IS 9798 BIS Certification for Low Pressure Regulators for Use with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Mixtures
Low Pressure Regulators for Use with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Mixtures made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 9798 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 9798
| Standard | IS 9798 |
|---|---|
| Title | Low pressure regulators for use with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) mixtures |
| Product covered | Low Pressure Regulators for Use with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Mixtures |
| Category | Cylinder, Valves and Regulator |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | Explosive Act, 1884 Gas Cylinder Rules, 2016, G.S.R. No. 1081(E), dated 22-11-2016 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 9798
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 9798:2013 Low pressure regulators for use with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) - Specification (Second Revision) | 31 Jul 2013 | Current, next review 30 Nov 2028 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2015), Second Amendment (2015), Third Amendment (2022). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 9798
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 9798, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹46,000 |
| Medium | ₹37,000 |
| Small | ₹23,000 |
| Micro | ₹9,200 |
Unit rate: ₹0.44 per piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 9798
From the BIS product manual for IS 9798, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Construction and Workmanship (Cl.5.2)
- Hydro-Static Test (Cl. 6.3) Interchangeability & leak-proof test for Inlet Connection 3
- 5.5)
- Outlet Connection (Cl. 5.6)
- Inlet Sealing test (Cl. 5.5.4)
- Excess Flow rate (Cl. 5.9)
- Mechanical Strength of connection (Cl. 5.11 & 8.11)
- Soundness Test (Cl. 6.2) (from Outlet Connection)
- Pneumatic Test (Cl. 6.4) (From Inlet Connection)
- Chatter (Cl.8.2)
- Performance test (Cl. 8.9.1)
- Cycle test (Cl. 8.10.1)
The full type test covers every clause of IS 9798; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 9798
BIS records 64 operative licences (67 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Uttar Pradesh (29), Haryana (12), Delhi (12), Maharashtra (3), Telangana (3).
Testing against IS 9798
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 9798 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 9798 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 9798
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 9798 cover?
IS 9798: Low pressure regulators for use with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) mixtures. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for low pressure regulators for use with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) mixtures.
Is BIS certification under IS 9798 mandatory?
Yes, for low pressure regulators for use with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) mixtures, under the Explosive Act, 1884 Gas Cylinder Rules, 2016, G.S.R. No. 1081(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 9798?
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 9798 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 Cylinder, Valves and Regulator
- IS 3196 3 products
- IS 3224 Valve Fittings for Compressed Gas Cylinder Excluding Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinders
- IS 3745 Yoke Type Valve Connection for Small Medical Gas Cylinders
- IS 7142 Welded Low Carbon Steel Cylinders for Low Pressure Liquefiable Gases Not Exceeding 5 Litre Water Capacity
- IS 7285 2 products
- IS 7302 Valve Fittings for Gas Cylinder Valves for Use with Breathing Apparatus
- IS 7312 Welded and Seamless Steel Dissolved Acetylene Gas Cylinders
- IS 8737 Valve Fittings for Use with Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinders of More Than 5 Litre Water Capacity Part 2 Valve Fittings for Newly Manufactured LPG Cylinders
- IS 8776 Valve Fittings for Use with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cylinders up to and Including 5-Litre Water Capacity
- IS 14899 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Containers for Automotive Use
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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