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IS 7809 BIS Certification for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Insulating Tapes for Electrical Purposes- Part 3 Requirements or Individual Materials – Sec 1 Plasticized Polyvinylchloride Tapes with Non- Thermosetting Adhesive

Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Insulating Tapes for Electrical Purposes- Part 3 Requirements or Individual Materials – Sec 1 Plasticized Polyvinylchloride Tapes with Non- Thermosetting Adhesive made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 7809 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.

About IS 7809

StandardIS 7809 (Part3/ Sec1): 1986
TitleSpecification for Pressure sensitive adhesive insulating tapes for electrical purposes- Part 3 requirements or individual materials – Sec 1 plasticized polyvinylchloride tapes with non- Thermosetting adhesive
Product coveredPressure Sensitive Adhesive Insulating Tapes for Electrical Purposes- Part 3 Requirements or Individual Materials – Sec 1 Plasticized Polyvinylchloride Tapes with Non- Thermosetting Adhesive
CategoryElectrical Accessories
SchemeISI mark licence (Scheme-I)
Notified underElectrical Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 43(E), dated 1st January 2024 · Order PDF

Editions and amendments of IS 7809

EditionPublishedStatus
IS 7809 (Part 3/Sec 1):1986
Specification for pressure sensitive adhesive insulating tapes for electrical purposes: Part 3 requirements or individual materials: Sec 1 plasticized polyvinylchloride tapes with non - Thermosetting adhesive (First Revision)
31 Dec 1986Current, next review 31 Dec 2029

Amendments:First Amendment (1993), Second Amendment (2019). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.

Marking fee for IS 7809

BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 7809, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:

Unit sizeMinimum marking fee (per year)
Large₹46,000
Medium₹37,000
Small₹23,000
Micro₹9,200

Unit rate: ₹0.9 per 100 roll. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.

Sampling and key tests for IS 7809

From the BIS product manual for IS 7809, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:

Sample quantity:15 cut rolls for all tests

Raw material requirements:

  • Log rolls IS 7809 (Part 1)

Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:

  • Measurement of width and length

The full type test covers every clause of IS 7809; the list above is what can be checked on site.

ISI licences under IS 7809

BIS records 59 operative licences (62 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Delhi (25), Gujarat (11), Uttar Pradesh (8), Maharashtra (6), Tamil Nadu (2).

Testing against IS 7809

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 7809 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 7809 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 7809

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.

  1. Confirm the exact Indian Standard and the varieties to cover
  2. Get the product tested at a BIS-recognised lab (simplified procedure) or arrange BIS sampling
  3. Apply on Manak Online with factory, quality-control and test documents
  4. BIS factory inspection and sample verification
  5. 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 7809 cover?

IS 7809 (Part3/ Sec1): 1986: Specification for Pressure sensitive adhesive insulating tapes for electrical purposes- Part 3 requirements or individual materials – Sec 1 plasticized polyvinylchloride tapes with non- Thermosetting adhesive. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for pressure sensitive adhesive insulating tapes for electrical Purposes- part 3 requirements or individual materials – sec 1 plasticized polyvinylchloride tapes with Non- thermosetting adhesive.

Is BIS certification under IS 7809 mandatory?

Yes, for pressure sensitive adhesive insulating tapes for electrical Purposes- part 3 requirements or individual materials – sec 1 plasticized polyvinylchloride tapes with Non- thermosetting adhesive, under the Electrical Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 43(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 7809?

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 7809 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 Electrical Accessories

  • IS 1258 Bayonet Lamp Holders
  • IS 13774 Live Working Gloves of Insulating Material
  • IS 14772 Boxes and Enclosures for Electrical Accessories for Household and Similar Fixed Electrical Installations
  • IS 14927 Cable Trunking and Ducting Systems for Electrical Installations – Cable Trunking and Ducting Systems Intended for Mounting on Walls or Ceiling
  • IS 15652 Insulating Mats for Electrical Purposes
  • IS 15787 Switch-socket-outlets (non-interlock Type)
  • IS 16012 Poly- Laminated Aluminium Cable Wrap

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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