IS 11066 BIS Certification for Fibre Ropes — Polyester — 3-, 4-, 8- and 12- Strand Ropes
Fibre Ropes — Polyester — 3-, 4-, 8- and 12- Strand Ropes made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 11066 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 11066
| Standard | IS 11066:2022 |
|---|---|
| Title | Fibre Ropes — Polyester — 3-, 4-, 8- and 12- Strand Ropes |
| Product covered | Fibre Ropes — Polyester — 3-, 4-, 8- and 12- Strand Ropes |
| Category | Ropes and Cordages |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | Ropes and Cordages (Quality Control) Order, 2024, S.O. 4327(E), dated 03rd October 2024 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 11066
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 11066:2022 Fibre ropes - Polyester - 3-, 4-, 8- and 12- strand ropes (third revision) | 30 Jun 2022 | Current, next review 31 Mar 2027 |
| IS 11066:2014 Fibre ropes ¬– Polyester 3-, 4-, 8- and 12- strand ropes (second revision) | Withdrawn 5 Sept 2023 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 11066
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 11066, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹62,000 |
| Medium | ₹50,000 |
| Small | ₹31,000 |
| Micro | ₹12,400 |
Unit rate: ₹360 per mt. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
ISI licences under IS 11066
BIS records 6 operative licences (6 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Maharashtra (2), Gujarat (1), Punjab (1), Delhi (1), Madhya Pradesh (1).
Testing against IS 11066
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.
The test report has to cover every clause of IS 11066 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 11066 or replaces it with a new edition, existing licence holders move to the new edition by the date BIS sets in its notification.
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 11066
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.
- Confirm the exact Indian Standard and the varieties to cover
- Get the product tested at a BIS-recognised lab (simplified procedure) or arrange BIS sampling
- Apply on Manak Online with factory, quality-control and test documents
- BIS factory inspection and sample verification
- Grant of licence, then marking with the ISI mark and CM/L number
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. Certified products carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Frequently asked questions
What does IS 11066 cover?
IS 11066:2022: Fibre Ropes — Polyester — 3-, 4-, 8- and 12- Strand Ropes. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for fibre ropes — polyester — 3-, 4-, 8- and 12- strand ropes.
Is BIS certification under IS 11066 mandatory?
Yes, for fibre ropes — polyester — 3-, 4-, 8- and 12- strand ropes, under the Ropes and Cordages (Quality Control) Order, 2024, S.O. 4327(E). The product needs a valid BIS licence (ISI mark) and must carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Where is a product tested for IS 11066?
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.
How long does IS 11066 BIS certification take?
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.
Other standards in Ropes and Cordages
- IS 1084 Textiles — Manila Ropes —
- IS 1804 Steel Wire Ropes – Fibre Main Cores
- IS 4572 Fibre Ropes — Polyamide — 3-, 4-, 8- and 12- Strand Ropes
- IS 5175 Fibre Ropes — Polypropylene Split Film, Monofilament and Multifilament ( PP2 ) and Polypropylene High-Tenacity Multifilament ( PP3 ) —3-, 4-, 8- and 12- Strand Ropes
- IS 8674 Fibre Ropes — Polyethylene —3- and 4-Strand Ropes
- IS 14928 Textiles — Composite Synthetic Fibre Ropes —
- IS 14929 Mixed Polyolefin Fibre Ropes
- IS 17609 Fibre Ropes of Polyester / Polyolefin Dual Fibres
Source: BIS lists of products under compulsory certification (Scheme-I, Scheme-II), checked October 2026. See the full BIS product list or all Indian Standards.
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