IS 6721 BIS Certification for PVC Sandal
PVC Sandal made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 6721 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 6721
| Standard | IS 6721: 1972 |
|---|---|
| Title | PVC sandal |
| Product covered | PVC Sandal |
| 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 6721
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 6721:2023 Sandal and Slippers - Specification (First revision) Amendment - 2 | 14 Jun 2023 | Current, next review 17 Dec 2030 |
| IS 6721:1972 Specification for PVC sandal | 28 Feb 1973 | Withdrawn 11 Sept 2023 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2024), Second Amendment (2025), Third Amendment (2026). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 6721
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 6721, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹1,35,000 |
| Medium | ₹1,08,000 |
| Small | ₹67,500 |
| Micro | ₹27,000 |
Unit rate: ₹0.05 per pair. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
ISI licences under IS 6721
BIS records 476 operative licences (507 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Haryana (153), Uttar Pradesh (86), Delhi (66), Tamil Nadu (39), Maharashtra (35).
Testing against IS 6721
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 6721 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 6721 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 6721
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 6721 cover?
IS 6721: 1972: PVC sandal. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for PVC sandal.
Is BIS certification under IS 6721 mandatory?
Yes, for PVC sandal, 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 6721?
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 6721 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 5676 Moulded Solid Rubber Soles and Heels
- IS 6664 Rubber Microcellular Sheets for Soles and Heels
- IS 6719 Solid PVC Soles and Heels
- 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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