IS 3055 BIS Certification
2 products must be certified by BIS against IS 3055 and carry the ISI mark. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 3055
| Product | Part / edition | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Thermometers :Part1 Solid Stem Type | IS 3055 (Part 1) | ISI mark |
| Clinical Thermometers :Part 2 Enclosed Scale Type | IS 3055 (Part 2) | ISI mark |
Parts of IS 3055 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments | Operative ISI licences | Min. marking fee (large unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 3055 (Part 1) Clinical Thermometers :Part1 Solid Stem Type | IS 3055 (Part 1):1994 | 5 | 5 | ₹59,000 |
| IS 3055 (Part 2) Clinical Thermometers :Part 2 Enclosed Scale Type | IS 3055 (Part 2):2004 | 0 | 2 | ₹59,000 |
Details by part
IS 3055 (Part 1) Clinical Thermometers :Part1 Solid Stem Type
Editions and amendments of IS 3055 (Part 1)
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 3055 (Part 1):1994 Clinical thermometers: Part 1 solid stem type - Specification (Second Revision) | 31 Dec 1994 | Current, next review 28 Feb 2026 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2002), Second Amendment (2002), Third Amendment (2004), Fourth Amendment (2004), Fifth Amendment (2018). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 3055 (Part 1)
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 3055 (Part 1), set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹59,000 |
| Medium | ₹48,000 |
| Small | ₹29,500 |
| Micro | ₹11,800 |
Unit rate: ₹0.4 per piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 3055 (Part 1)
From the BIS product manual for IS 3055 (Part 1), which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:10 pieces
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Construction as per Cl. 7.3
- Dimensions as per Cl. 7.4
- Graduation and numbering as per Cl. 7.5
- Appearance as per Cl. 8.1
- Influence of immersion time as per Cl. 8.3
The full type test covers every clause of IS 3055 (Part 1); the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 3055 (Part 1)
BIS records 5 operative licences (5 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Delhi (2), Himachal Pradesh (1), Uttar Pradesh (1), Haryana (1).
IS 3055 (Part 2) Clinical Thermometers :Part 2 Enclosed Scale Type
Editions and amendments of IS 3055 (Part 2)
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 3055 (Part 2):2004 Clinical thermometers: Part 2 enclosed scale type - Specification (Third Revision) | 30 Nov 2004 | Current, next review 10 Jan 2031 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 3055 (Part 2)
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 3055 (Part 2), set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹59,000 |
| Medium | ₹48,000 |
| Small | ₹29,500 |
| Micro | ₹11,800 |
Unit rate: ₹0.5 per piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 3055 (Part 2)
From the BIS product manual for IS 3055 (Part 2), which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:10 pieces
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Construction as per Cl. 7.3
- Dimensions as per Cl. 7.4
- Graduation and numbering as per Cl. 7.5
- Appearance as per Cl. 8.1
- Influence of immersion time as per Cl. 8.3
The full type test covers every clause of IS 3055 (Part 2); the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 3055 (Part 2)
BIS records 2 operative licences (2 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Haryana (1), Uttar Pradesh (1).
Notifying orders
- Clinical Thermometers (Quality Control), 2001, GSR No. 843(E), dated 9 Nov. 2001 · PDF
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 3055
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 3055?
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 3055 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 3055 applies to my product?
IS 3055 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 3055 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 Medical Equipment
- IS 7620 Diagnostic Medical X-Ray Equipment
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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