IS 1269 BIS Certification
2 products must be certified by BIS against IS 1269 and carry the ISI mark. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 1269
| Product | Part / edition | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Metrology – Material Measure of Length – Woven Metallic and Glass Fibre Tape Measures | IS 1269(Part 1) : 1997 | ISI mark |
| Legal Metrology – Material Measure of Length – Steel Tape Measures | IS 1269(Part 2) : 1997 | ISI mark |
Parts of IS 1269 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments | Operative ISI licences | Min. marking fee (large unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 1269(Part 1) : 1997 Legal Metrology – Material Measure of Length – Woven Metallic and Glass Fibre Tape Measures | IS 1269 (Part 1):1997 | 1 | 6 | ₹60,000 |
| IS 1269(Part 2) : 1997 Legal Metrology – Material Measure of Length – Steel Tape Measures | IS 1269 (Part 2):1997 | 1 | 10 | ₹60,000 |
Details by part
IS 1269(Part 1) : 1997 Legal Metrology – Material Measure of Length – Woven Metallic and Glass Fibre Tape Measures
Editions and amendments of IS 1269(Part 1) : 1997
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 1269 (Part 1):1997 Leagal metrology - Material measures of length: Part 1 woven metallic and glass fiber tape measures (Second Revision) | 31 Jul 1997 | Current, next review 13 Jul 2031 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2008). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 1269(Part 1) : 1997
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 1269(Part 1) : 1997, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹60,000 |
| Medium | ₹49,000 |
| Small | ₹30,000 |
| Micro | ₹12,000 |
Unit rate: ₹0.32 per 100 m. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 1269(Part 1) : 1997
From the BIS product manual for IS 1269(Part 1) : 1997, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:3 Tapes
ISI licences under IS 1269(Part 1) : 1997
BIS records 6 operative licences (6 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Punjab (2), Haryana (2), Rajasthan (1), Delhi (1).
IS 1269(Part 2) : 1997 Legal Metrology – Material Measure of Length – Steel Tape Measures
Editions and amendments of IS 1269(Part 2) : 1997
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 1269 (Part 2):1997 Legal metrology - Material measures of length: Part 2 steel tape measures | 30 Sept 1997 | Current, next review 13 Jul 2031 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2008). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 1269(Part 2) : 1997
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 1269(Part 2) : 1997, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹60,000 |
| Medium | ₹49,000 |
| Small | ₹30,000 |
| Micro | ₹12,000 |
Unit rate: ₹0.32 per 100 m. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 1269(Part 2) : 1997
From the BIS product manual for IS 1269(Part 2) : 1997 (Oct 2026), which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:03 tapes
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Construction (Cl. 5)
- Graduations (Cl. 6)
- General Requirements (Cl. 7.1)
- Accuracy Class and Maximum Permissible Errors (Cl. 8)
- Winding Device (Cl. 9)
The full type test covers every clause of IS 1269(Part 2) : 1997; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 1269(Part 2) : 1997
BIS records 10 operative licences (10 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Haryana (4), Punjab (3), Maharashtra (1), Rajasthan (1), Delhi (1).
Notifying orders
- Legal Metrology – Material Measures of Length (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 5029(E), dated 21st November 2023 · PDF
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 1269
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 1269?
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 1269 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 1269 applies to my product?
IS 1269 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 1269 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.
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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