BIS ISI Certification for Footwear Quality Control Orders July 2023

•  28 Nov, 2023
•  ISI Certification (BIS)

Footwear Industry to Comply with BIS Quality Control Orders from July 1, 2023

Historical context shows that shoes have changed from a product to an image, an attitude and a lifestyle. The footwear industries using traditional methods of manufacture, has clearly taken technology to heart in recent decades, and this has greatly benefited to both shoemakers and shoe wearers.  Since India is such a diverse nation, the types of traditional footwear found all over the country are diverse too.

 

Small and Medium enterprises in India have a major role to play in the development and advancement of the footwear sector through sustaining and enhancing their export contribution vis-a-vis development of clustering and many more such activities.

 

Footwear industry towering heights:

 

●         India is the second largest global producer of footwear after China, accounting for 13% of global footwear production of 16 billion pairs.

●         India produces 2 billion pairs of different categories of footwear constituting almost equal percentage of leather and non-leather footwear.

●         India is the third largest Footwear consuming country after China and USA with consumption of nearly 1.66 pairs while average global consumption is 3.0 pairs.

●         There are nearly 15000 units engaged in manufacturing footwear in India with total turnover estimated at Rs. 50,000 crore including Rs 32,000 Crores for Domestic market and Rs 18,000 Crores for exports.

●         The revenue in the footwear market in India amounts to 23.73 billion dollar in 2022. The market is expected to grow annually by 6.77% CAGR 2022-2027. The market's largest segment is the segment leather footwear with a market volume of 16.62 billion dollar in 2022.

 

In the wake of Self Reliant India Campaign (Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan), Government has developed Integrated Economic Packages to pump money in the industry in order to develop and attain self-reliance.

The ongoing growth and consolidation of industry presents an opportunity to global players to enter the Indian market.It is essential for the manufacturers, traders and other important stakeholders of the industry to be updated and understand the relevant Government policies, and new notifications from BIS. As being updated and compliant with government rules and regulations plays important role in hassle free and smooth process at Customs and in the obtaining BIS Certifications.

 

 

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standards Body of India that develops and publishes Indian Standards, Implement Conformity Assessment Schemes, recognize & run laboratories for Conformity Assessment, Implement Hallmarking, Works for Consumer empowerment, Conducts capacity-building programs on quality assurance and represent the country in ISO & IEC.

●        Under sections 16, 17, and 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary so to do in the public interest, and after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, hereby makes the Order – 

Footwear made from Leather and other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2022.

●        As per this (Quality control) order, all the manufacturers of Footwears are obligated to bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018

 

For the specification and performance requirements, the Bureau of Indian Standards has developed standards for the following Footwears :

 

Sr. No.

Goods or articles

Indian Standard

Title of Indian Standard

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

1.

Leather

safety

boots

 

IS 1989 (Part 1): 1986

Specification for leather safety boots and shoes Part 1 for miners

IS 1989 (Part 2): 1986

Specification for leather safety boots and shoes Part 2 for heavy metal industries

2.

Canvas Shoes Rubber Sole

IS 3735: 1996

Canvas Shoes, Rubber Sole- Specification

3.

Canvas Boots Rubber Sole

IS 3736: 1995

Canvas Boots, Rubber Sole- Specification

4.

Safety Rubber Canvas Boots for Miners

IS 3976: 2018

Safety Rubber Canvas Boots for Miners- Specification

5.

Leather safety footwear having direct moulded rubber sole

IS 11226: 1993

Leather safety footwear having direct moulded rubber sole- Specification

6.

Leather safety footwear with direct moulded polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sole

IS 14544: 1998

Leather safety footwear with direct moulded polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sole – Specification

7.

Sports footwear

IS 15844: 2010

Sports Footwear- Specification

8.

High ankle tactical boots with PU - Rubber sole

IS 17012: 2018

High ankle tactical boots with PU - Rubber Sole – Specification

9.

Anti riot shoes

IS 17037: 2018

Anti riot shoes – Specification

10.

Derby shoes

IS 17043: 2018

Derby shoes – Specification

 

 

Benefits of getting ISI Mark Certification for Footwears to sell in Indian Market with our help :

●         ISI Certification means, that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government.

●         It is compulsory for Footwears to obtain the ISI mark certification and the violators are penalized with the material seize and a significant sum as fine.

●         Getting certification improves the probability of your product to survive and compete in the market.

●         Customers tend to buy BIS-certified products as they ensure safety and standard quality. Hence, with certified products, you can win the confidence and trust of the buyer.

●         With the word of mouth of such a client list, you can establish your credibility in the market.

●         Hence with a renowned brand, you can raise the standard and benchmark the market value of the product.

 

Requisites to get the ISI Mark Certificate for Footwears :

●         Conformity of Raw Materials as per above mentioned Indian Standards for Footwears

●         In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests

●         Competent Quality Control Personnel 

●         Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Footwears as per mentioned Indian standards

●         There are 4 major categories of document required to get the BIS license:

 a. Administrative Details

 b.   Technical Details

 c.   Quality Control Personnel Details 

 d.    Commercial Details

 

Expenses involved in obtaining ISI marked certificate for Footwears :

 

●         BIS Fee :

 

●         Application Fees

●         Audit Charges (Consolidated)

●         License Fee

●         Marking Fee

●         Testing Charges :

 

●         Sample test Fee

 

In the certification process, product testing is the most important stage as it determines whether the quality of the product meets Indian standards.

●         Consultancy and other charges :

 

Expenses will be different for Indian Manufacturers and Foreign Manufacturers accordingly.

 

Role of ERCS Private Limited in getting your product certified :

 

●         To get ISI mark certification and produce a standard quality product, the manufacturer must ensure that their product must follow the specified Indian Standard Specifications (ISS) which we directly interpret to you from the BIS officials as per the Indian Standards.

●         ECRS Private Limited will be your friend, philosopher and guide in the whole process of getting your product certified by the concerned authorities/ departments.

 

It is always better to consult with experience team such as ERCS Pvt. Ltd. for smooth certification process.

For more information, please feel free to contact us at info@elitasrcs.com or call at +91-9076611770 / +91-9076611766.