IS 11169 BIS Certification
2 products must be certified by BIS against IS 11169 and carry the ISI mark. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 11169
| Product | Part / edition | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Steels for Cold Heading/Cold Extrusion Application Part-1 Wrought Carbon and Low Alloy Steels | IS 11169 (Part 1): 1984 | ISI mark |
| Steels for Cold Heading/cold Extrusion Applications – Specification Part 2 Stainless Steel | IS 11169 (Part 2): 1989 | ISI mark |
Parts of IS 11169 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments | Operative ISI licences | Min. marking fee (large unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 11169 (Part 1): 1984 Steels for Cold Heading/Cold Extrusion Application Part-1 Wrought Carbon and Low Alloy Steels | IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 | 1 | 17 | ₹79,000 |
| IS 11169 (Part 2): 1989 Steels for Cold Heading/cold Extrusion Applications – Specification Part 2 Stainless Steel | IS 11169 (Part 2):2023 | 0 | — | ₹1,32,000 |
Details by part
IS 11169 (Part 1): 1984 Steels for Cold Heading/Cold Extrusion Application Part-1 Wrought Carbon and Low Alloy Steels
Editions and amendments of IS 11169 (Part 1): 1984
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 Specification for steels for cold headingcold extrusion applications: Part 1 wrought carbon and low alloy steels | 30 Sept 2022 | Current, next review 31 Mar 2027 |
| IS 11169 (Part 1):1984 Specification for steels for cold heading/cold extrusion applications: Part 1 wrought carbon and low alloy steels | Withdrawn 5 Sept 2023 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2023). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 11169 (Part 1): 1984
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 11169 (Part 1): 1984, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹79,000 |
| Medium | ₹64,000 |
| Small | ₹39,500 |
| Micro | ₹15,800 |
Unit rate: ₹3 per one mt. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 11169 (Part 1): 1984
From the BIS product manual for IS 11169 (Part 1): 1984, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:1 piece of 2 m
ISI licences under IS 11169 (Part 1): 1984
BIS records 17 operative licences (17 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Jharkhand (5), Karnataka (3), Tamil Nadu (3), Maharashtra (2), Andhra Pradesh (1).
IS 11169 (Part 2): 1989 Steels for Cold Heading/cold Extrusion Applications – Specification Part 2 Stainless Steel
Editions and amendments of IS 11169 (Part 2): 1989
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 11169 (Part 2):2023 STEELS FOR COLD HEADING/COLD EXTRUSION APPLICATIONS part 2 stainless steels-SPECIFICATION (first revision) | 1 Nov 2023 | Current, next review 30 Nov 2028 |
| IS 11169 (Part 2):1989 Steels for cold heading/cold extrusion applicationsspecification: Part 2 stainless steels | 31 Jan 1990 | Withdrawn 9 Dec 2025 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 11169 (Part 2): 1989
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 11169 (Part 2): 1989, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹1,32,000 |
| Medium | ₹1,06,000 |
| Small | ₹66,000 |
| Micro | ₹26,400 |
Unit rate: ₹85 per mt. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Notifying orders
- Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E), dated 14-02-2020 · PDF
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 11169
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
Is BIS certification mandatory for products under IS 11169?
Yes, for the 2 products listed on this page. Each is notified by a government order and needs a valid BIS licence (ISI mark) before it can be made, imported or sold in India. Other products that merely use IS 11169 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 11169 applies to my product?
IS 11169 has 2 parts or editions referenced in BIS orders. Find your product in the table above to see its exact part. Where a product is covered by more than one standard, all of them apply.
How long does ISI mark under IS 11169 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.
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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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