Overview of BIS Certification for Footwear

As per (Quality Control) Order, of DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, BIS certification is mandatory for Footwear made from Leather and other materials. These quality control norms for leather shoes and other compound footwear are going to be implemented to contain imports and the production of sub-standard products in India. This notice covers different leather footwear, counting anti-riot shoes and safety boots too.

The department has issued three quality control orders which are going to cover and lie footwear made from rubber/polymeric material, leather and other materials and PPE footwear in the mandatory certification of BIS.

The following three QCOs are:

1. Footwear made from Leather and other materials (Quality Control) Order, 2020
2. Footwear made from all-Rubber and all Polymeric material and its components (Quality Control) Order, 2020
3. Personal Protective Equipment – Footwear (Quality Control) Order, 2020

Benefits of BIS Certification for Footwear

BIS certification for any product is a complex and time-consuming process that begins with product development and validation and continues through the BIS certification process.

At last, it is mandatory for footwear manufacturers and importers to obtain a BIS certificate/licence of footwear in order to use the standard ISI mark on footwear. Footwear without the ISI mark is not permitted to be sold in the country. iKargos.com offers complete technical assistance for BIS certification for all types of footwear.

We, iKargos.com, have been serving the industry as a single-window operator for all product regulatory compliance. With our extensive knowledge and experience, we provide end-to-end professional guidance and assistance for BIS certification for footwear.

Type of BIS Certification for Footwear

BIS Certification for Leather Footwear and Footwear Compound:

The products embedded in the QCO “Footwear made from leather and other materials (Quality control) order, 2020’ are boots, safety shoes, canvas boots rubber sole, canvas shoes rubber sole, sports footwear, derby shoes, and anti-riot shoes. Table Down Below explains the kind of footwear, their standards, and the title of the standard specified in “Footwear made From Leather and Other Materials (Quality Control) order 2020.

BIS Certification for Rubber & Polymeric Material Footwear

The products embedded in the order ‘Footwear made from all-Rubber and all Polymeric material and its components (Quality Control) Order, 2020’ are rubber microcellular sheets, PVC sandal, all rubber gumboots, and ankle boots, industrial and protective rubber knee and ankle boots, rubber slippers, rubber Hawai chappal, PVC industrial boots, etc. This BIS Certification of footwear order is covering the quality control norms for footwear made from all rubber and polymeric material and its components.

Table Down Below explains kind of footwear, there standards and the title of standard for ‘Footwear made from all-Rubber and all Polymeric material and its components (Quality Control) Order, 2020’.

BIS Standards for PPE Footwear

The order ‘Personal Protective Equipment Footwear (Quality Control) Order, 2020’ covers the personal protective equipment-footwear.

It is to be notified that these items cannot be sold, produced, traded, imported, or stocked unless they have a standard mark (ISI mark). These orders of Mandatory BIS Certification for Footwear, which present new quality control norms, will not apply to articles or goods meant for export purposes. All three orders state that the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the enforcing and certifying authority for the products listed in the order. The shoes manufacturer will have to obtain a Bureau of Indian Standards license from the bureau to use the ISI mark on footwear.

Document required for BIS Certification for Footwear

1. Factory Registration Documents & information
2. Identity proof
3. Manufacturing process flow chart
4. Details of Authorized Signatory and other related documents.
5. Adequate testing facilities
6. Quality Control Parameters and their records
7. Laboratory testing report and other information as per BIS norm

Fees and Timeline

Fees

For a customized and attractive quotation, please contact us with your product details to Kapish Laur (+91- 99717 70603) or Rekh Atri (+91 98118 03136) or Manju Laur (+91 9711994042).

Timeline

Can take around 3 to 6 months, depending on product complexity and efficiency. Early preparation and collaboration can help manage potential delays, ensuring a smooth and successful certification process.

Process of BIS Certification for Footwear

As per DPIIT's Quality Control Orders on Footwear Products, 27 footwear products have been brought under mandatory BIS certification. First of all, you must identify the Indian Standard for your product. Read the Indian Standard and ensure that your product meets the requirements specified in the Indian Standard and that your unit has the necessary manufacturing and testing facilities as specified in the Indian Standard. After that, you have to create login credentials on BIS Manakonline login portal to apply for BIS Licence for your footwear. There are two modes of application for BIS license: Normal procedure and simplified procedure.

The following are the Normal procedures for getting BIS certification for footwear: