IS 3196 BIS Certification
3 products must be certified by BIS against IS 3196 and carry the ISI mark. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 3196
Parts of IS 3196 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments | Operative ISI licences | Min. marking fee (large unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 3196 (Part 4) Welded Low Carbon Steel Cylinders Exceeding 5 Litre Water Capacity for Low Pressure Liquefiable Gases Part 4 Cylinders for Toxic and Corrosive Gases | IS 3196 (Part 4):2001 | 2 | 4 | ₹1,36,000 |
| IS 3196 (Part 1) Welded Low Carbon Steel Gas Cylinder Exceeding 5 Litre Water Capacity for Low Pressure Liquefiable Gases Part1 Cylinders for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) | IS 3196 : Part 1 : 2013 | 5 | 165 | ₹1,36,000 |
| IS 3196 (Part 2) Welded Low Carbon Steel Gas Cylinder Exceeding 5-litre Water Capacity for Low Pressure Liquefiable Gases Part 2 Cylinders for Liquefiable Gases Other Than LPG | IS 3196 (Part 2):2006 | 3 | 6 | ₹1,36,000 |
Details by part
IS 3196 (Part 4) Welded Low Carbon Steel Cylinders Exceeding 5 Litre Water Capacity for Low Pressure Liquefiable Gases Part 4 Cylinders for Toxic and Corrosive Gases
Editions and amendments of IS 3196 (Part 4)
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 3196 (Part 4):2001 Welded low carbon steel cylinders exceeding 5 litre water capacity for low pressure liquefiable gases - Specification: Part 4 cylinders for toxic and corrosive gases | 30 Nov 2001 | Current, next review 30 Nov 2026 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2003), Second Amendment (2009). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 3196 (Part 4)
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 3196 (Part 4), set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹1,36,000 |
| Medium | ₹98,000 |
| Small | ₹68,000 |
| Micro | ₹27,200 |
Unit rate: ₹27.2 per piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 3196 (Part 4)
From the BIS product manual for IS 3196 (Part 4), which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- All Test
The full type test covers every clause of IS 3196 (Part 4); the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 3196 (Part 4)
BIS records 4 operative licences (4 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Madhya Pradesh (2), Rajasthan (1), Haryana (1).
IS 3196 (Part 1) Welded Low Carbon Steel Gas Cylinder Exceeding 5 Litre Water Capacity for Low Pressure Liquefiable Gases Part1 Cylinders for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Editions and amendments of IS 3196 (Part 1)
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 3196 : Part 1 : 2013 Welded low carbon steel cylinders exceeding 5 litres water capacity for low pressure liquefiable gases: Part 1 cylinders for liquefied petroleum gases (Lpg) - Specification (Sixth Revision) | 31 Dec 2013 | Current, next review 31 Mar 2029 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2015), Second Amendment (2017), Third Amendment (2019), Fourth Amendment (2020), Fifth Amendment (2026). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 3196 (Part 1)
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 3196 (Part 1), set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹1,36,000 |
| Medium | ₹96,000 |
| Small | ₹68,000 |
| Micro | ₹27,200 |
Unit rate: ₹3.5 per piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 3196 (Part 1)
From the BIS product manual for IS 3196 (Part 1), which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Water capacity (Cl. 14)
- Hydrostatic test (Cl. 15)
- Valve fixing and Pneumatic leakage test (Cl 16)
- Burst test (Cl 17.2)
- Acceptance test (Cl 18)
- Internal cleaning and drying (Cl 16.1 & 23.1)
- Tare weight (Cl 20.2)
- Coating thickness (Cl 23.2)
- Test for handle (Cl 10.1)
- Additional test - Impact and Drop test (Cl 19)
The full type test covers every clause of IS 3196 (Part 1); the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 3196 (Part 1)
BIS records 165 operative licences (171 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Uttar Pradesh (29), Odisha (21), Himachal Pradesh (13), Maharashtra (12), Bihar (11).
IS 3196 (Part 2) Welded Low Carbon Steel Gas Cylinder Exceeding 5-litre Water Capacity for Low Pressure Liquefiable Gases Part 2 Cylinders for Liquefiable Gases Other Than LPG
Editions and amendments of IS 3196 (Part 2)
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 3196 (Part 2):2006 Welded low carbon steel cylinders exceeding 5 litre water capacity for low pressure liquefiable gases: Part 2 cylinders for liquefiable non - Toxic gases other than lpg - Specification (First Revision) | 31 Mar 2006 | Current, next review 31 May 2030 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2014), Second Amendment (2015), Third Amendment (2017). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 3196 (Part 2)
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 3196 (Part 2), set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹1,36,000 |
| Medium | ₹96,000 |
| Small | ₹68,000 |
| Micro | ₹27,200 |
Unit rate: ₹3.5 per piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 3196 (Part 2)
From the BIS product manual for IS 3196 (Part 2), which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Water capacity (Cl. 14)
- Hydrostatic test (Cl. 15)
- Valve fixing and Pneumatic leakage test (Cl 16)
- Hydrostatic stretch test, Cl. 17.1
- Burst test (Cl 17.3)
- Acceptance test (Cl 18)
- Internal cleaning and drying (Cl 9.1 & 22)
- Tare weight (Cl 22)
- Coating thickness (Cl 22)
- Test for handle (Cl 10.1)
- Additional test - Impact and Drop test (Cl 18.2)
The full type test covers every clause of IS 3196 (Part 2); the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 3196 (Part 2)
BIS records 6 operative licences (6 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Haryana (3), Karnataka (1), Madhya Pradesh (1), Rajasthan (1).
Notifying orders
- Explosive Act, 1884 Gas Cylinder Rules, 2016, G.S.R. No. 1081(E), dated 22-11-2016 · PDF
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 3196
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 3196?
Yes, for the 3 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 3196 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 3196 applies to my product?
IS 3196 has 3 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 3196 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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- IS 7285 2 products
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- IS 7312 Welded and Seamless Steel Dissolved Acetylene Gas Cylinders
- IS 8737 Valve Fittings for Use with Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinders of More Than 5 Litre Water Capacity Part 2 Valve Fittings for Newly Manufactured LPG Cylinders
- IS 8776 Valve Fittings for Use with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cylinders up to and Including 5-Litre Water Capacity
- IS 9798 Low Pressure Regulators for Use with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Mixtures
- IS 14899 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Containers for Automotive Use
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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