IS 9968 BIS Certification
2 products must be certified by BIS against IS 9968 and carry the ISI mark. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 9968
| Product | Part / edition | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Elastomer Insulated Cables (Part.1): for Working Voltages up to and including1100 V | IS 9968 (Part 1) | ISI mark |
| Elastomer Insulated Cables Part 2 for Working Voltages Form 3.3 kV up to and Including 33 kV | IS 9968 (Part 2) : 2002 | ISI mark |
Parts of IS 9968 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments | Operative ISI licences | Min. marking fee (large unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 9968 (Part 1) Elastomer Insulated Cables (Part.1): for Working Voltages up to and including1100 V | IS 9968 (Part 1):2025 | 1 | 57 | ₹1,11,000 |
| IS 9968 (Part 2) : 2002 Elastomer Insulated Cables Part 2 for Working Voltages Form 3.3 kV up to and Including 33 kV | IS 9968 (Part 2):2002 | 2 | 8 | ₹1,69,000 |
Details by part
IS 9968 (Part 1) Elastomer Insulated Cables (Part.1): for Working Voltages up to and including1100 V
Editions and amendments of IS 9968 (Part 1)
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 9968 (Part 1):2025 Elastomer Insulated Cables - Specification Part 1 for Working Voltages up to and including 1100 volts (Second Revision) | 5 Aug 2025 | Current, next review 18 Mar 2031 |
| IS 9968 (Part 1):1988 Specification for elastomer insulated cables: Part 1 for working voltages up to and including 1 100 volts (First Revision) | 31 May 1989 | Withdrawn 29 Jan 2026 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2026). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 9968 (Part 1)
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 9968 (Part 1), set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹1,11,000 |
| Medium | ₹89,000 |
| Small | ₹55,500 |
| Micro | ₹22,200 |
Unit rate: ₹4 per 100 meter. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 9968 (Part 1)
From the BIS product manual for IS 9968 (Part 1) (September 2026), which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:i. Copper/Aluminium wire (before stranding) - 5 meters
ISI licences under IS 9968 (Part 1)
BIS records 57 operative licences (63 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Delhi (14), Uttar Pradesh (13), Haryana (12), Rajasthan (6), Gujarat (4).
IS 9968 (Part 2) : 2002 Elastomer Insulated Cables Part 2 for Working Voltages Form 3.3 kV up to and Including 33 kV
Editions and amendments of IS 9968 (Part 2) : 2002
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 9968 (Part 2):2002 Specification for elastomer - Insulated cables: Part 2 for working voltages from 3.3 kV up to and including 33 kV (First Revision) | 31 Jul 2002 | Current, next review 31 Aug 2029 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2006), Second Amendment (2007). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 9968 (Part 2) : 2002
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 9968 (Part 2) : 2002, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹1,69,000 |
| Medium | ₹1,36,000 |
| Small | ₹84,500 |
| Micro | ₹33,800 |
Unit rate: ₹93.9 per 100 meter. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 9968 (Part 2) : 2002
From the BIS product manual for IS 9968 (Part 2) : 2002, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:(ii) Cu wire – 100 g (for Cu purity test)
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Dimensions
- Anealing test (for Copper wires)
- Tensile test (for Aluminium)
- Wrapping test (for Aluminium)
- Conductor Resistance Test
- Test for thickness of insulation and sheath and overall diameter
- Physical test for insulation and sheath (Tensile and elongation at break)
- Insulation resistance
- Flammability Test
The full type test covers every clause of IS 9968 (Part 2) : 2002; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 9968 (Part 2) : 2002
BIS records 8 operative licences (8 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Gujarat (2), Rajasthan (2), Haryana (1), West Bengal (1), Delhi (1).
Notifying orders
- Electrical Wires, Cables, Appliances and Protection Devices and Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2003, No. 189(E), dated 17 Feb 2003 · PDF
- Cables (Quality Control) Order, 2020, S.O. 280 (E) · PDF
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 9968
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 9968?
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 9968 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 9968 applies to my product?
IS 9968 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 9968 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.
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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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