IS 1364 BIS Certification
2 products must be certified by BIS against IS 1364 and carry the ISI mark. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 1364
| Product | Part / edition | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grades a and B – Hexagon Head Bolts (Size Range M 1.6 to M 64) | IS 1364 (Part 1) :2018 | ISI mark |
| Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grades a and B – Hexagon Head Screws (Size Range M 1.6 to M 64) | IS 1364 (Part 2) :2018 | ISI mark |
Parts of IS 1364 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments | Operative ISI licences | Min. marking fee (large unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 1364 (Part 1) :2018 Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grades a and B – Hexagon Head Bolts (Size Range M 1.6 to M 64) | IS 1364 (Part 1):2023 | 0 | 78 | ₹46,000 |
| IS 1364 (Part 2) :2018 Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grades a and B – Hexagon Head Screws (Size Range M 1.6 to M 64) | IS 1364 (Part 2):2023 | 0 | 94 | ₹51,000 |
Details by part
IS 1364 (Part 1) :2018 Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grades a and B – Hexagon Head Bolts (Size Range M 1.6 to M 64)
Editions and amendments of IS 1364 (Part 1) :2018
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 1364 (Part 1):2023 Hexagon head bolts, screws, and nuts of property grades A and B: Part 1 Hexagon head bolts (Size range M1.6 to M64) (sixth revision) | 10 Oct 2023 | Current, next review 31 Oct 2028 |
| IS 1364 (Part 1):2018 Hexagon head bolts, screws and nuts of product grades A and B: Part 1 hexagon head bolts (Size Range M 1.6 To M 64) (Fifth Revision) | 31 Oct 2018 | Withdrawn 17 Sept 2024 |
| IS 1364 (Part 1):2002 Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grades A and B - Part 1 : Hexagon Head Bolts (Size Range M 1.6 to M 64) (Fourth Revision) | Withdrawn 22 Aug 2024 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 1364 (Part 1) :2018
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 1364 (Part 1) :2018, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹46,000 |
| Medium | ₹37,000 |
| Small | ₹23,000 |
| Micro | ₹9,200 |
Unit rate: ₹26 per ton. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 1364 (Part 1) :2018
From the BIS product manual for IS 1364 (Part 1) :2018, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:Five pieces of coated and two pieces without coating
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Dimensions (Cl.4)
- Threads (Cl.5)
- Mechanical properties (Cl. 5) viz. Tensile test, Elongation, Yield stress, Proof load, Wedge load, Shear strength, Hardness, Head soundness, Decarburization & surface integrity
The full type test covers every clause of IS 1364 (Part 1) :2018; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 1364 (Part 1) :2018
BIS records 78 operative licences (85 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Haryana (30), Punjab (16), Maharashtra (10), Tamil Nadu (7), Gujarat (5).
IS 1364 (Part 2) :2018 Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grades a and B – Hexagon Head Screws (Size Range M 1.6 to M 64)
Editions and amendments of IS 1364 (Part 2) :2018
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 1364 (Part 2):2023 Hexagon head bolts screws and nuts of product grades A and B Part 2 Hexagon head screws (Size range M1.6 to M64 ) (Sixth revision of IS 1364 (Part 2)) | 10 Oct 2023 | Current, next review 31 Oct 2028 |
| IS 1364 (Part 2):2018 Hexagon head bolts, screws and nuts of product grades A and B: Part 2 hexagon head screws (Size Range M 1.6 To M 64) (Fifth Revision) | 31 Jul 2018 | Withdrawn 9 Dec 2025 |
| IS 1364 (Part 2):2002 Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grades A and B - Part 2 : Hexagon Head Screws (Size Range M 1.6 to M 64) | Withdrawn 14 Mar 2022 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 1364 (Part 2) :2018
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 1364 (Part 2) :2018, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹51,000 |
| Medium | ₹41,000 |
| Small | ₹25,500 |
| Micro | ₹10,200 |
Unit rate: ₹26 per mt. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 1364 (Part 2) :2018
From the BIS product manual for IS 1364 (Part 2) :2018, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:Five pieces of coated and two pieces without coating
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Dimensions (Cl.3)
- Threads (Cl.4)
- Mechanical properties (Cl. 4) viz. Tensile test, Elongation, Yield stress, Proof load, Wedge load, Shear strength, Hardness, Head soundness, Decarburization & surface integrity
The full type test covers every clause of IS 1364 (Part 2) :2018; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 1364 (Part 2) :2018
BIS records 94 operative licences (99 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Haryana (33), Punjab (21), Maharashtra (13), Gujarat (9), Tamil Nadu (5).
Notifying orders
- Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 3267(E), dated 21st July 2023 · PDF
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 1364
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 1364?
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 1364 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 1364 applies to my product?
IS 1364 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 1364 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 Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners
- IS 204 2 products
- IS 281 Mild Steel Sliding Door Bolts for Use with Padlocks
- IS 1284 Wrought Aluminium Alloy Bolt and Screw Stock for General Engineering Purposes
- IS 1363 3 products
- IS 2681 Non-ferrous Metal Sliding Door Bolts (aldrops) for Use with Padlocks
- IS 3757 High Strength Structural Bolts
- IS 4621 Indicating Bolts for Use in Public Baths and Lavatories
- IS 5187 Flush Bolts
- IS 6623 High Strength Structural Nuts
- IS 7534 Sliding Locking Bolts for Use with Padlocks
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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