Skip to content
ISI mark licence (Scheme-I)

Hand Tools BIS Certification

9 hand tools products need an ISI mark licence from BIS before they can be made, imported or sold in India. Find your product, its Indian Standard and the order that made it compulsory.

BIS for hand tools?

Tell us the product and we'll confirm the standard, scheme and timeline.

We reply within one working day. Prefer to talk? +91 99538 54092

Hand Tools under compulsory BIS certification

9 products across 8 Indian Standards. Open a product for its scope, order details and FAQs.

ProductIndian StandardOrder
Chain Pipe Wrenches IS 4123:1982 Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024, S.O. 4183(E)
Open Ended Slugging Wrenches (Spanners) IS 4508:1992 Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024, S.O. 4183(E)
Ring Slugging Wrenches (Spanners) IS 4509:1992 Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024, S.O. 4183(E)
Single-ended Open-jaw Adjustable Wrenches IS 6149:1984 Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024, S.O. 4183(E)
Open-Jaw Wrenches (Spanners) IS 2028:2004 Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024, S.O. 4183(E)
Ring Wrenches (Spanners) IS 2029:1998 Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024, S.O. 4183(E)
Pipe Wrenches –General Purpose IS 4003 (Part 1): 1978 Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024, S.O. 4183(E)
Pipe Wrenches – Heavy Duty IS 4003 (Part 2): 1986 Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024, S.O. 4183(E)
Combination Side Cutting Pliers IS 3650:1981 Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024, S.O. 4183(E)

How BIS certification works for hand tools

  1. Confirm the exact Indian Standard and the varieties to cover
  2. Get the product tested at a BIS-recognised lab (simplified procedure) or arrange BIS sampling
  3. Apply on Manak Online with factory, quality-control and test documents
  4. BIS factory inspection and sample verification
  5. Grant of licence, then marking with the ISI mark and CM/L number

Testing. BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.

Timeline. BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.

Fees. Application fee ₹1,000 and annual licence fee ₹1,000, inspection charges of ₹7,000 per man-day, testing charges, and an annual minimum marking fee set for each Indian Standard (with concessions for micro and small units).

Mark on product. The ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.

Frequently asked questions

Is BIS certification mandatory for hand tools?

Yes, for the 9 products listed on this page. Each is covered by a Quality Control Order, so it needs an ISI mark licence before it is manufactured, imported, sold or stored for sale in India. Check the exact product and Indian Standard in the table.

How long does BIS certification take for hand tools?

BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.

What does BIS certification cost?

Application fee ₹1,000 and annual licence fee ₹1,000, inspection charges of ₹7,000 per man-day, testing charges, and an annual minimum marking fee set for each Indian Standard (with concessions for micro and small units).

Can overseas manufacturers of hand tools apply?

The licence is granted to the manufacturer for a specific factory and product. Indian factories apply under Scheme-I; overseas factories apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and must nominate an Authorised Indian Representative.

Source: BIS list of products under compulsory certification (Scheme-I), checked November 2026. See the full BIS product list for other categories.

Not sure which certification your product needs?

Talk to a team led by former BIS Directors. We'll map every approval your product needs before you spend on testing.

Call WhatsApp Get a quote