IS 18471 BIS Certification
3 products must be certified by BIS against IS 18471 and carry the ISI mark. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 18471
| Product | Part / edition | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Fasteners – Cross Recessed Drilling Screws with Tapping Screw Thread Part 1 Pan Head | IS 18471 (Part 1) : 2023/ ISO 15481:1999 | ISI mark |
| Fasteners – Cross Recessed Drilling Screws with Tapping Screw Thread Part 2 Countersunk Head | IS 18471 (Part 2) :2023/ ISO 15482:1999 | ISI mark |
| Fasteners – Cross Recessed Drilling Screws with Tapping Screw Thread Part 3 Raised Countersunk Head | IS 18471 (Part 3) :2023/ ISO 15483:1999 | ISI mark |
Parts of IS 18471 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments | Operative ISI licences | Min. marking fee (large unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 18471 (Part 1) : 2023/ ISO 15481:1999 Fasteners – Cross Recessed Drilling Screws with Tapping Screw Thread Part 1 Pan Head | — | 0 | — | ₹1,19,000 |
| IS 18471 (Part 2) :2023/ ISO 15482:1999 Fasteners – Cross Recessed Drilling Screws with Tapping Screw Thread Part 2 Countersunk Head | — | 0 | — | ₹1,21,000 |
| IS 18471 (Part 3) :2023/ ISO 15483:1999 Fasteners – Cross Recessed Drilling Screws with Tapping Screw Thread Part 3 Raised Countersunk Head | — | 0 | — | — |
Details by part
IS 18471 (Part 1) : 2023/ ISO 15481:1999 Fasteners – Cross Recessed Drilling Screws with Tapping Screw Thread Part 1 Pan Head
Editions and amendments of IS 18471 (Part 1) : 2023/ ISO 15481:1999
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 18471 (Part 1):2023 Fasteners - Cross Recessed Drilling Screws with Tapping Screw Thread Part 1 Pan Head | 17 Nov 2023 | Withdrawn 4 Dec 2025 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 18471 (Part 1) : 2023/ ISO 15481:1999
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 18471 (Part 1) : 2023/ ISO 15481:1999, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹1,19,000 |
| Medium | ₹96,000 |
| Small | ₹59,500 |
| Micro | ₹23,800 |
Unit rate: ₹26 per mt. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
IS 18471 (Part 2) :2023/ ISO 15482:1999 Fasteners – Cross Recessed Drilling Screws with Tapping Screw Thread Part 2 Countersunk Head
Editions and amendments of IS 18471 (Part 2) :2023/ ISO 15482:1999
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 18471 (Part 2):2023 Fasteners - Cross Recessed Drilling Screws with Tapping Screw Thread Part 2 Countersunk Head | 17 Nov 2023 | Withdrawn 10 Apr 2026 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 18471 (Part 2) :2023/ ISO 15482:1999
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 18471 (Part 2) :2023/ ISO 15482:1999, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹1,21,000 |
| Medium | ₹97,000 |
| Small | ₹60,500 |
| Micro | ₹24,200 |
Unit rate: ₹26 per mt. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
IS 18471 (Part 3) :2023/ ISO 15483:1999 Fasteners – Cross Recessed Drilling Screws with Tapping Screw Thread Part 3 Raised Countersunk Head
Editions and amendments of IS 18471 (Part 3) :2023/ ISO 15483:1999
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 18471 (Part 3):2023 Fasteners - Cross Recessed Drilling Screws with Tapping Screw Thread Part 3 Raised Countersunk Head | 17 Nov 2023 | Withdrawn 7 Apr 2026 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Notifying orders
- Cross Recessed Screws (Quality Control) Order, 2024, S.O. 4099(E), dated 20th September 2024 · PDF
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 18471
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 18471?
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 18471 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 18471 applies to my product?
IS 18471 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 18471 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 Cross Recessed Screws
- IS 7483 Pan Head Screws with Type H or Type Z Cross Recess – Product Grade a
- IS 7485 2 products
- IS 7486 Raised Countersunk Head Screws (Common Head Style) with Type H or Type Z Cross Recess – Product Grade a
- IS 18476 Fasteners – Hexagon Washer Head Drilling Screws with Tapping Screw Thread
- IS 18480 3 products
- IS 18507 Drywall Screws
- IS 18508 Chipboard Screws
- IS 18509 Cross-recessed Countersunk Head Wood Screws
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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