India is the world’s second-largest footwear producer after China. As per the Footwear Made from Leather and Other Materials (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024 coming into effect on August 1, footwear manufacturing units including foreign manufacturing units exporting footwear to India are required to obtain BIS certification for footwear as per Schedule I and Schedule II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Shoes, sandals, and slippers sold in the market will have to comply with updated quality guidelines of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). These new regulations i.e. BIS on footwear aim to enhance the quality and safety of footwear products available in the Indian market.
Footwear components, from inner lining to outer material, will undergo rigorous testing for chemical composition, durability, and flexibility. As per the guidelines issued by the BIS Department, 46 types of footwear (sports shoes, sandals, slippers, derby shoes, casual shoes, canvas shoes, safety shoes, hawai chappal, etc.) fall under the mandatory BIS Certification scheme to reduce copyright footwear in the Indian market. Without the ISI mark license on footwear, no company can manufacture, import, distribute, sell, hire, lease, store, or exhibit any product in the country. The ISI mark on shoes is a certification mark issued by BIS and is a symbol of quality and compliance with standards
To summarize, obtaining BIS on shoes is a complex and time-consuming process, and involves a number of crucial steps for any business unit like the development of shoes as per the relevant Indian Standards, preparation of documents, and on-site factory verification of the manufacturer’s competence to manufacture and test toys. Therefore, hiring a consultant with expertise/professionalism in the BIS licensing process is advised.
List of the footwear products covered under BIS certification as per BIS standards:
IS 6721: 2023: BIS Certification for PVC Sandal and slippers
IS 10702: 2023: BIS Certification for Rubber Hawai Chappal
IS 17043: 2018: BIS Certification for Derby shoes
IS 17043(PART 2): 2024: BIS Certification for Shoes for general purpose
IS 15844 (PART 1): 2023: BIS Certification for Sports footwear (General purpose)
IS 15844 (PART 2): 2023: BIS Certification for Performance sports footwear
IS 15844 (PART 3): 2023: BIS Certification for Professional sports footwear
IS 3736: 1995: BIS Certification for Canvas boots rubber sole
IS 3735: 1996: BIS Certification for Canvas shoes rubber sole
IS 14544: 2018: BIS Certification for Leather safety footwear with direct moulded PVC sole
IS 15298(Part-4): 2017: BIS Certification for PPE Part 4 occupational footwear
IS 15298(Part-2): 2016: BIS Certification for Personal protective equipment Part-2 Safety footwear
IS 15298 (Part-3): 2018: BIS Certification for Personal Protective equipment Part-3 Protective footwear
IS 12254: 2016: BIS Certification for PVC Industrial boots
IS 13995: 2018: BIS Certification for Unlined molded rubber boots
IS 5676: 2016: BIS Certification for Moulded solid rubber soles & heels
IS 17012: 2018: BIS Certification for High ankle tactical boots of PU rubber sole
IS 1989 (Part 1): 2016: BIS Certification for Leather safety boots & shoes for miners
IS 11226: 2018: BIS Certification for Leather safety footwear with direct moulded rubber sole
IS 17037: 2018: BIS Certification for Antiriot shoes
IS 16645: 2018: BIS Certification for Moulded plastic footwear — Lined or Unlined polyurethane boots for general industrial use
IS 5557: 2018: BIS Certification for Industrial & protective rubber knee & ankle boots
IS 16994: 2018: BIS Certification for Footwear for men and women for municipal scavenging work
IS 3976: 2018: BIS Certification for Safety rubber canvas boots for miners
IS 13893: 2018: BIS Certification for Polyurethane sole semirigid
We Max Solution Consulting Services, BIS Consultant, provide advice and documentation support and help you understand the specific requirements of the ISI certification process to ensure your application is complete and meets all required standards. Our team of experts has in-depth knowledge of the regulatory environment, government policies and procedures, and the roles of various government agencies.
For more information, kindly contact us today at +91–8700247513, Email id: [email protected], visit our website: www.onlinebisconsultant.com