Lumbini Ceramics receives NS certification

Kathmandu, Jan. 29

Lumbini Ceramics Limited has received Nepal Standard (NS) Product Certification from the Department of Standards and Metrology for its flagship tile brands Laminar and Cresta under the recently implemented NS 617:2082 standard.

According to the company, Laminar has been certified in the Fully Vitrified Tiles category (Group B Ia), while Cresta has received certification in the Porcelain Tiles category (Group B Ib).

The NS 617 standard aligns technically with India’s IS 15622 and, in certain performance parameters, exceeds the requirements of the international and European standard ISO 13006, providing Nepal with a nationally recognised, globally benchmarked framework for ceramic tile quality. “With this standard now in place, Nepali consumers have access to domestically manufactured ceramic tiles that are scientifically classified and transparently certified,” the company said in a statement on Thursday.

According to it, fully vitrified tiles are regarded as the highest category within ceramic tiles due to their high material density and near-impervious structure.

“Laminar’s fully vitrified tiles achieve an extremely low water absorption rate (≤ 0.08 per cent), rendering them highly resistant to stains, fading, abrasion, and long-term wear—ideal for residential floors and walls, high-traffic areas, wet zones, and demanding outdoor applications such as balconies and parking areas,” read the statement.

Likewise, Cresta’s porcelain tiles are designed for low water absorption levels. Porcelain tiles offer a balanced combination of durability, design flexibility, and cost efficiency.

Ashutosh Khetan, Managing Director of the company, described the certification as a landmark achievement.
“Receiving NS 617 certification in both the fully vitrified and porcelain categories is a historic moment for Nepal’s ceramic industry,” he said. “It establishes a clear, scientific, and nationally recognised benchmark for tile quality while demonstrating our ability to deliver world-class products at affordable prices through transparent classification and certification.”

Laminar and Cresta tiles are produced at Lumbini Ceramics’ state-of-the-art facility in Bardiya using Spanish and Italian glazes and advanced digital ink technology. The plant operates in full compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 standards.

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 30 January 2026.