IS 210 BIS Certification for Grey Iron Castings
Grey Iron Castings made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 210 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 210
| Standard | IS 210:2009 |
|---|---|
| Title | Grey iron castings |
| Product covered | Grey Iron Castings |
| Category | Cast Iron Products |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | Cast Iron Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 3806(E), dated 24th August 2023 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 210
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 210:2009 Grey iron castings - Specification (Fifth Revision) | 31 Jul 2009 | Current, next review 28 Feb 2030 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2025). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 210
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 210, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹49,000 |
| Medium | ₹40,000 |
| Small | ₹24,500 |
| Micro | ₹9,800 |
Unit rate: ₹72 per tone. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 210
From the BIS product manual for IS 210, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:50 g drillings.
ISI licences under IS 210
BIS records 515 operative licences (529 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Gujarat (163), Tamil Nadu (89), Maharashtra (84), Uttar Pradesh (46), Punjab (36).
Testing against IS 210
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 210 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 210 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 210
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 210 cover?
IS 210:2009: Grey iron castings. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for grey iron castings.
Is BIS certification under IS 210 mandatory?
Yes, for grey iron castings, under the Cast Iron Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 3806(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 210?
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 210 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 Cast Iron Products
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- IS 1729 Cast Iron/ductile Iron Drainage Pipes and Pipe Fittings for Over Ground Non-pressure Pipelines Socket and Spigot Series
- IS 1879 Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings
- IS 13349 Cast Iron Single Faced Thimble Mounted Sluice Gates
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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