BIS certification for footwear

Description

BIS certification for footwear is a quality assurance mark that indicates that a footwear product meets certain standards. On October 27, 2020, the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) announced that all footwear manufacturers will be required to obtain a BIS License for footwear to sell them in the Indian market.

It was emphasized that all footwear must comply with applicable Indian standards and bear the Indian Standards Mark (ISI Mark). The rules will come into force on July 1, 2023. After this period, manufacturers can start producing and selling footwear with the mandatory certification. Without the ISI mark, it will be illegal to produce and sell shoes made from leather and other materials.

Failure to comply with this directive will not only result in a ban on footwear production, but manufacturers will also be subject to criminal prosecution, which could result in prison time and/or heavy fines.