IS 3195 BIS Certification for Steel for the Manufacture of Volute and Helical Springs (for Railway Rolling Stock) – Specification
Steel for the Manufacture of Volute and Helical Springs (for Railway Rolling Stock) – Specification made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 3195 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 3195
| Standard | IS 3195: 1992 |
|---|---|
| Title | Steel For the Manufacture of Volute And Helical Springs (for Railway Rolling Stock) – Specification |
| Product covered | Steel for the Manufacture of Volute and Helical Springs (for Railway Rolling Stock) – Specification |
| Category | Steel and Iron Products |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E), dated 14-02-2020 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 3195
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 3195:1992 Steel for the manufacture of volute and helical springs (For Railway Rolling Stock) - Specification (Third Revision) | 30 Jun 1992 | Current, next review 31 Mar 2027 |
Amendments:First Amendment (1995), Second Amendment (2000). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 3195
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 3195, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹72,000 |
| Medium | ₹58,000 |
| Small | ₹36,000 |
| Micro | ₹14,400 |
Unit rate: ₹12 per mt. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
ISI licences under IS 3195
BIS records 2 operative licences (2 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Maharashtra (1), Jharkhand (1).
Testing against IS 3195
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 3195 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 3195 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 3195
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 3195 cover?
IS 3195: 1992: Steel For the Manufacture of Volute And Helical Springs (for Railway Rolling Stock) – Specification. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for steel for the manufacture of volute and helical springs (for railway rolling stock) – specification.
Is BIS certification under IS 3195 mandatory?
Yes, for steel for the manufacture of volute and helical springs (for railway rolling stock) – specification, under the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(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 3195?
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 3195 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.
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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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