IS 513 BIS Certification
2 products must be certified by BIS against IS 513 and carry the ISI mark. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 513
| Product | Part / edition | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Reduced Carbon Steel Sheets and Strips Part 1 Cold Forming and Drawing Purpose | IS 513 (Part-1): 2016 | ISI mark |
| Cold Reduced Carbon Steel Sheets and Strips Part 2 High Tensile and Multi-phase Steel | IS 513(Part-2):2016 | ISI mark |
Parts of IS 513 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments | Operative ISI licences | Min. marking fee (large unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 513 (Part-1): 2016 Cold Reduced Carbon Steel Sheets and Strips Part 1 Cold Forming and Drawing Purpose | IS 513 (Part 1):2016 | 2 | 62 | ₹73,000 |
| IS 513(Part-2):2016 Cold Reduced Carbon Steel Sheets and Strips Part 2 High Tensile and Multi-phase Steel | IS 513 (Part 2):2016 | 1 | 15 | ₹79,000 |
Details by part
IS 513 (Part-1): 2016 Cold Reduced Carbon Steel Sheets and Strips Part 1 Cold Forming and Drawing Purpose
Editions and amendments of IS 513 (Part-1): 2016
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 513 (Part 1):2016 Cold reduced carbon steel sheet and strip: Part 1 cold forming and drawing purpose (Sixth Revision) | 31 Dec 2016 | Current, next review 30 Nov 2026 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2018), Second Amendment (2024). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 513 (Part-1): 2016
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 513 (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 | ₹73,000 |
| Medium | ₹59,000 |
| Small | ₹36,500 |
| Micro | ₹14,600 |
Unit rate: ₹3.5 per m.t.. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 513 (Part-1): 2016
From the BIS product manual for IS 513 (Part-1): 2016, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:5 pieces of 5 cm X 5 cm
ISI licences under IS 513 (Part-1): 2016
BIS records 62 operative licences (62 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Maharashtra (12), Haryana (7), Jharkhand (6), Uttar Pradesh (6), Gujarat (5).
IS 513(Part-2):2016 Cold Reduced Carbon Steel Sheets and Strips Part 2 High Tensile and Multi-phase Steel
Editions and amendments of IS 513(Part-2):2016
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 513 (Part 2):2016 Cold reduced carbon steel sheet and strip: Part 2 high tensile and multi - Phase steel (Sixth Revision) | 31 Dec 2016 | Current, next review 23 Dec 2030 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2024). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 513(Part-2):2016
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 513(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 | ₹79,000 |
| Medium | ₹64,000 |
| Small | ₹39,500 |
| Micro | ₹15,800 |
Unit rate: ₹4.3 per m.t.. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 513(Part-2):2016
From the BIS product manual for IS 513(Part-2):2016, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:5 pieces of 5 cm X 5 cm
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- All tests
The full type test covers every clause of IS 513(Part-2):2016; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 513(Part-2):2016
BIS records 15 operative licences (15 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Maharashtra (6), Jharkhand (3), Odisha (2), Gujarat (1), Karnataka (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 513
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 513?
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 513 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 513 applies to my product?
IS 513 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 513 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 Steel and Iron Products
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- IS 280 Mild Steel Wire for General Engineering Purposes
- IS 412 Expanded Metal Steel Sheets for General Purposes
- IS 432 2 products
- 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
- IS 1029 Hot Rolled Steel Strip (bailing)
- IS 1079 Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Sheet, Plate and Strip —
- IS 1110 Ferrosilicon
- IS 1148 Steel Rivet Bars (medium and High Tensile) – for Structural Purposes
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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