IS 15298 BIS Certification
3 products must be certified by BIS against IS 15298 and carry the ISI mark. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 15298
| Product | Part / edition | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Protective Equipment – Part 2 Safety Footwear | IS 15298 (Part 2): 2016 | ISI mark |
| Personal Protective Equipment – Part 3 Protective Footwear | IS 15298 ( Part 3) : 2019 | ISI mark |
| Personal Protective Equipment – Part 4 Occupational Footwear | IS 15298 (Part 4) : 2017 | ISI mark |
Parts of IS 15298 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments | Operative ISI licences | Min. marking fee (large unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 15298 (Part 2): 2016 Personal Protective Equipment – Part 2 Safety Footwear | IS 15298 (Part 2):2024 | 0 | 145 | ₹20,345 |
| IS 15298 ( Part 3) : 2019 Personal Protective Equipment – Part 3 Protective Footwear | IS 15298 (Part 3):2024 | 0 | 33 | ₹20,346 |
| IS 15298 (Part 4) : 2017 Personal Protective Equipment – Part 4 Occupational Footwear | IS 15298 (Part 4):2024 | 0 | 34 | ₹20,347 |
Details by part
IS 15298 (Part 2): 2016 Personal Protective Equipment – Part 2 Safety Footwear
Editions and amendments of IS 15298 (Part 2): 2016
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 15298 (Part 2):2024 Personal Protective Equipment Part 2 Safety Footwear (ISO 20345 : 2021, MOD) (Third Revision) | 6 Aug 2024 | Current, next review 15 Jul 2029 |
| IS 15298 (Part 2):2016 Personal protective equipment: Part 2 safety footwear (Second Revision) | 30 Nov 2016 | Withdrawn 9 Dec 2025 |
| IS 15298 (Part 2):2011 Personal Protective Equipment Part 2 Safety Footwear | Withdrawn 8 Aug 2024 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 15298 (Part 2): 2016
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 15298 (Part 2): 2016, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹20,345 |
| Medium | ₹1,26,000 |
| Small | ₹1,11,000 |
| Micro | ₹63,000 |
Sampling and key tests for IS 15298 (Part 2): 2016
From the BIS product manual for IS 15298 (Part 2): 2016, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Design
- Whole footwear
- Constructional performance
- Toe protection (exceptt corrosion resistance)
- Leak proofness
- Specific ergonomic features
- Innocuousness
- Seam Strength
- Lead content
- Upper
- Lining
- Tongue
- Insole/ Insock/ Seat sock/ Footbed (Thickness)
- Outsole Additional requirements (as applicable)
- Whole foot- wear
- Perforation resistance (excluding Behaviour of perforation-resistant inserts)
- Electrical properties
- Resistance to inimical environments
- Energy absorption of seat region
- Water resistance
- Metatarsal protection
- Ankle protection
- Cut resistance
- Scuff cap abrasion
- Upper-Water penetration and absorption
The full type test covers every clause of IS 15298 (Part 2): 2016; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 15298 (Part 2): 2016
BIS records 145 operative licences (158 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Uttar Pradesh (71), Haryana (30), Maharashtra (10), West Bengal (8), Delhi (7).
IS 15298 ( Part 3) : 2019 Personal Protective Equipment – Part 3 Protective Footwear
Editions and amendments of IS 15298 ( Part 3) : 2019
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 15298 (Part 3):2024 Personal Protective Equipment Part 3 Protective Footwear (ISO 20346 : 2021, MOD) (Third Revision) | 6 Aug 2024 | Current, next review 31 Aug 2029 |
| IS 15298 (Part 3):2019 Personal protective equipment: Part 3 protective footwear (Second Revision) | 31 Mar 2019 | Withdrawn 9 Dec 2025 |
| IS 15298 (Part 3):2011 Personal Protective Equipment Part 3 Protective Footwear | Withdrawn 8 Aug 2024 | |
| IS 15298 (Part 3):2018 Personal Protective Equipment Part 3 Protective Footwear | Withdrawn 14 Mar 2022 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 15298 ( Part 3) : 2019
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 15298 ( Part 3) : 2019, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹20,346 |
| Medium | ₹1,46,000 |
| Small | ₹1,29,000 |
| Micro | ₹73,000 |
Sampling and key tests for IS 15298 ( Part 3) : 2019
From the BIS product manual for IS 15298 ( Part 3) : 2019, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Design
- Whole footwear
- Constructional performance
- Toe protection (exceptt corrosion resistance)
- Leak proofness
- Specific ergonomic features
- Innocuousness
- Seam Strength
- Lead content
- Upper
- Lining
- Tongue
- Insole/ Insock/ Seat sock/ Footbed (Thickness)
- Outsole Additional requirements (as applicable)
- Whole foot- wear
- Perforation resistance (excluding Behaviour of perforation-resistant inserts)
- Electrical properties
- Resistance to inimical environments
- Energy absorption of seat region
- Water resistance
- Metatarsal protection
- Ankle protection
- Cut resistance
- Scuff cap abrasion
- Upper-Water penetration and absorption
The full type test covers every clause of IS 15298 ( Part 3) : 2019; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 15298 ( Part 3) : 2019
BIS records 33 operative licences (43 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Haryana (13), Uttar Pradesh (11), Delhi (6), Maharashtra (1), Telangana (1).
IS 15298 (Part 4) : 2017 Personal Protective Equipment – Part 4 Occupational Footwear
Editions and amendments of IS 15298 (Part 4) : 2017
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 15298 (Part 4):2024 Personal Protective Equipment Part 4 Occupational Footwear (ISO 20347 : 2021, MOD) (Third Revision) | 7 Aug 2024 | Current, next review 15 Jul 2029 |
| IS 15298 (Part 4):2017 Personal protective equipment: Part 4 occupational footwear (Second Revision) | 31 Mar 2017 | Withdrawn 9 Dec 2025 |
| IS 15298 (Part 4):2010 Personal Protective Equipment Part 4 Occuptional Footwear | Withdrawn 14 Mar 2022 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 15298 (Part 4) : 2017
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 15298 (Part 4) : 2017, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹20,347 |
| Medium | ₹84,000 |
| Small | ₹69,000 |
| Micro | ₹42,000 |
Unit rate: ₹1.4 per 16800 one pair. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 15298 (Part 4) : 2017
From the BIS product manual for IS 15298 (Part 4) : 2017, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Design
- Whole footwear
- Constructional performance
- Leak proofness
- Specific ergonomic features
- Innocuousness
- Seam Strength
- Lead content
- Upper
- Lining
- Tongue
- Insole/ Insock/ Seat sock/ Footbed (Thickness)
- Outsole Additional requirements (as applicable)
- Whole foot- wear
- Perforation resistance (excluding Behaviour of perforation-resistant inserts)
- Electrical properties
- Resistance to inimical environments
- Energy absorption of seat region
- Water resistance
- Ankle protection
- Cut resistance
- Scuff cap abrasion
- Upper-Water penetration and absorption
- Outsole
- Resistance to hot contact
The full type test covers every clause of IS 15298 (Part 4) : 2017; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 15298 (Part 4) : 2017
BIS records 34 operative licences (34 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Haryana (17), Uttar Pradesh (8), Uttarakhand (3), Telangana (2), Tamil Nadu (2).
Notifying orders
- Personal Protective Equipment – Footwear (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. No. 3857(E), dated 25 June, 2026 · PDF
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 15298
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 15298?
Yes, for the 3 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 15298 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 15298 applies to my product?
IS 15298 has 3 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 15298 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 Foot Wear
- IS 1989 2 products
- IS 3735 Canvas Shoes Rubber Sole
- IS 3736 Canvas Boots Rubber Sole
- IS 3976 Safety Rubber Canvas Boots for Miners
- IS 5557 2 products
- IS 5676 Moulded Solid Rubber Soles and Heels
- IS 6664 Rubber Microcellular Sheets for Soles and Heels
- IS 6719 Solid PVC Soles and Heels
- IS 6721 PVC Sandal
- IS 10702 Rubber Hawai Chappal
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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