IS 16645 BIS Certification for Moulded Plastics Footwear- Lined or Unlined Polyurethane Boots for General Industrial Use
Moulded Plastics Footwear- Lined or Unlined Polyurethane Boots for General Industrial Use made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 16645 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 16645
| Standard | IS 16645: 2018 |
|---|---|
| Title | Moulded plastics footwear- Lined or Unlined polyurethane boots for general industrial use |
| Product covered | Moulded Plastics Footwear- Lined or Unlined Polyurethane Boots for General Industrial Use |
| Category | Foot Wear |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | Footwear made from all-Rubber and all Polymeric material and its components (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. No. 3858 (E), dated 3rd June 2022 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 16645
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 16645:2018 Moulded Plastics Footwear Lined or Unlined Polyurethane Boots for General Industrial use Specification | 30 Jun 2018 | Current, next review 30 Jun 2028 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Testing against IS 16645
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 16645 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 16645 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 16645
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
What does IS 16645 cover?
IS 16645: 2018: Moulded plastics footwear- Lined or Unlined polyurethane boots for general industrial use. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for moulded plastics Footwear- lined or unlined polyurethane boots for general industrial use.
Is BIS certification under IS 16645 mandatory?
Yes, for moulded plastics Footwear- lined or unlined polyurethane boots for general industrial use, under the Footwear made from all-Rubber and all Polymeric material and its components (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. No. 3858 (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 16645?
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 16645 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 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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