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IS 15787 BIS Certification for Switch-socket-outlets (non-interlock Type)

Switch-socket-outlets (non-interlock Type) made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 15787 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.

About IS 15787

StandardIS 15787: 2008
TitleSwitch-socket-outlets (non-interlock type)
Product coveredSwitch-socket-outlets (non-interlock Type)
CategoryElectrical Accessories
SchemeISI mark licence (Scheme-I)
Notified underElectrical Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 43(E), dated 1st January 2024 · Order PDF

Editions and amendments of IS 15787

EditionPublishedStatus
IS 15787:2025
Switched Socket-Outlets without Interlock for Fixed Installations- Particular Requirements ( First Revision )
24 Mar 2025Current, next review 15 May 2031
IS 15787:2008
Switch - Socket - Outlets (Non - Interlock Type)
31 Jul 2008Withdrawn 18 Sept 2026

Amendments:First Amendment (2026). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.

Marking fee for IS 15787

BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 15787, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:

Unit sizeMinimum marking fee (per year)
Large₹56,000
Medium₹46,000
Small₹28,000
Micro₹11,200

Unit rate: ₹3.5 per 100 piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.

Sampling and key tests for IS 15787

From the BIS product manual for IS 15787 (June 2026), which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:

Sample quantity:15 pieces

ISI licences under IS 15787

BIS records 76 operative licences (79 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Maharashtra (34), Delhi (12), Uttarakhand (7), Gujarat (5), Haryana (5).

Testing against IS 15787

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 15787 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 15787 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 15787

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 15787 cover?

IS 15787: 2008: Switch-socket-outlets (non-interlock type). BIS has made certification against it compulsory for switch-socket-outlets (non-interlock type).

Is BIS certification under IS 15787 mandatory?

Yes, for switch-socket-outlets (non-interlock type), under the Electrical Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 43(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 15787?

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 15787 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.

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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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