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IS 15742 BIS Certification for Clothing Made of Limited Flame Spread Materials and Material Assemblies Affording Protection Against Heat and Flame

Clothing Made of Limited Flame Spread Materials and Material Assemblies Affording Protection Against Heat and Flame made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 15742 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.

About IS 15742

StandardIS 15742 : 2007
TitleClothing made of limited flame spread materials and material assemblies affording protection against heat and flame
Product coveredClothing Made of Limited Flame Spread Materials and Material Assemblies Affording Protection Against Heat and Flame
CategoryProtective Textiles
SchemeISI mark licence (Scheme-I)
Notified underProtective Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2022, S.O. 1707(E), dated 10th April, 2023 · Order PDF

Editions and amendments of IS 15742

EditionPublishedStatus
IS 15742:2026
Textiles - Clothing Made of Limited Flame Spread Materials for Protection against Heat and Flame - Specification (First Revision)
4 Feb 2026Current, next review 4 Feb 2031
IS 15742:2007
Textiles - Requirements for clothing made of limited flame spread materials and material assemblies affording protection against heat and flame - Specification
30 Jun 2007Withdrawn 4 Aug 2026

No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.

Marking fee for IS 15742

BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 15742, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:

Unit sizeMinimum marking fee (per year)
Large₹1,47,000
Medium₹1,18,000
Small₹73,500
Micro₹29,400

Unit rate: ₹0.65 per piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.

ISI licences under IS 15742

BIS records 0 operative licences (1 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking).

Testing against IS 15742

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 15742 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 15742 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 15742

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.

  1. Confirm the exact Indian Standard and the varieties to cover
  2. Get the product tested at a BIS-recognised lab (simplified procedure) or arrange BIS sampling
  3. Apply on Manak Online with factory, quality-control and test documents
  4. BIS factory inspection and sample verification
  5. 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 15742 cover?

IS 15742 : 2007: Clothing made of limited flame spread materials and material assemblies affording protection against heat and flame. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for clothing made of limited flame spread materials and material assemblies affording protection against heat and flame.

Is BIS certification under IS 15742 mandatory?

Yes, for clothing made of limited flame spread materials and material assemblies affording protection against heat and flame, under the Protective Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2022, S.O. 1707(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 15742?

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 15742 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 Protective Textiles

  • IS 15741 Curtains and Drapes
  • IS 15748 Protective Clothing for Industrial Workers Exposed to Heat
  • IS 15809 High Visibility Warning Clothes
  • IS 16655 Protective Clothing for Use in Welding and Allied Processes
  • IS 16725 Tactical 3 Point Sling
  • IS 16726 Pouch for Ammunition and Grenades Made of Disruptive Pattern nylon-66
  • IS 16874 Protective Gloves for Firefighters
  • IS 16890 Protective Clothing for Firefighters
  • IS 17051 Bullet Resistant Jackets
  • IS 17286 Water-proof Multipurpose Rain Poncho

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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