IS 4454 BIS Certification
3 products must be certified by BIS against IS 4454 and carry the ISI mark. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 4454
| Product | Part / edition | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Wire for Mechanical Springs Part-1 Cold Drawn Unalloyed Steel Wire | IS 4454 (Part 1) : 2001 | ISI mark |
| Steel Wire for Mechanical Springs Part-2 Oil Hardened and Tempered Steel Wire | IS 4454 (Part 2): 2001 | ISI mark |
| Steel Wires for Mechanical Springs- Part 4: Stainless Steel Wire | IS 4454 (Part 4): 2001 | ISI mark |
Parts of IS 4454 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments | Operative ISI licences | Min. marking fee (large unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 4454 (Part 1) : 2001 Steel Wire for Mechanical Springs Part-1 Cold Drawn Unalloyed Steel Wire | IS 4454 (Part 1):2001 | 1 | 22 | ₹75,000 |
| IS 4454 (Part 2): 2001 Steel Wire for Mechanical Springs Part-2 Oil Hardened and Tempered Steel Wire | IS 4454 (Part 2):2025 | 0 | 2 | ₹97,000 |
| IS 4454 (Part 4): 2001 Steel Wires for Mechanical Springs- Part 4: Stainless Steel Wire | IS 4454 (Part 4):2001 | 2 | 4 | ₹1,02,000 |
Details by part
IS 4454 (Part 1) : 2001 Steel Wire for Mechanical Springs Part-1 Cold Drawn Unalloyed Steel Wire
Editions and amendments of IS 4454 (Part 1) : 2001
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 4454 (Part 1):2001 Steel wire for mechanical springs - Specification: Part 1 cold drawn unalloyed steel wire (Third Revision) Amendment - 1 | 31 Mar 2001 | Current, next review 20 Nov 2030 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2025). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 4454 (Part 1) : 2001
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 4454 (Part 1) : 2001, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹75,000 |
| Medium | ₹60,000 |
| Small | ₹37,500 |
| Micro | ₹15,000 |
Unit rate: ₹7.5 per tonne. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 4454 (Part 1) : 2001
From the BIS product manual for IS 4454 (Part 1) : 2001, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:5 Pcs of 5 cm or 50 gm cut pieces
ISI licences under IS 4454 (Part 1) : 2001
BIS records 22 operative licences (23 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Maharashtra (5), Madhya Pradesh (4), Punjab (3), Karnataka (2), Jharkhand (2).
IS 4454 (Part 2): 2001 Steel Wire for Mechanical Springs Part-2 Oil Hardened and Tempered Steel Wire
Editions and amendments of IS 4454 (Part 2): 2001
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 4454 (Part 2):2025 Steel wire for mechanical springs - Specification : Part 2 oil hardened and tempered steel wire | 10 Dec 2025 | Current, next review 10 Dec 2030 |
| IS 4454 (Part 2):2001 Steel wire for mechanical springs - Specification : Part 2 oil hardened and tempered steel wire (Second Revision) | 28 Feb 2001 | Withdrawn 23 Jun 2026 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 4454 (Part 2): 2001
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 4454 (Part 2): 2001, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹97,000 |
| Medium | ₹78,000 |
| Small | ₹48,500 |
| Micro | ₹19,400 |
Unit rate: ₹10.1 per mt. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
ISI licences under IS 4454 (Part 2): 2001
BIS records 2 operative licences (2 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Jharkhand (1), Madhya Pradesh (1).
IS 4454 (Part 4): 2001 Steel Wires for Mechanical Springs- Part 4: Stainless Steel Wire
Editions and amendments of IS 4454 (Part 4): 2001
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 4454 (Part 4):2001 Steel wires for mechanical springs: Part 4 stainless steel wire (Second Revision) | 31 Mar 2001 | Current, next review 31 Mar 2027 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2002), Second Amendment (2024). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 4454 (Part 4): 2001
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 4454 (Part 4): 2001, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹1,02,000 |
| Medium | ₹87,000 |
| Small | ₹51,000 |
| Micro | ₹20,400 |
Unit rate: ₹27 per mt. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
ISI licences under IS 4454 (Part 4): 2001
BIS records 4 operative licences (4 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Maharashtra (1), Gujarat (1), Haryana (1), Rajasthan (1).
Notifying orders
- Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 756(E), dated 14-02-2020 · PDF
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 4454
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 4454?
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 4454 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 4454 applies to my product?
IS 4454 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 4454 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 648 Cold Rolled Non-oriented Electrical Steel Sheets and Strip-fully Processed Type (CRNO)
- IS 963 Chrome Molybdenum Steel Bars and Rods for Aircraft Purposes
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- IS 1110 Ferrosilicon
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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