IS 1989 BIS Certification
2 products must be certified by BIS against IS 1989 and carry the ISI mark. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 1989
| Product | Part / edition | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Leather Safety Boots and Shoes for Miners | IS 1989 (Part 1): 1986 | ISI mark |
| Leather Safety Boots and Shoes for Heavy Metal Industries | IS 1989 (Part.2): 1986 | ISI mark |
Parts of IS 1989 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments | Operative ISI licences | Min. marking fee (large unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 1989 (Part 1): 1986 Leather Safety Boots and Shoes for Miners | IS 1989 (Part 1):2026 | 3 | — | ₹67,000 |
| IS 1989 (Part.2): 1986 Leather Safety Boots and Shoes for Heavy Metal Industries | IS 1989 (Part 2):2026 | 2 | — | ₹68,000 |
Details by part
IS 1989 (Part 1): 1986 Leather Safety Boots and Shoes for Miners
Editions and amendments of IS 1989 (Part 1): 1986
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 1989 (Part 1):2026 Specification for leather safety boots and shoes: Part 1 for miners (Fifth Revision) | 21 Jul 2026 | Current, next review 21 Jul 2031 |
| IS 1989 (Part 1):1986 Specification for leather safety boots and shoes: Part 1 for miners (Fourth Revision) | 31 Oct 1986 | Current, next review 30 Nov 2026 |
BIS lists 2 current editions of IS 1989 (Part 1): 1986. During a changeover both can be used until the date BIS sets for moving to the newer one.
Amendments:First Amendment (1988) to IS 1989 (Part 1):1986, Second Amendment (1995) to IS 1989 (Part 1):1986, Third Amendment (2003) to IS 1989 (Part 1):1986. Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 1989 (Part 1): 1986
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 1989 (Part 1): 1986, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹67,000 |
| Medium | ₹54,000 |
| Small | ₹33,500 |
| Micro | ₹13,400 |
Unit rate: ₹0.5 per pair. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 1989 (Part 1): 1986
From the BIS product manual for IS 1989 (Part 1): 1986, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:2 Pairs of Safety Boots or/and Safety Shoes.
IS 1989 (Part.2): 1986 Leather Safety Boots and Shoes for Heavy Metal Industries
Editions and amendments of IS 1989 (Part.2): 1986
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 1989 (Part 2):2026 Specification for leather safety boots and shoes: Part 2 for heavy metal industries (Fifth Revision) | 21 Jul 2026 | Current, next review 21 Jul 2031 |
| IS 1989 (Part 2):1986 Specification for leather safety boots and shoes: Part 2 for heavy metal industries (Fourth Revision) | 30 Jun 1982 | Current, next review 30 Nov 2026 |
BIS lists 2 current editions of IS 1989 (Part.2): 1986. During a changeover both can be used until the date BIS sets for moving to the newer one.
Amendments:First Amendment (1999) to IS 1989 (Part 2):1986, Second Amendment (1999) to IS 1989 (Part 2):1986. Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 1989 (Part.2): 1986
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 1989 (Part.2): 1986, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹68,000 |
| Medium | ₹55,000 |
| Small | ₹34,000 |
| Micro | ₹13,600 |
Unit rate: ₹0.5 per pair. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 1989 (Part.2): 1986
From the BIS product manual for IS 1989 (Part.2): 1986, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:2 Pairs of Safety Boots or/and Safety Shoes.
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 1989
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 1989?
Yes, for the 2 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 1989 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 1989 applies to my product?
IS 1989 has 2 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 1989 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 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
- IS 11226 Leather Safety Footwear Having Direct Moulded Rubber Sole
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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