BIS Registration for Shallow Corrugated Asbestos Cement Sheets IS 13008:1990

If you manufacture shallow corrugated asbestos cement sheets or plan to import them into India, you need to pause and verify one thing first: Are you legally allowed to place this product on the Indian market?

As per the quality control framework now in force, these sheets cannot be sold without BIS certification. This is not a marketing mark. It is a statutory requirement.

You are dealing with IS 13008:1990, the Indian Standard that defines the technical requirements for shallow corrugated asbestos cement sheets. And once this product was brought under the quality control order for asbestos or fiber-cement-based products, compliance stopped being optional.

If you ignore this requirement, your goods can be seized. Your distribution can be halted. And liability does not stop at the company; it can extend to responsible officers.

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First, Understand What IS 13008:1990 Covers

IS 13008:1990 lays down the specifications for shallow corrugated asbestos cement sheets used in roofing and similar structural applications.

The standard defines:

• Profile dimensions
• Tolerances
• Strength requirements
• Water absorption limits
• Testing methods
• Marking requirements

These sheets are load-bearing materials. If the composition or curing process is incorrect, the sheet may crack under stress or deteriorate prematurely. That is why the Bureau of Indian Standards regulates them

You cannot self-declare compliance. You must prove it.

Why BIS Certification Is Mandatory Now

The requirement flows from the Quality Control Order issued under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act 2016

The Asbestos or Fibre Cement-Based Products (Quality Control) Order 2023 brought specific products under mandatory certification. Shallow corrugated asbestos cement sheets under IS 13008:1990 are included in that list

That means:

• You must obtain a BIS license.
• Your product must bear the ISI mark.
• You must comply with Scheme I of BIS certification.

Without that license, manufacturing for sale, storing for sale, importing or distributing becomes a violation of law

There is no grey area here

What Happens If You Ignore Compliance?

If you place non-certified sheets in the market:

• Authorities can seize stock.
• You can face monetary penalties.
• Your business operations may be disrupted.
• You may face prosecution under the BIS Act.

The regulator does not treat quality control orders lightly. They are issued to ensure structural safety and product reliability.

So this is not paperwork. This is risk control.

What You Must Do to Obtain BIS Registration

Let’s break this down practically.

1. Confirm Product Classification

You need to confirm that your product genuinely falls under IS 13008:1990. Some manufacturers confuse shallow corrugated sheets with other fiber cement products governed by separate standards.

Misclassification delays applications.

2. Prepare Technical Documentation

You must compile:

• Manufacturing process details
• Raw material specifications
• Quality control protocols
• Internal test reports
• Product drawings and dimensions

If your documentation contradicts your testing data BIS will raise queries

3. Laboratory Testing

Samples must be tested in a BIS-recognized or BIS-approved laboratory

The testing confirms compliance with:

• Mechanical strength parameters
• Dimensional tolerance
• Water absorption limits
• Structural performance requirements

Without valid test reports, your application does not move forward.

4. Submit Application Under Scheme- I

Applications are filed through the BIS portal under the ISI Mark Scheme.

You will upload documents, pay government fees, and declare manufacturing details.

5. Factory Inspection

BIS officials may inspect your facility.

They check:

• Production consistency
• Quality control equipment
• Testing capability
• Record maintenance

If your factory is not aligned with what you declared, the process slows down

6. Grant of License

If all requirements are met BIS issues a license number authorizing you to use the ISI mark

Only after this can you legally sell the product

Read More: BIS Registration for Fibre Cement Flat Sheets IS 14862:2000

Where Most Manufacturers Make Mistakes

From experience in regulatory advisory work, delays usually happen because:

• Documentation is copied from another product.
• Test reports are outdated.
• Quality control procedures are described but not implemented.
• The factory is not prepared for inspection.
• The standard is misread.

You should not treat this as a form-filling exercise. It requires alignment between manufacturing reality and regulatory declaration.

Why Businesses Choose Agile Regulatory

When you handle BIS registration for a product governed by a quality control order, the cost of error is higher than the cost of compliance support.

Agile Regulatory works with manufacturers of regulated construction and industrial materials and understands how the BIS evaluates applications.

They assist you with:

• Correct standard identification
• Documentation structuring
• Coordination with recognized laboratories
• Pre-inspection readiness
• Query drafting and response
• End-to-end BIS license handling

Conclusion

You cannot legally manufacture or sell shallow corrugated asbestos cement sheets in India without BIS certification under IS 13008:1990.

The requirement arises from the quality control order issued under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act 2016. Non-compliance exposes you to enforcement action

If you want clarity, structured documentation, and proper handling of the certification process Agile Regulatory is one of the most reliable compliance partners you can approach

Before you put your product into the market, make sure your license is in place.

Compliance done correctly once protects your business for years.