IS 2553 BIS Certification
2 products must be certified by BIS against IS 2553 and carry the ISI mark. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 2553
| Product | Part / edition | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Glass -Specification Part 1 Architectural, Building and General Uses | IS 2553 (Part 1):2018 | ISI mark |
| Safety Glass -Specification Part 2 for Road Transport | IS 2553 (Part 2):2019 | ISI mark |
Parts of IS 2553 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments | Operative ISI licences | Min. marking fee (large unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 2553 (Part 1):2018 Safety Glass -Specification Part 1 Architectural, Building and General Uses | IS 2553 (Part 1):2018 | 3 | 440 | ₹66,000 |
| IS 2553 (Part 2):2019 Safety Glass -Specification Part 2 for Road Transport | IS 2553 (Part 2):2019 | 7 | 64 | ₹1,08,000 |
Details by part
IS 2553 (Part 1):2018 Safety Glass -Specification Part 1 Architectural, Building and General Uses
Editions and amendments of IS 2553 (Part 1):2018
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 2553 (Part 1):2018 Safety glass – Specification Part 1 architectural, building and general uses (Fourth Revision) | 30 Nov 2018 | Current, next review 14 May 2031 |
| IS 2553 (Part 1):1990 SAFETY GLASS PART 1 ARCHITECTURAL, BUILDING AND GENERAL USES | Withdrawn 14 Mar 2022 | |
| IS 2553 (Part 1):1990 Safety Glass - Part 1 : General Purpose | Withdrawn 20 May 2024 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2022), Second Amendment (2024), Third Amendment (2026). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 2553 (Part 1):2018
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 2553 (Part 1):2018, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹66,000 |
| Medium | ₹53,000 |
| Small | ₹33,000 |
| Micro | ₹13,200 |
Unit rate: ₹5.8 per mt. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
ISI licences under IS 2553 (Part 1):2018
BIS records 440 operative licences (454 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Uttar Pradesh (57), Maharashtra (51), Karnataka (47), Gujarat (36), Haryana (36).
IS 2553 (Part 2):2019 Safety Glass -Specification Part 2 for Road Transport
Editions and amendments of IS 2553 (Part 2):2019
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 2553 (Part 2):2019 Safety glass - Specification: Part 2 for road transport (First Revision) Amendment - 6 | 30 Jun 2019 | Current, next review 29 Sept 2030 |
| IS 2553 (Part 2):1992 Safety Glass - Part 2 : For Road Transport | Withdrawn 20 May 2024 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2020), Second Amendment (2021), Third Amendment (2022), Fourth Amendment (2023), Fifth Amendment (2024), Sixth Amendment (2025), Seventh Amendment (2026). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 2553 (Part 2):2019
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 2553 (Part 2):2019, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹1,08,000 |
| Medium | ₹87,000 |
| Small | ₹54,000 |
| Micro | ₹21,600 |
Unit rate: ₹0.9 per one square metre. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 2553 (Part 2):2019
From the BIS product manual for IS 2553 (Part 2):2019, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Thickness measurement (Cl. 3.7)
- Marking Cl. 4.1
- Light transmittance test (Cl. 5.1.1)
- Thickness (Cl. 3.7)
- Resistance to temperature change (Cl. 5.2.1)
- Resistance to High Temperature (Cl. 5.3.2)
- Optical Distortion (Cl. 5.4.1)
- Secondary Image Separation (Cl. 5.4.2)
- Fragmentation Test (Cl. 5.5.1.1)
- 227g Ball (Cl. 5.5.1.2)
The full type test covers every clause of IS 2553 (Part 2):2019; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 2553 (Part 2):2019
BIS records 64 operative licences (66 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Karnataka (11), Himachal Pradesh (7), Gujarat (6), Maharashtra (6), Tamil Nadu (6).
Notifying orders
- Safety Glass (Quality Control ) Order, 2020, S.O. 1045(E), dated 12th March 2020 · PDF
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 2553
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 2553?
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 2553 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 2553 applies to my product?
IS 2553 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 2553 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.
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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