IS 5557 BIS Certification
2 products must be certified by BIS against IS 5557 and carry the ISI mark. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 5557
| Product | Part / edition | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial and Protective Rubber Knee and Ankle Boots | IS 5557: 2004 | ISI mark |
| All Rubber Gum Boots and Ankle Boots | IS 5557 (Part 2): 2018 | ISI mark |
Parts of IS 5557 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments | Operative ISI licences | Min. marking fee (large unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 5557: 2004 Industrial and Protective Rubber Knee and Ankle Boots | — | 0 | — | ₹95,000 |
| IS 5557 (Part 2): 2018 All Rubber Gum Boots and Ankle Boots | IS 5557 (Part 2):2018 | 2 | — | ₹1,00,000 |
Details by part
IS 5557: 2004 Industrial and Protective Rubber Knee and Ankle Boots
Editions and amendments of IS 5557: 2004
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 5557:2004 Industrial and protective rubber knee and ankle boots - Specification (Fourth Revision) | 31 Oct 2004 | Withdrawn 9 Dec 2025 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 5557: 2004
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 5557: 2004, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹95,000 |
| Medium | ₹76,000 |
| Small | ₹47,500 |
| Micro | ₹19,000 |
Unit rate: ₹0.8 per pair. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
IS 5557 (Part 2): 2018 All Rubber Gum Boots and Ankle Boots
Editions and amendments of IS 5557 (Part 2): 2018
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 5557 (Part 2):2018 All rubber gum boots and ankle boots: Part 2 occupational purposes | Current, next review 17 Dec 2030 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2020), Second Amendment (2021). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 5557 (Part 2): 2018
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 5557 (Part 2): 2018, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹1,00,000 |
| Medium | ₹80,000 |
| Small | ₹50,000 |
| Micro | ₹20,000 |
Unit rate: ₹1 per pair. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 5557 (Part 2): 2018
From the BIS product manual for IS 5557 (Part 2): 2018, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Tear strength of liningmaterial
- Hardness of Body andSole
The full type test covers every clause of IS 5557 (Part 2): 2018; the list above is what can be checked on site.
Notifying orders
- Footwear made from all-Rubber and all Polymeric material and its components (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. No. 3858 (E), dated 3rd June 2022 · PDF
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 5557
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 5557?
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 5557 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 5557 applies to my product?
IS 5557 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 5557 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 Foot Wear
- IS 1989 2 products
- IS 3735 Canvas Shoes Rubber Sole
- IS 3736 Canvas Boots Rubber Sole
- IS 3976 Safety Rubber Canvas Boots for Miners
- IS 5676 Moulded Solid Rubber Soles and Heels
- IS 6664 Rubber Microcellular Sheets for Soles and Heels
- IS 6719 Solid PVC Soles and Heels
- IS 6721 PVC Sandal
- IS 10702 Rubber Hawai Chappal
- IS 11226 Leather Safety Footwear Having Direct Moulded Rubber Sole
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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