The Quality Control Order (QCO), which comes into effect from August 1, 2024, requires manufacturers of shoes, sandals and slippers sold in the Indian market to comply with the new quality guidelines of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The purpose of this new regulation is to improve the quality and safety of footwear products available in the Indian market. BIS certification is mandatory for selling footwear in India. It ensures compliance with legal requirements and enables participation in tenders and contracts.
According to a DPIIT notification, BIS certification for footwear is mandatory for domestic and foreign manufacturers of Personal Protective Equipment footwear and footwear made of leather, rubber, polymeric materials, or other materials must comply with applicable Indian standards and display the standard mark (ISI mark) approved by the BIS department. BIS certified footwear meets safety measures like slip resistance, durability, chemical safety, etc., avoiding any harm to the user.
Step by step procedure to get BIS registration for footwear:
1. Development of footwear as per BIS standards.
2. Go to manak online and generate login credentials.
3. Testing of the product from BIS approved labs.
4. Installation of in-house testing lab.
5. Filling of the application with requisite documents.
6. Payment of the govt. fee on the BIS Portal.
7. Scrutiny of the application by the BIS officer.
8. BIS officer conducts an audit at factory premises to check manufacturing facility and seal some samples for further testing.
9. If all criteria are met, BIS grants the certification to the footwear manufacturer.
The BIS certification process includes several stages like development of footwear according to BIS standards, documentation work, product testing, application submission, establishment of in-house test laboratory, factory inspection by BIS personnel, and verification of conformity.
Max Solution Consulting Services provides comprehensive support to ensure manufacturers effectively meet all BIS requirements. With vast knowledge of BIS standards, documentation, and regulatory costs, our experts will walk you through the BIS registration process step-by-step to ensure you receive your BIS certificate.
