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Mandatory ISI Mark for Shoes, Sandals, Slippers, Sports & Safety Footwear - Leading Footwear BIS Consultancy

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BIS certification (ISI Mark) is mandatory for footwear in India. Three Quality Control Orders issued by DPIIT cover 27 footwear products - leather, rubber, PVC, polymeric, sports, and PPE footwear. No footwear can be manufactured, imported, stocked, or sold in India without a valid BIS licence and the ISI Mark. Standphill India is a leading footwear BIS consultancy with the highest client base in the industry - trusted by manufacturers like Soccer International, Voganow Fashions, Modern Shoe, Baba Shoes & AVM Footwear - helping brands across every footwear category obtain their ISI licence fast.

ISI Mark Mandatory - MSMEs Now Covered Too

Footwear without the ISI Mark cannot legally be sold in India. Small enterprises were brought under the QCOs from 1 January 2024 and micro enterprises from 1 July 2024 - so manufacturers of all sizes now need BIS certification. Legacy stock made before the order may be sold only until 31 July 2026. Non-compliance leads to seizure, penalties, and delisting from Amazon, Flipkart & Myntra.

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Why Standphill India for Footwear BIS Certification

Standphill India has the highest client base in the footwear industry - we have successfully certified manufacturers across every footwear category, from performance sports shoes to hawai chappals, sandals, safety boots, and PVC footwear. Our deep, hands-on experience with footwear factory audits, sample testing, and the exact IS standards means faster approvals and fewer rejections for you.

  • Footwear specialists - we know every footwear IS standard and BIS-recognized footwear testing lab in India
  • Multi-licence projects - manufacturers making multiple footwear types (e.g. sports shoes + sandals + hawai chappals) get all licences handled together
  • Domestic & foreign manufacturers - complete FMCS support for overseas footwear brands
  • MSME fee optimization - we help you claim the maximum BIS marking-fee discount available to your enterprise category

Trusted by India's Leading Footwear Manufacturers

Our authority in footwear certification is built on real, long-standing client relationships. Standphill India has successfully secured BIS ISI Mark licences for some of the most respected names in the Indian footwear industry - across sports footwear, leather shoes, sandals, slippers, and PVC footwear:

Soccer International Pvt. Ltd.Sports & performance footwear
Sky Pack Venture Pvt. Ltd.Footwear manufacturing
Voganow Fashions Pvt. Ltd.Fashion & lifestyle footwear
Modern ShoeLeather & formal footwear
Baba ShoesEveryday & casual footwear
AVM FootwearFootwear manufacturing
#1 client base in the footwear BIS segment
Licences across all 27 footwear products
Long-term repeat & renewal clients
Domestic clusters + overseas brands

This proven track record across leading footwear brands is exactly why manufacturers searching for a footwear BIS consultant choose Standphill India first - real experience, real licences granted, real results.

The 3 Quality Control Orders Covering Footwear

All footwear BIS certification in India flows from three DPIIT Quality Control Orders. Together they bring 27 products under mandatory ISI Mark, issued under the BIS Act, 2016 and certified under Scheme-I of Schedule-II (audit-based ISI licensing):

QCOQuality Control OrderCovers
1Footwear made from Leather and Other Materials (QCO) 2020 / 2024Leather shoes, canvas, sports, derby, safety & anti-riot footwear
2Footwear made from all-Rubber & all-Polymeric Material and its Components (QCO) 2022 / 2024Rubber & PVC footwear, sandals, slippers, hawai chappals, boots, soles
3Personal Protective Equipment - Footwear (QCO) 2020 / 2021Safety, protective & occupational footwear (PPE)

All Footwear Products & Their Indian Standards

Below is the complete list of footwear products under mandatory BIS certification, grouped by QCO. Click any product to see its dedicated certification page:

1
Footwear made from Leather & Other Materials - DPIIT QCO
Footwear ProductIndian Standard
Sports Footwear - General PurposeIS 15844 (Part 1):2023
Performance Sports FootwearIS 15844 (Part 2):2023
Professional Sports FootwearIS 15844 (Part 3):2024
Shoes for Services & General Purpose (Derby)IS 17043 (Part 1):2024
Canvas Shoes with Rubber SoleIS 3735:1996
Canvas Boots with Rubber SoleIS 3736:1995
Leather Safety Boots & Shoes (Miners / Metal Industry)IS 14544:1998
Anti-Riot Shoes / Tactical BootsAs per QCO
2
Footwear made from all-Rubber & all-Polymeric Material & its Components - DPIIT QCO
Footwear ProductIndian Standard
Sandals & Slippers (incl. PVC Sandal)IS 6721:2023
Hawai ChappalIS 10702:2023
Moulded Solid Rubber Soles & HeelsIS 5676:1995
Microcellular Rubber Sheets (Soles & Heels)IS 6664:1992
Moulded Solid PVC Soles & Heels (PVC Outsoles)IS 6719:1972
PVC Industrial BootsIS 12254:2021
Polyurethane (PU) OutsolesIS 13893:1994
Unlined Moulded Rubber BootsIS 13995:1995
PU Boots (Lined/Unlined) - General Industrial UseIS 16645:2018
Footwear for Municipal Scavenging WorkIS 16994:2018
All-Rubber Gum Boots & Ankle BootsIS 11544:1986
3
Personal Protective Equipment - Footwear (PPE) QCO
Footwear ProductIndian Standard
Safety Footwear (PPE)IS 15298 (Part 2):2016
Protective Footwear (PPE)IS 15298 (Part 3):2017
Occupational Footwear (PPE)IS 15298 (Part 4):2017

Not sure which standard applies to your product? A canvas shoe needs IS 3735, a performance sports shoe needs IS 15844 (Part 2), a sandal or slipper needs IS 6721:2023, and a hawai chappal needs IS 10702:2023. Tell us your product and we'll confirm the exact IS standard and licence path.

MSME Footwear Manufacturers - Big Savings on Marking Fees

Since small enterprises (Jan 2024) and micro enterprises (July 2024) are now covered under the footwear QCOs, virtually every footwear manufacturer needs the ISI Mark. The good news: MSMEs get major discounts on BIS marking fees - and Standphill India ensures you claim the maximum benefit your category qualifies for.

Standphill India - Get up to 80% discount on BIS marking fees for Micro, 50% for Small, 20% for Medium footwear manufacturers
Marking fee discounts: Micro enterprises up to 80% off ยท Small enterprises up to 50% off ยท Medium enterprises up to 20% off. Talk to us to confirm your eligibility and savings.

Most Indian footwear clusters - Agra, Kanpur, Jalandhar, Bahadurgarh, Ambur, Ranipet, Delhi NCR - are dominated by MSME units. If that's you, you are now legally required to certify and eligible for these fee discounts.

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BIS ISI Mark Process for Footwear

The footwear ISI Mark process follows BIS Scheme-I of Schedule-II (audit + testing based). Here's how it works:

1

Identify IS Standard

Match your footwear type to the correct Indian Standard

2

Application

File on Manakonline portal with product & factory details

3

Factory Audit

BIS inspects manufacturing & in-house test facilities

4

Sample Testing

Footwear tested at BIS-recognized lab

5

ISI Licence

BIS grants licence to use the ISI Mark

Typical timeline: 8-12 weeks. Foreign manufacturers (FMCS) may take longer due to overseas factory audit coordination.

Standphill India - Get up to 80% discount on BIS marking fees for Micro, 50% for Small, 20% for Medium footwear manufacturers

Documents Required

  • BIS application form (Manakonline)
  • Factory registration / incorporation proof
  • MSME / Udyam certificate (for fee discount)
  • Manufacturing process flow chart
  • List of manufacturing machinery
  • List of in-house testing equipment
  • Raw material details (leather/rubber/PVC/PU)
  • Product specifications & size range
  • Trademark / brand registration
  • Factory layout plan
  • AIR appointment (foreign manufacturers)
  • BIS-recognized lab test report

Footwear BIS Certification - Fees

Cost Components

BIS application fee Government fee (per application)
Factory audit fee Per audit (overseas = higher)
Sample testing charges Per product / per IS standard
BIS marking fee MSME discount: 80%/50%/20% off
Multiple IS standards Separate licence per product type
Consultancy Standphill India service charges

Fees vary by footwear type, number of standards, and enterprise size. Contact us for a transparent quote with your MSME discount applied - response within 24 hours.

India's Trusted Footwear BIS Consultancy - Worldwide Service

Standphill India has built the highest client base in the footwear BIS segment by delivering fast, reliable ISI Mark certification across every footwear category. Trusted by manufacturers like Soccer International, Sky Pack Venture, Voganow Fashions, Modern Shoe, Baba Shoes and AVM Footwear, we support both Indian footwear clusters and foreign manufacturers exporting to India - providing FMCS and Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) services for overseas brands.

As India tightens footwear quality enforcement and global brands shift sourcing to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Bangladesh, we help manufacturers in these hubs achieve compliance smoothly. Standphill India provides BIS consultancy services all over the world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. BIS ISI Mark certification is mandatory for footwear in India under three Quality Control Orders issued by DPIIT (Ministry of Commerce and Industry). These cover 27 footwear products made from leather, rubber, PVC, polymeric materials, sports footwear, and PPE footwear. It is illegal to manufacture, import, stock, or sell covered footwear without a valid BIS licence and the ISI Mark.
Key standards include IS 15844 (Parts 1, 2, 3) for sports footwear, IS 17043 for shoes for services, IS 3735 for canvas shoes, IS 6721:2023 for sandals and slippers, IS 10702:2023 for hawai chappals, IS 15298 (Part 2) for safety footwear, IS 5676 for rubber soles, IS 6719 for PVC soles, IS 6664 for microcellular rubber sheets, IS 12254 for PVC industrial boots, IS 13893 for PU outsoles, IS 13995 for moulded rubber boots, IS 16645 for PU boots, and IS 16994 for municipal scavenging footwear.
BIS certification is required for sports shoes, performance and professional athletic footwear, canvas shoes, leather shoes, derby shoes, safety boots, anti-riot footwear, sandals, slippers, hawai chappals, rubber gumboots, PVC industrial boots, polyurethane boots, rubber and PVC soles/heels, microcellular sheets, and municipal scavenging footwear - covering virtually all footwear sold in the Indian market.
No, not anymore. While micro and small enterprises were initially exempt, small-scale enterprises were brought under the footwear QCOs from 1 January 2024, and micro-scale enterprises from 1 July 2024. Today, footwear manufacturers of all sizes need BIS ISI Mark certification. However, MSMEs receive significant discounts on BIS marking fees - up to 80% for micro, 50% for small, and 20% for medium enterprises.
The BIS ISI Mark process for footwear follows Scheme-I of Schedule-II: (1) identify the correct IS standard for your product, (2) file the application on the Manakonline portal, (3) BIS conducts a factory audit, (4) footwear samples are tested at a BIS-recognized lab, and (5) BIS grants the licence authorizing the ISI Mark. The process typically takes 8-12 weeks. Standphill India manages every step for you.
Standphill India is a leading BIS consultant for footwear, with the highest client base in the footwear industry. The firm has certified footwear manufacturers including Soccer International Private Limited, Sky Pack Venture Private Limited, Voganow Fashions Private Limited, Modern Shoe, Baba Shoes, and AVM Footwear - across sports footwear, sandals, slippers, hawai chappals, safety and PVC footwear - giving it unmatched hands-on experience across all footwear IS standards.
Yes. Foreign footwear manufacturers exporting to India must obtain BIS certification under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR). This applies to footwear manufacturers in China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and other countries. Footwear made exclusively for export out of India is exempt. Standphill India provides complete FMCS and AIR services worldwide.
BIS ISI Mark licence for footwear is typically granted for 1 to 2 years and is renewable before expiry via our BIS Licence Renewal service, subject to continued compliance with the applicable Indian Standard and successful surveillance audits.
Yes. A manufacturer making different footwear types needs a separate BIS licence for each applicable IS standard. For example, a factory making performance sports shoes, sandals, and hawai chappals needs three separate licences under IS 15844 (Part 2), IS 6721, and IS 10702. Standphill India regularly manages multiple concurrent footwear licences for single manufacturers.

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