IS 15844 BIS Certification
3 products must be certified by BIS against IS 15844 and carry the ISI mark. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 15844
| Product | Part / edition | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Footwear for General Purpose | IS 15844(Part-1): 2023 | ISI mark |
| Sports Footwear for Performance Sports Footwear | IS 15844(Part-2): 2023 | ISI mark |
| Sports Footwear for Professional Sports Footwear | IS 15844(Part 3): 2024 | ISI mark |
Parts of IS 15844 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments | Operative ISI licences | Min. marking fee (large unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 15844(Part-1): 2023 Sports Footwear for General Purpose | IS 15844 (Part 1):2023 | 3 | 275 | ₹1,78,000 |
| IS 15844(Part-2): 2023 Sports Footwear for Performance Sports Footwear | IS 15844 (Part 2):2023 | 1 | 49 | ₹1,94,000 |
| IS 15844(Part 3): 2024 Sports Footwear for Professional Sports Footwear | IS 15844 (Part 3):2024 | 1 | 26 | ₹2,13,000 |
Details by part
IS 15844(Part-1): 2023 Sports Footwear for General Purpose
Editions and amendments of IS 15844(Part-1): 2023
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 15844 (Part 1):2023 Sports footwear Part 1 General Purpose (First Revision) Amendment - 2 | 14 Jun 2023 | Current, next review 30 Jan 2031 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2024), Second Amendment (2025), Third Amendment (2026). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 15844(Part-1): 2023
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 15844(Part-1): 2023, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹1,78,000 |
| Medium | ₹1,43,000 |
| Small | ₹89,000 |
| Micro | ₹35,600 |
Unit rate: ₹6 per 100 pairs. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 15844(Part-1): 2023
From the BIS product manual for IS 15844(Part-1): 2023 (February 2026), which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Raw material requirements:
- Declaration for raw material of components to be submitted by manufacturer
ISI licences under IS 15844(Part-1): 2023
BIS records 275 operative licences (286 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Haryana (116), Delhi (47), Tamil Nadu (35), Uttar Pradesh (26), Uttarakhand (16).
IS 15844(Part-2): 2023 Sports Footwear for Performance Sports Footwear
Editions and amendments of IS 15844(Part-2): 2023
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 15844 (Part 2):2023 SPORTS FOOTWEAR PART -2 PERFORMANCE SPORTS FOOTWEAR | 14 Jun 2023 | Current, next review 17 Dec 2030 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2024). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 15844(Part-2): 2023
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 15844(Part-2): 2023, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹1,94,000 |
| Medium | ₹1,56,000 |
| Small | ₹97,000 |
| Micro | ₹38,800 |
Unit rate: ₹7.2 per 100 pairs. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
ISI licences under IS 15844(Part-2): 2023
BIS records 49 operative licences (54 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Punjab (12), Haryana (12), Tamil Nadu (8), Uttar Pradesh (7), Uttarakhand (4).
IS 15844(Part 3): 2024 Sports Footwear for Professional Sports Footwear
Editions and amendments of IS 15844(Part 3): 2024
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 15844 (Part 3):2024 Sports Footwear Part 3 Professional Sports Footwear | 13 Feb 2024 | Current, next review 17 Dec 2030 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2026). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 15844(Part 3): 2024
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 15844(Part 3): 2024, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹2,13,000 |
| Medium | ₹1,71,000 |
| Small | ₹1,06,500 |
| Micro | ₹42,600 |
Unit rate: ₹8.6 per 100 pairs. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 15844(Part 3): 2024
From the BIS product manual for IS 15844(Part 3): 2024, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:4 Pairs of shoes for each variety.
ISI licences under IS 15844(Part 3): 2024
BIS records 26 operative licences (28 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Haryana (6), Punjab (5), Uttarakhand (5), Tamil Nadu (3), Uttar Pradesh (3).
Notifying orders
- Footwear made from Leather and other materials (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. No. 3860(E), dated 3rd June 2022 · PDF
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 15844
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 15844?
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 15844 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 15844 applies to my product?
IS 15844 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 15844 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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