Last updated: August 22nd, 2024 5:06 PM

BIS Certification for Footwear Manufacturers

Per the Quality Control Orders on Footwear Products issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), 27 footwear products have been brought under compulsory BIS certification from 1 July 2021. To facilitate footwear manufacturers in obtaining BIS certification, a set of guidelines has been prepared by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The current article explains the guidelines on BIS certification as per Scheme-I for Footwear Manufacturers.

BIS Certification in India

BIS Certification means providing a third-party guarantee of the quality, safety, and reliability of products to the customer. BIS Certification is voluntary; however, the Government of India has made BIS certification mandatory for certain products taking into consideration public health. Per the Quality Control Orders on Footwear Products issued by DPIIT, 27 footwear products have been brought under compulsory BIS certification from 1 July 2021. BIS Certification is provided in India by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Quality Control Orders on Footwear Products

The following three QCOs have been issued covering footwear made from rubber/polymeric material, leather, and other materials, and PPE footwear:

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