BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification for footwear is a quality certification process that
ensures products meet specific Indian standards for safety, performance, and quality. This certification
is mandatory for footwear sold in India, aiming to protect consumer health and ensure product
reliability. The BIS certification process involves rigorous testing of materials, design, and
manufacturing processes to verify compliance with standards. Footwear with BIS certification often
features a BIS mark, indicating that it has passed these quality checks and adheres to the prescribed
safety norms, thereby providing consumers with confidence in their purchase.
BIS Certification for Footwear Made from Rubber and Polymeric Materials
Under the ‘Footwear made from all-Rubber and all-Polymeric material and its components (Quality Control
Order, 2022),’ various products including rubber microcellular sheets, PVC sandals, all-rubber gumboots
and ankle boots, industrial and protective rubber knee and ankle boots, rubber slippers, rubber Hawai
chappals, and PVC industrial boots are included. This certification mandates that all footwear made from
rubber and polymeric materials adhere to stringent quality control standards. The ‘Footwear made from
all Rubber and all Polymeric Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2020’ specifies the different types of
footwear, the required standards, and the relevant standard names for compliance.
| Sr. No. |
Name of Footwear |
Indian Standard |
Title of Indian Standard |
| 1 |
Industrial and protective rubber knee and ankle boots |
IS 5557: 2004 |
Industrial and protective rubber knee and ankle boots – Specification |
| 2 |
All rubber gum boots and ankle boots |
IS 5557 (Part 2): 2018 |
All rubber gum boots and ankle boots: Part 2 occupational purposes |
| 3 |
Moulded solid rubber soles and heels |
IS 5676: 1995 |
Moulded solid rubber soles and heels- Specification |
| 4 |
Rubber microcellular sheets for soles and heels |
IS 6664: 1992 |
Rubber microcellular sheets for soles and heels- Specification |
| 5 |
Solid PVC soles and heels |
IS 6664: 1992 |
Rubber microcellular sheets for soles and heels- Specification |
| 6 |
Solid PVC soles and heels |
IS 6719: 1972 |
Specification for solid PVC soles and heels |
| 7 |
PVC sandal |
IS 6721: 1972 |
Specification for PVC sandal |
| 8 |
Rubber HawaiChappal |
IS 10702: 1992 |
Rubber HawaiChappal- Specification |
| 9 |
Slipper, rubber |
IS 11544: 1986 |
Specification for slipper, rubber |
| 10 |
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)industrial boots |
IS 12254: 2021 |
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)industrial boots – Specification |
| 11 |
Polyurethane sole, semirigid |
IS 13893: 1994 |
Polyurethane sole, semirigid- Specification |
| 12 |
Unlined moulded rubber boots |
IS 13995: 1995 |
Unlined moulded rubber boots – Specification |
| 13 |
Moulded plastic, footwear-Lined, Unlined Polyurethane, boots for general industrial use
|
IS 16645: 2018 |
Moulded plastics footwear- Lined or Unlined polyurethane boots for general industrial
use-
Specification |
| 14 |
Footwear for men and women for municipal scavenging work |
IS 16994: 2018 |
Footwear for men and women for municipal scavenging work |
BIS Certification for Leather and Other Footwear Compounds
The “Footwear made from leather and other materials (Quality Control) Order, 2020” encompasses a variety
of footwear, including boots, safety shoes, canvas boots with rubber soles, canvas shoes with rubber
soles, sports footwear, Derby shoes, and anti-riot shoes. The table below outlines the different types
of footwear, the relevant standards, and the titles of these standards as specified in the order.
| Sr. No. |
Name of Footwear |
Indian Standard |
Title of Indian Standard |
| 1 |
Leather safety boots and shoes |
IS 1989 (Part 1): 1986 |
Specification for leather safety boots and shoes Part 1 for miners 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 3736: 1995 |
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 |
Antiriot shoes |
IS 17037: 2018 |
Antiriot shoes - Specification |
| 10 |
Derby shoes |
IS 17043: 2018 |
Derby shoes - Specification |
BIS Certification for PPE Footwear:
There is an Order for the Quality Control of Personal Protective Equipment Footwear, 2020, which covers
personal protective equipment footwear.
| Name of Footwear |
Indian Standard |
Title of Indian Standard |
| Personal Protective Equipment – Footwear |
IS 15298 (Part 2): 2016
IS 15298 (Part 3): 2019
IS 15298 (Part 4): 2017 |
Personal protective equipment – Part 2
Safety Footwear
Personal protective equipment –
Part 3
Protective Footwear
Personal protective equipment – Part 4
Occupational
Footwear |
Documents Required For BIS Registration For Footwear
Factory Registration
Documents and information- Layout of Plant
(Rough drawing of placement of machinery, lab in plant)
- List of Machinery (as
per format)
- List of Testing
Equipment (as per format)
- List of Raw Materials
(as per format)
- Brand Details (copy
of Trademark application)
- Plant Address proof
- Business Licence
- QCI Documents:
Qualification Certificate & Identity Proof
- Process Flow Chart
(Process from raw materials to finished product)
- Identity Proof of
business owner
- Calibration
Certificates
- Latest In House
Factory Test Report
Validity Period
BIS Certificate comes with a validity of 1 year and needs to be renewed each year.
The BIS certification for footwear products includes 27 Indian Standards.
| Sr. No. |
Indian Standard |
Description |
| 1 |
IS 5557: 2004 |
Industrial & protective rubber knee & ankle boots |
| 2 |
IS 5557 (Part 2): 2018 |
All rubber gum boots as well as ankle boots |
| 3 |
IS 5676: 1995 |
Moulded solid rubber soles & heels |
| 4 |
IS 6664: 1992 |
Rubber microcellular sheets for heels & soles |
| 5 |
IS 6719: 1972 |
Solid PVC heels & soles |
| 6 |
IS 6721: 1972 |
PVC sandal |
| 7 |
IS 10702: 1992 |
Rubber Hawai Chappal |
| 8 |
IS 11544: 1986 |
Slipper, rubber |
| 9 |
IS 12254: 1993 |
Polyvinyl chloride industrial boots |
| 10 |
IS 16645: 2018 |
Moulded plastics footwear- Lined or Unlined polyurethane boots meant for industrial use |
| 11 |
IS 16994: 2018 |
Footwear for municipal scavenging work |
| 12 |
IS 1989 (Part 1): 1986 |
Leather safety shoes & boots for miners |
| 13 |
IS 1989 (Part 2): 1986 |
Leather safety shoes & boots for heavy metal industries |
| 14 |
IS 3735: 1996 |
Canvas Shoes Rubber Sole |
| 15 |
IS 3736: 1995 |
Canvas Boots Rubber Sole |
| 16 |
IS 11226: 1993 |
Leather safety footwear outfitted with direct moulded rubber sole |
| 17 |
IS 14544: 1998 |
Leather safety footwear outfitted with direct moulded PVC sole |
| 18 |
IS 15844: 2010 |
Footwear meant for sporting activities |
| 19 |
IS 17012: 2018 |
High ankle tactical boots with Rubber-PU sole |
| 20 |
IS 17037: 2018 |
Antiriot shoes |
| 21 |
IS 17043: 2018 |
Derby shoes |
| 22 |
IS 15298 (Part 2): 2016 |
Personal protective equipment (PPE) – Part 2 Safety Footwear |
| 23 |
IS 15298 (Part 3): 2019 |
Personal protective equipment – Part 3 Protective Footwear |
| 24 |
IS 15298 (Part 4): 2017 |
Personal protective equipment – Part 4 Occupational Footwear |
| 25 |
IS 3976: 2003 |
Safety rubber boots made for miners |
Frequently Asked Questions
1.What is BIS certification for footwear?
BIS certification for footwear is a quality certification granted by the Bureau of Indian
Standards (BIS) to ensure that footwear products meet the specific standards and quality
requirements set forth by Indian regulations.
2.Which footwear products require BIS certification?
As per the Quality Control Order for Footwear Products issued by DPIIT, several types of
footwear, including industrial and protective boots, rubber sandals, leather safety shoes, and
sports footwear, are required to obtain BIS certification.
3.How do I determine the relevant Indian Standard for my footwear?
You need to identify the Indian Standard applicable to your product by referring to the Quality
Control Order. This standard specifies the manufacturing, testing requirements, and quality
parameters your footwear must meet.
4.What documents are needed for the application?
Documents typically required include proof of manufacturing facilities, quality control
procedures, product samples, and details of testing equipment. Specific requirements may vary
based on the type of footwear.
5.How long does the BIS certification process take?
The process duration can vary depending on the complexity of the product and the completeness of
the application. It generally includes the time needed for document review, inspections,
testing, and certification issuance.
6.Is there a fee for BIS certification?
Yes, there are fees associated with BIS certification, which include application fees, inspection
fees, and testing fees. The exact cost depends on the type of footwear and the extent of the
certification process.
