IS 4003 BIS Certification
2 products must be certified by BIS against IS 4003 and carry the ISI mark. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 4003
| Product | Part / edition | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Pipe Wrenches –General Purpose | IS 4003 (Part 1): 1978 | ISI mark |
| Pipe Wrenches – Heavy Duty | IS 4003 (Part 2): 1986 | ISI mark |
Parts of IS 4003 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments | Operative ISI licences | Min. marking fee (large unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 4003 (Part 1): 1978 Pipe Wrenches –General Purpose | IS 4003 (Part 1):2026 | 0 | 6 | ₹53,000 |
| IS 4003 (Part 2): 1986 Pipe Wrenches – Heavy Duty | IS 4003 (Part 2):2026 | 0 | 3 | ₹59,000 |
Details by part
IS 4003 (Part 1): 1978 Pipe Wrenches –General Purpose
Editions and amendments of IS 4003 (Part 1): 1978
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 4003 (Part 1):2026 Pipe Wrenches - Specification Part 1 General Purpose(Third revision) | 20 Mar 2026 | Current, next review 20 Mar 2031 |
| IS 4003 (Part 1):2024 Pipe Wrenches - Specification Part 1 General Purpose(Second revision) | 19 Nov 2024 | Withdrawn 20 Sept 2026 |
| IS 4003 (Part 1):1978 Specification for pipe wrenches: Part 1 general purpose (First Revision) | 31 Aug 1978 | Withdrawn 3 Jun 2025 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 4003 (Part 1): 1978
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 4003 (Part 1): 1978, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹53,000 |
| Medium | ₹43,000 |
| Small | ₹26,500 |
| Micro | ₹10,600 |
Unit rate: ₹0.36 per piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 4003 (Part 1): 1978
From the BIS product manual for IS 4003 (Part 1): 1978 (June 2026), which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:02 pipe wrenches
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- All tests
The full type test covers every clause of IS 4003 (Part 1): 1978; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 4003 (Part 1): 1978
BIS records 6 operative licences (6 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Punjab (6).
IS 4003 (Part 2): 1986 Pipe Wrenches – Heavy Duty
Editions and amendments of IS 4003 (Part 2): 1986
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 4003 (Part 2):2026 Pipe Wrenches — Specification Part 2 Heavy Duty (Second Revision) | 17 Mar 2026 | Current, next review 17 Mar 2031 |
| IS 4003 (Part 2):1986 Specification for pipe wrenches: Part 2 heavy duty (First Revision) | 31 Jul 1986 | Withdrawn 17 Sept 2026 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 4003 (Part 2): 1986
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 4003 (Part 2): 1986, 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: ₹5.25 per piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 4003 (Part 2): 1986
From the BIS product manual for IS 4003 (Part 2): 1986 (June 2026), which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:02 pipe wrenches
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- All tests
The full type test covers every clause of IS 4003 (Part 2): 1986; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 4003 (Part 2): 1986
BIS records 3 operative licences (3 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Punjab (2), Haryana (1).
Notifying orders
- Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024, S.O. 4183(E), dated 24th September 2024 · PDF
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 4003
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 4003?
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 4003 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 4003 applies to my product?
IS 4003 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 4003 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 Hand Tools
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- IS 2029 Ring Wrenches (Spanners)
- IS 3650 Combination Side Cutting Pliers
- IS 4123 Chain Pipe Wrenches
- IS 4508 Open Ended Slugging Wrenches (Spanners)
- IS 4509 Ring Slugging Wrenches (Spanners)
- IS 6149 Single-ended Open-jaw Adjustable Wrenches
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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