Overview of BIS certification for footwear

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has notified all footwear manufacturers that they will be required to obtain BIS registration for footwear complying with applicable Indian standards and authorized to bear the ISI Mark, which must come into effect before 1 July 2023, the date specified below. From this date onwards, no manufacturer will be able to sell non-BIS certified footwear in the Indian market. It will be illegal to manufacture and sell shoes made of leather or any other material without an ISI mark. The regulations prohibit manufacturers from producing shoes without a BIS certificate. Failure to do so will result in criminal prosecution and heavy fines. BIS certificate for footwear is granted to the manufacturing facility where the final manufacturing activity takes place and not to the brand that launches or designs the product. Further, BIS issues specific licenses for each type of footwear based on its classification as per the relevant Indian standards even if different variations of a footwear are covered by the same Indian standards and licenses.

List of footwear covered under BIS certification

1. General Purpose sports footwear (Fitness, exercising, walking and light sports activities) – IS 15844: 2010

2. Performance Sports Footwear (Jogging, Running including Trail Running, adventure sport, trekking, climbing and etc.)

3. Professional Sports Footwear

4. All types of Sandal and slippers

5. All kinds of Hawaii Chappals

6. Leather Safety Shoes

7. Canvas Shoes (School PT shoes) and other similar shoes

8. Canvas Boots

9. Safety Shoes for mining, etc.

Max Solution Consulting Services can assist with BIS-compliant product development and documentation support, helping you understand the specific requirements of the ISI certification process and ensuring your application is complete and meets all required standards. Our team of experts has in-depth knowledge of the regulatory environment, government policies and procedures, and the functioning of various government agencies.