IS 5676 BIS Certification for Moulded Solid Rubber Soles and Heels
Moulded Solid Rubber Soles and Heels made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 5676 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 5676
| Standard | IS 5676: 1995 |
|---|---|
| Title | Moulded solid rubber soles and heels |
| Product covered | Moulded Solid Rubber Soles and Heels |
| Category | Foot Wear |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | 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 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 5676
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 5676:2026 Moulded Rubber Unit Outsoles - Specification (Third Revision) | 25 Mar 2026 | Current, next review 25 Mar 2031 |
| IS 5676:1995 Moulded solid rubber soles and heels - SpecificatlOn (Second Revision) | 31 Oct 1995 | Withdrawn 25 Sept 2026 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 5676
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 5676, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹58,000 |
| Medium | ₹47,000 |
| Small | ₹29,000 |
| Micro | ₹11,600 |
Unit rate: ₹9.4 per 100 pairs. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 5676
From the BIS product manual for IS 5676, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:purpose of Grant of Licence/Change in Scope of
ISI licences under IS 5676
BIS records 24 operative licences (25 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Haryana (7), Tamil Nadu (6), Punjab (3), Maharashtra (2), Karnataka (2).
Testing against IS 5676
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
The test report has to cover every clause of IS 5676 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 5676 or replaces it with a new edition, existing licence holders move to the new edition by the date BIS sets in its notification.
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 5676
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
What does IS 5676 cover?
IS 5676: 1995: Moulded solid rubber soles and heels. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for moulded solid rubber soles and heels.
Is BIS certification under IS 5676 mandatory?
Yes, for moulded solid rubber soles and heels, under the Footwear made from all-Rubber and all Polymeric material and its components (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. No. 3858 (E). The product needs a valid BIS licence (ISI mark) and must carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Where is a product tested for IS 5676?
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
How long does IS 5676 BIS certification 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 5557 2 products
- 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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