IS 4296 BIS Certification
3 products must be certified by BIS against IS 4296 and carry the ISI mark. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 4296
| Product | Part / edition | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Tools for Pressing Part 1 Round Punches with 60 Degrees Conical Head and Straight Shank | IS 4296 (Part 1):2016 | ISI mark |
| Tools for Pressing Part 2 Punches with Cylindrical Head and Straight or Reduced Shank | IS 4296 (Part 2):2016 | ISI mark |
| Tools for Pressing Part 3 Round Punches with 60 Degrees Conical Head and Reduced Shank | IS 4296 (Part 3):2016 | ISI mark |
Parts of IS 4296 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments | Operative ISI licences | Min. marking fee (large unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 4296 (Part 1):2016 Tools for Pressing Part 1 Round Punches with 60 Degrees Conical Head and Straight Shank | IS 4296 (Part 1):2026 | 0 | — | ₹49,000 |
| IS 4296 (Part 2):2016 Tools for Pressing Part 2 Punches with Cylindrical Head and Straight or Reduced Shank | IS 4296 (Part 2):2024 | 1 | 2 | ₹49,000 |
| IS 4296 (Part 3):2016 Tools for Pressing Part 3 Round Punches with 60 Degrees Conical Head and Reduced Shank | IS 4296 (Part 3):2015 | 0 | — | ₹49,000 |
Details by part
IS 4296 (Part 1):2016 Tools for Pressing Part 1 Round Punches with 60 Degrees Conical Head and Straight Shank
Editions and amendments of IS 4296 (Part 1):2016
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 4296 (Part 1):2026 Tools for Pressing - Punches Part 1 Round Punches with 60 Degree Conical Head and Straight Shank (Third Revision) | 14 May 2026 | Current, next review 14 May 2031 |
| IS 4296 (Part 1):2016 Tools for pressing: Part 1 round punches with 60 degrees conical head and straight shank (Second Revision) | 31 May 2016 | Current, next review 30 Sept 2030 |
| IS 4296 (Part 1):2002 Tools for Pressing - Part 1 : Round Punches with 60 Conical Head and Straight Shank | Withdrawn 14 Mar 2022 |
BIS lists 2 current editions of IS 4296 (Part 1):2016. During a changeover both can be used until the date BIS sets for moving to the newer one.
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 4296 (Part 1):2016
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 4296 (Part 1):2016, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹49,000 |
| Medium | ₹40,000 |
| Small | ₹24,500 |
| Micro | ₹9,800 |
Unit rate: ₹0.85 per piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
IS 4296 (Part 2):2016 Tools for Pressing Part 2 Punches with Cylindrical Head and Straight or Reduced Shank
Editions and amendments of IS 4296 (Part 2):2016
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 4296 (Part 2):2024 Tools for Pressing Punches Part 2 Punches with Cylindrical Head and Straight or Reduced Shank (second revision) | 16 Jul 2024 | Current, next review 31 Jul 2029 |
| IS 4296 (Part 2):2015 Tools for pressing: Part 2 punches with cylindrical head and straight or reduced shank (First Revision) | 31 Dec 2015 | Withdrawn 6 Jan 2025 |
| IS 4296 (Part 2):2002 TOOLS FOR PRESSING - PART 2 : ROUND PUNCHES WITH CYLINDRICAL HEAD AND REDUCED SHANK | Withdrawn 14 Mar 2022 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2025). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 4296 (Part 2):2016
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 4296 (Part 2):2016, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹49,000 |
| Medium | ₹40,000 |
| Small | ₹24,500 |
| Micro | ₹9,800 |
Unit rate: ₹0.85 per piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 4296 (Part 2):2016
From the BIS product manual for IS 4296 (Part 2):2016, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:2 Nos
ISI licences under IS 4296 (Part 2):2016
BIS records 2 operative licences (3 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Haryana (2).
IS 4296 (Part 3):2016 Tools for Pressing Part 3 Round Punches with 60 Degrees Conical Head and Reduced Shank
Editions and amendments of IS 4296 (Part 3):2016
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 4296 (Part 3):2015 Tools for pressing: Part 3 round punches with 60 degree conical head and reduced shank (Second Revision) | 31 Dec 2015 | Current, next review 31 Jan 2030 |
| IS 4296 (Part 3):2002 . | Withdrawn 26 May 2022 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 4296 (Part 3):2016
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 4296 (Part 3):2016, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹49,000 |
| Medium | ₹40,000 |
| Small | ₹24,500 |
| Micro | ₹9,800 |
Unit rate: ₹0.85 per piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Notifying orders
- Press Tool- Punches (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. No. 3994 (E) · PDF
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 4296
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 4296?
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 4296 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 4296 applies to my product?
IS 4296 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 4296 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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