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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:
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):
| QCO | Quality Control Order | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Footwear made from Leather and Other Materials (QCO) 2020 / 2024 | Leather shoes, canvas, sports, derby, safety & anti-riot footwear |
| 2 | Footwear made from all-Rubber & all-Polymeric Material and its Components (QCO) 2022 / 2024 | Rubber & PVC footwear, sandals, slippers, hawai chappals, boots, soles |
| 3 | Personal Protective Equipment - Footwear (QCO) 2020 / 2021 | Safety, 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:
| Footwear Product | Indian Standard |
|---|---|
| Sports Footwear - General Purpose | IS 15844 (Part 1):2023 |
| Performance Sports Footwear | IS 15844 (Part 2):2023 |
| Professional Sports Footwear | IS 15844 (Part 3):2024 |
| Shoes for Services & General Purpose (Derby) | IS 17043 (Part 1):2024 |
| Canvas Shoes with Rubber Sole | IS 3735:1996 |
| Canvas Boots with Rubber Sole | IS 3736:1995 |
| Leather Safety Boots & Shoes (Miners / Metal Industry) | IS 14544:1998 |
| Anti-Riot Shoes / Tactical Boots | As per QCO |
| Footwear Product | Indian Standard |
|---|---|
| Sandals & Slippers (incl. PVC Sandal) | IS 6721:2023 |
| Hawai Chappal | IS 10702:2023 |
| Moulded Solid Rubber Soles & Heels | IS 5676:1995 |
| Microcellular Rubber Sheets (Soles & Heels) | IS 6664:1992 |
| Moulded Solid PVC Soles & Heels (PVC Outsoles) | IS 6719:1972 |
| PVC Industrial Boots | IS 12254:2021 |
| Polyurethane (PU) Outsoles | IS 13893:1994 |
| Unlined Moulded Rubber Boots | IS 13995:1995 |
| PU Boots (Lined/Unlined) - General Industrial Use | IS 16645:2018 |
| Footwear for Municipal Scavenging Work | IS 16994:2018 |
| All-Rubber Gum Boots & Ankle Boots | IS 11544:1986 |
| Footwear Product | Indian 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.
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:
Identify IS Standard
Match your footwear type to the correct Indian Standard
Application
File on Manakonline portal with product & factory details
Factory Audit
BIS inspects manufacturing & in-house test facilities
Sample Testing
Footwear tested at BIS-recognized lab
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.
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
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.
Also Read
BIS FMCS Certification for Foreign Manufacturers - Complete Guide Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) for BIS Certification BIS ISI Mark Certification for Domestic Manufacturers BIS Licence Renewal - How to Apply Before Expiry Quality Control Orders (QCOs) - Complete List & StatusIndia'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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