. The
information regarding resumption of markings shall also be sent to the Bureau.

15.2 If bulk packing unit is instructed by the Bureau to stop marking due to the failure of the
samples, such instruction will automatically apply to the manufacturer of the cement, as per
relevant stop marking guidelines. An undertaking to this effect is to be obtained from the
bulk packers and the cement manufacturer.

16 PRODUCTION DATA - The licensee shall send the production details to BIS as per the
enclosed Proforma-1, at the end of each quarter of the operative period. The proforma to be
submitted at the end of each operative year shall be authenticated by a Chartered Accountant
authenticating the statement of quantity produced, marked and exported by him and the trade
value thereof.

---Table 1---

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IS 1489(Part 1/Part 2): 2015

Portland Pozzolona Cement
(Fly ash based / Calcined clay based)
Table 1 Level of control (Raw material)

TEST DETAILS LEVELS OF CONTROL

Clause Requirement Test Method Frequency Remark
Reference
4.1 Pozzolana IS 1727 One sample per week Fly ash Pozzolana shall conform to
IS 3812(Pt- 1) and Calcined clay
pozzolana shall conform to IS 1344
4.2 Portland IS 4032 Daily composite Portland Cement Clinker shall
Cement Clinker IS 4031 sample conform to IS 16353
4.3 Ordinary IS 269 - OPC shall be ISI marked. If produced
Portland in the same factory, records as per
Cement relevant STI shall be maintained.

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IS 1489(Part 1/Part 2): 2015

Portland Pozzolona Cement
(Fly ash based / Calcined clay based)
Table 2 – Levels of Control (Grinding/Blending Unit)
(Para of the Scheme of Testing and Inspection)
Test Details Levels of Control
Clause Requirement Reference Cement Cement Remarks
Grinding /Blending Packing
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
6 Chemical IS 1489 Daily Composite sample -
Table requirement
1
i) Insoluble IS 4032 -do- -
Residue
ii) Magnesia IS 4032 -do- -
iii) Sulphuric IS 4032 -do- -
anhydride (SO3)
iv) Loss on Ignition IS 4032 -do- -
v) Chloride IS 4032 - Weekly composite This test shall also be
Content sample carried out whenever there
is any change in source of
any raw material.
vi) Alkali Content - - - Pl see note under table 1 of
IS1489(Part 1 & 2):2015.
7 Physical IS 1489
Table requirement
2
i) Fineness IS 4031(2) 1. Every alternate hourly from Daily Composite sample
each mill/ blender separately.
2. Daily Composite sample

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ii) Soundness IS 4031(3) Daily Composite sample -do-

(Le-Chatelier
method and
Autoclave
method)
iii) Setting Time IS 4031(5) One sample per shift -do-
(Composite sample).
iv) Compressive IS 4031(6) Daily Composite sample -do-
strength
*
v) Transverse IS 4031(8) Weekly composite sample Weekly composite *Pl see Note 5
strength sample
(Optional)
vii) Drying IS4031(10) - Weekly composite
shrinkage sample
NOTE –
1. Composite sample shall be made out of hourly samples for the required period (Pl See IS 3535 Methods of sampling hydraulic
cements).
If clinker is manufactured from more than one kiln, clinker sample from each kiln shall be tested as per the above table. If clinker
is manufactured using different proportion of raw materials such different clinkers shall be tested considering it as separate
production.
If cement is manufactured using same proportion of raw materials from more than one cement mill, sample from each mill shall
be tested for fineness as per the above table. For all other parameters composite samples from all the mills shall be tested.
If cement is manufactured using different proportion of raw materials from more than one cement mill, sample from each mill
shall be tested for all requirements as per the above table.
If blending of ingredients is adopted, sample at ‘Cement blending stage’ shall be drawn after blending all such ingredients.
2. If desired by the purchaser, the manufacturer shall carry out test for alkali content. The manufacturer shall furnish a certificate
indicating the alkali content, if requested.
3. For manufacturing units where there is no packing silo and cement is packed directly from cement grinding /blending stage, the
frequency of tests specified for cement grinding stage would apply for the various tests to be carried out on samples taken from
cement mill spouts along with weekly chloride content test.
4. Limit of additives shall be as given in clause 5 of the standard.
5. By agreement between purchaser & manufacturer, Transverse strength of plastic mortar may be specified. The permissible values
of the Transverse strength shall be mutually agreed to between purchaser and supplier at the time of placing the order

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IS 1489(Part 1/Part 2): 2015

Portland Pozzolona Cement
(Fly ash based / Calcined clay based)
Table 3 Level of Control (Bulk Packing Unit)

TEST DETAILS LEVELS OF CONTROL

Clause Requirement Test Methods Frequency Remarks
Reference
6, Table 1 (i) Insoluble Residue IS 4032 One sample from To be tested in laboratory at bulk
each batch terminal packing unit.
6, Table 1 Loss on Ignition -do- -do- -do-
(iv)
7, Table 2 (i) Fineness IS 4031(2) -do- May be tested at bulk terminal
packing unit or got tested from a
pre-declared approved testing
laboratory if in house test
facilities are not available
7, Table 2 Soundness IS 4031(3) -do- -do-
(ii)
7, Table 2 Setting Time IS 4031(5) -do- -do-
(iii)
7, Table 2 Compressive IS 4031(6) -do- -do-
(iv) strength

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Form No. 1
FORMAT FOR MAINTENANCE OF TEST RECORDS
WEIGHMENT CONTROL AT PACKING STAGE
Date Shift Time No. of Bags Net mass of bags from nozzles Remark.
(Hourly)

Form No. 2
RAW MATERIAL TESTING
Date of Date of Name of Material Source of supply and Details of analysis for specified
receipt of testing consignment No. requirements
material

Form 3
PRODUCTION DATA
(POST GRINDING DETAILS OF PRODUCTIONACCEPTED AND REJECTES FOR STANDARD MARK)
Shift Quantity Passed for Standard Rejected Remark
mark

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Form No. 4
Pozzolana (One sample per week)
Column 5 of Table 1
A) Calcined Clay Pozzolana
Date Fineness Lime Reactivity Compressive strength at 28 Drying Shrinkage,
Days max

B) Fly ash pozzolana

Date CHEMICAL PHYSICAL
SiO2 SiO2 Reacti MgO SO3 Na2O Total LOI Fineness Lime Comp Soundness Particle retained
+ ve Chloride Reactivity Strength by autoclave on 45 micron
Al2O3 Silica at 28 Days sieve
+ (Optional)
Fe2O3

Form No. 5
CLINKER CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (DAILY COMPOSITE SAMPLE)
Date of Total Insolubl SiO2 CaO Al2 Fe2O3 SO3 MgO LSF Alumi Sample Remarks
manufactur loss on e residue O3 na Pass
e ignition factor /Fail

Form No. 6
CLINKER GROUND WITH GYPSUM
(DAILY COMPOSITE SAMPLE)
Date of Fineness Soundness Setting Compressive Sample Remark
grinding time strength Pass/Fail
Lechatelier Autoclave Initial 3 7 28
days days days

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Form 7
CLINKER GROUND WITH GYPSUM & POZZOLANA
Date of Finenes Soundness Setting Time Compressive Drying Sample Mode of
grinding s strength Shrinkage Pass disposal or
/Fail action taken if
sample fails
Lechatelier Autoclave Initial Final 3 days 7 28
days days

Form 8
PORTLAND POZZOLANA CEMENT/GRINDING/BLENDING (Daily/Weekl Composite sample)

Date of LOI MgO IR SO3 Fineness Soundness Setting Compressive Drying Sample Action
grinding (Lechatelier Time strength Shrinkage Pass/Fail taken
&Autoclave) Initial if
& sample
Final fails

Form No 9
PORTLAND POZZOLANA CEMENT GRINDING (For Alternate Hourly Sample)
Date of Time Fineness Setting Time Sample Mode of disposal or action
grinding Initial & Final Pass/Fail taken if sample fails

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Form No 10
PORTLAND POZZOLANA CEMENT PACKING STAGE (Daily/Weekly Composite Sample)
Date LOI MgO IR SO3 Chlor Finen Soundne Setting Compressi Drying Sample Mode of
of ide ess ss Time ve strength Shrinkag Pass/Fai disposal or
Pack Conte (Lechate Initial & e l action
ing nt lier Final taken if
(Wee &Autocl sample
kly) ave) fails

Form No 11
CALIBRATION
Sl. No Date of Calibration Record Name of Sl.No. (If
calibration equipment any)
Result of calibration Action taken if Remarks
equipment
found defective

Note : The above records are to be kept separately for each equipment.

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RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED AS PER TABLE-3 OF STI

(BY BULK PACKING UNIT)
Form No. 12
FORMAT FOR MAINTENANCE OF TEST RECORDS
WEIGHMENT CONTROL AT PACKING STAGE
HOURLY CHECK OF MASS OF DRUMS
Date Time (Hourly) Condition of Drums Net quantity of cement Record of calibration of
weighing scale Date of
calibration.

Form No. 13
FORMAT FOR MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS FOR THE CONDITIONS OF THE EMPTY DRUMS/BULKERS FOR PACKING
CEMENT
Date No. of empty No. of empty Reasons/Remarks Sign of firms inspector
drums/Bulkers checked drums/Bulkers rejected

Form No.14
FORMAT FOR MAINTENANCE OF TEST RECORDS
WEIGHMENT CONTROL AT PACKING STAGE
HOURLY CHECK OF MASS OF BAGS
Date Shift Time (Hourly) No of Bags Net quantity of Records of
Bags from Nozzles calibration/date of
calibration of
nozzles

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Form No. 15
RECEIPT OF CEMENTS
Date of receipt Batch No. Supply received from Test Certificate No

Form No.16
CEMENT DESPATCH DATA FROM PACKING
Date Quantity Passed for Standard Rejected (if any) Reasons for not
Mark marking/Method of
disposal

Form No. 17 & 18

TEST DONE AT FACTORY
(At receipt stage and at bulk packing terminal)
Date Batch No. LOI IR Sulphide Fineness Setting Time Remarks
Sulphur (S)

Form No 19 & 20
PORTLAND POZZOLANA CEMENT (PHYSICAL TEST REPORT)
(At receipt stage and at bulk packing terminal)
Date Batch No. Test Report Soundness Compressive Strength Remarks
LC AC 3 days 7 days 28 days

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PROFORMA – 1

PROFORMA FOR OBTAINING QUARTERLY PRODUCTION DETAILS

Period covered *

Name of Licensee

CM/L No.

Name of Articles (s) IS No. Grade/Type/Size

1.1 Brand/Trade/Name(s) of BIS Certification Marked Products

2. Total production of the articles(s)

licensed for certification marking

2.1 Total production of the article(s)

conforming to Indian Standard

3. Production covered with

BIS Certification Mark and its value
i. Quantity packed (tonne)
ii. Invoice sale price

3.1 Brand Name used on production covered under BIS Certification Mark

3.2 Calculation of marking fee as per agreed Rate of Marking Fee

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a) Unit
b) Quantity covered with BIS
Certification Mark
c) Marking fee rounded off in
whole rupees as obtained by
applying unit rates given in
(a) on quantity given in (b)

4. Quantity not covered with BIS

Certification Mark. If any, and
the reasons for such non-coverage

4.1 Brand Name under with non-certified goods were sold

5.0 Quantity Exported with BIS Standard Mark and its value

5.1 Brand Name under which BIS Certified goods are exported

6.0 Authentication by Chartered Accountant**

Signature of Authorised Signatory

Name
Date
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Information to be filled up by BO before forwarding to the licensee.
** Authentication by CA shall be made on this proforma to be submitted at the end of operative period.
Note : Incase a clause is not applicable, suitable remarks may be given against it.

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DEPARTMENT 3
Ref: CMD3/16:1489(Pt-1 & Part-2) 28 October 2016
Sub: Switchover guideline for implementation of IS 1489(Pt-1):2015 and
IS 1489(Pt-2):2015

1. Changes in the revised IS 1489(Pt-1):2015 and IS 1489(Pt-2):2015.

The fourth revision of IS 1489(Pt-1): 2015 and IS 1489(Pt-2):2015 finalised by the
Cement and Concrete Sectional Committee and approved by CED, incorporates the
following modifications:
a) Reference to relevant Indian Standard has been given for the quality of clinker to be
used in the manufacture of Portland Pozzolona Cement .
b) SO3 content requirement has been revised to 3.5 percent maximum.
c) Minimum limit of insoluble residue has been included.
d) A clause has been introduced requiring manufacturer to furnish a certificate
indicating alkali content if required by the purchaser.
e) Requirement of marking the ‘Best before date” of cement and “Need for testing of
cement more than 3 months old to check conformity before its use” has been
introduced.
f) This version contains alkali content and 13.2.1 which give option to the purchaser
and Transverse strength and 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 and 10.4.3, which call for agreement
between the purchaser and the supplier.

2. The guidelines for existing licensees of IS 1489(Pt-1):1991 and IS 1489(Pt-2):1991

for switchover to new IS 1489(Pt-1):2015 and IS 1489(Pt-2):2015 version:

i. All licensees will be required to modify marking details on the packing bags as per
the revised version of the standard and to obtain approval from BIS prior to switch
over. Wordings such as ‘Best before 3 months from date of packing’ and ‘Beyond
3 months from the date of packing, test cement and check for conformity before use’
shall be printed.
ii. Acceptance to revised STI shall be submitted by the licensee. In case any licensee
fails to give acceptance to revised STI within the stipulated time norms, action shall
be taken as per OMPC.
iii. This version contains provision for agreement between purchaser and the supplier in
respect of requirements of alkali content; Cl 13.2.1; transverse strength;Cl 10.2 to
10.4 and Cl 10.4.3. For compliance to these requirements, declaration shall be
obtained from licensees.
iv. This standard requires the manufacturer to carry out test for alkali content, if so
desired by the purchaser. For this purpose the licensee may have in-house test facility
or avail test facility of any other laboratory recognized by BIS. Licensees are required
to provide certificate indicating conformity to IS 1489(Pt-1/Pt-2):2015 as per clause
9.1 and alkali content as per clause 9.2 to the purchaser, if requested. Declaration to
this effect shall be obtained from the licensee.
v. Licensees shall be informed about the above mentioned requirements for change over
 by BOs as early as possible. The implementation of revised ISS i.e.
IS 1489(Pt-1/Pt-2):2015 by the licensees shall be ensured along with conforming test
report from BIS Recognised lab as per the revised IS 1489(Pt-1):2015 or
IS 1489(Pt-2):2015 as the case may be, within the stipulated time i.e
26 January 2017.After confirmation of satisfactory compliance on implementation
of IS 1489(Pt-1):2015 or IS 1489(Pt-2):2015 from licensee, approval to be granted
by BO and suitable endorsement to the existing licence shall be issued endorsing
IS 1489(Pt-1):2015 or IS 1489(Pt-2):2015 as the case may be, in the licence.
vi. In case any licensee doesn’t complete all the actions for switchover to
IS 1489(Pt-1):2015 or IS 1489(Pt-2):2015 by 26 January 2017, action as per OMPC
shall be taken.
3. The guidelines for Applicants for change over from IS 1489(Pt-1/Pt-2):1991 to
IS 1489(Pt-1/Pt-2):2015 version.

a) All new application shall be recorded as per the revised version o f

IS 1489(Pt-1): 2015 or IS 1489(Pt-2):2015 as applicable.
b) Existing applicants where preliminary inspection is yet to be done, consent for revised
IS and STI be obtained and further processing be done as per the revised version.
c) For other existing applicants, case may be processe d as per the earlier version.
In all such cases, undertaking shall be obtained from the applicants to the effect that
they will switch over to the revised version before 26 January 2017

4. Both the versions i.e. IS 1489(Pt-1/Pt-2):1991 & the revised version

IS 1489(Pt-1/Pt-2):2015 shall run concurrently upto 26 January 2017 after which the
old version shall stand withdrawn. The last date for implementation of
IS 1489(Pt-1/Pt-2):2015 shall be 26 January 2017.

This issues with the approval of competent authority for necessary compliance.

(S.Hudson Singh)
Sc.C (CMD-3)
Head CMD3

DDG(Certification)