Key highlights
Yes. Under the Synthetic Micro-Fibres for use in Cement Based Matrix (Quality Control) Order, 2021, BIS certification (ISI Mark under Scheme-I) is mandatory for manufacturers and importers of products covered under the order. Commercial production or import without a valid BIS license is prohibited under the BIS Act, 2016.
- Order: S.O. 1627(E), notified in the Gazette of India on 15 April 2021.
- Issued by: Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
- Covers 1 product: Synthetic Micro-Fibres for use in Cement Based Matrix.
- Indian Standards: IS 16481.
- Status: In force; BIS certification mandatory.
- History: 3 related notifications, the latest dated 29 September 2022.
Key details
- Order number
- S.O. 1627(E)
- Notified
- Implementation date
- As per Gazette notification
- Status
- In force
- BIS certification
- Mandatory
- Licence needed
- BIS licence (ISI mark)
- Scheme
- Scheme-I: Product Certification (ISI mark)
- Products covered
- 1
- Penalty
- Fine of at least ₹2 lakh, or imprisonment of up to 2 years
- Last verified
- October 2026
About the order
The Synthetic Micro-Fibres for use in Cement Based Matrix (Quality Control) Order, 2021 was notified in the Gazette of India as S.O. 1627(E) on 15 April 2021 by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. It applies to 1 product, which has to conform to its Indian Standard.
BIS certification is mandatory for the covered products.
What it means for businesses
Manufacturers, importers and sellers of the covered products need a BIS licence to use the ISI mark (Scheme-I) before the products can be made, imported or sold in India. Foreign manufacturers apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS).
Amendments
The order has 3 related notifications (amendments, extensions and similar); the most recent is dated 29 September 2022. Each is listed with its Gazette PDF under Dates and Amendments.
Source: the Gazette notification and the BIS list of products under compulsory certification. Confirm the current position with BIS before acting on it.
Products Covered (1)
Each product below needs BIS certification under this order. Open one for its standard and process.
Dates and Amendments
Notified in the Gazette
15 April 2021
Amendment
Synthetic Micro- Fibres for use in Cement Based Matrix (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2022
S.O. 4597(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Later order
Synthetic Micro-Fibres for use in Cement Based Matrix (Quality Control) Order, 2022
S.O. 1643(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Amendment
Synthetic Micro-Fibres for use in Cement Based Matrix (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2021
S.O. 4180(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Fully implemented and enforceable across India for all domestic manufacturers, foreign manufacturers, and importers.
Who Must Comply
- Indian manufacturers
- Importers
- Foreign manufacturers
- Traders, sellers and distributors
How to Comply
Covered products are certified under the Product Certification Scheme (Scheme-I, ISI mark). These are the standard steps.
- 1
Confirm the standard and product scope
Check the Indian Standard that applies, the product variants and grades you make, and whether a Quality Control Order makes certification mandatory.
- 2
Apply on BIS Manakonline
Submit the licence application with factory, manufacturing and quality-control details and pay the application fee. Foreign manufacturers apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and appoint an Authorised Indian Representative.
- 3
Factory inspection and sample testing
A BIS officer inspects the factory, checks the manufacturing and in-house testing set-up, and draws samples for testing against the Indian Standard in a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory.
- 4
Licence grant
Once the samples pass and the inspection is satisfactory, BIS grants the licence, and the product can carry the ISI mark with the licence number.
- 5
Surveillance and renewal
BIS keeps checking marked products through surveillance inspections and market samples, and the licence must be renewed before it expires.
Penalty for Non-Compliance
Fine of at least ₹2 lakh, or imprisonment of up to 2 years
Violations of mandatory Quality Control Orders are punishable under Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016 with imprisonment up to two years, fines up to ₹5,00,000 (or up to 10 times the value of goods), and confiscation of non-compliant inventory.
Official Sources
Compiled from the Gazette of India and official BIS sources, last verified in October 2026. Orders are amended and deferred from time to time; confirm the current position with BIS or the issuing ministry before acting on it.
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