{"id":53342,"date":"2023-03-13T17:48:49","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T12:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=53342"},"modified":"2023-03-13T18:05:02","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T12:35:02","slug":"bis-certification-for-ppe-occupational-footwear-norms-and-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-certification-for-ppe-occupational-footwear-norms-and-process\/","title":{"rendered":"BIS Certification for PPE Occupational Footwear: Norms and Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Launching quality products\ninto the market is the responsibility of every manufacturer. They must have a\nrefined production process and testing capabilities to make their products\ncompliance-ready. BIS registration serves as a standalone certification that\nenables manufacturers to produce safer and quality products. Securing BIS\nregistration is a way to augment product quality to a new level. In this blog,\nyou will discover how to secure BIS Certification for PPE Occupational Footwear\nand the norms around the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But first, let\u2019s talk\nabout the legislation that governs such footwear types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-certification-for-ppe-occupational-footwear-norms-and-process\/#What_Is_The_Use_Of_Occupational_Footwear\" >What Is The Use Of Occupational Footwear?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-certification-for-ppe-occupational-footwear-norms-and-process\/#IS_15298_Part_4_2017_for_Occupational_Footwear\" >IS 15298 (Part 4):2017 for Occupational Footwear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-certification-for-ppe-occupational-footwear-norms-and-process\/#Tests_to_Qualify_For_BIS_Certification_for_PPE_Occupational_Footwear\" >Tests to Qualify For BIS Certification for PPE Occupational\nFootwear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-certification-for-ppe-occupational-footwear-norms-and-process\/#Labelling_Norms_under_BIS_for_PPE_Occupational_Footwear\" >Labelling Norms under BIS for PPE Occupational Footwear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-certification-for-ppe-occupational-footwear-norms-and-process\/#Documents_Needed_For_BIS_Certification_for_PPE_Occupational_Footwear\" >Documents Needed For BIS Certification for PPE Occupational\nFootwear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-certification-for-ppe-occupational-footwear-norms-and-process\/#Procedure_to_Get_BIS_Certification_for_PPE_Occupational_Footwear\" >Procedure to Get BIS Certification for PPE Occupational Footwear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-certification-for-ppe-occupational-footwear-norms-and-process\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Use_Of_Occupational_Footwear\"><\/span>What Is The Use Of Occupational Footwear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Occupational footwear goes\nby its name as it is used by the wearer who works in an environment prone to\ninjury. It protects the wearer\u2019s foot from being injured caused by accidents.\nThese shoes are broadly used in the industrial sphere by employees who are\ninvolved in production undertakings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IS_15298_Part_4_2017_for_Occupational_Footwear\"><\/span>IS 15298 (Part 4):2017 for Occupational Footwear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How occupational footwear\nshould be manufactured, and what characteristics it must have is governed by\nthe standard namely- IS 15298 (Part 4):2017. Safety footwear employs toecaps\ndesigned to withstand severe blows caused during the work. As per the standard,\ntoecaps should remain intact when subjected to a compression force of at least\n15 KN and an impact amounting to at least 200 J.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Classification of\nfootwear: The standard classifies occupational footwear in the manner shown in\nthe following table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong>Code designation<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Classification<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  I\n  <\/td><td>   Footwear constructed via   the leather and other materials. This does not include all-rubber or   all-polymeric footwear<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  II\n  <\/td><td>   All-rubber (i.e.   entirely vulcanized) or all-polymeric (i.e. entirely molded) footwear<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>The construction material\nand design of the occupational footwear should align with the requirements of\nIS 15298 Part 4: 2017. Based on how much risk threshold exist in the workplace,\noccupational footwear may employ added safety and improved design as per what\nstandard recommends. For those seeking the BIS license for both code\ndesignations, separate application filing is the only solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tests_to_Qualify_For_BIS_Certification_for_PPE_Occupational_Footwear\"><\/span><strong>Tests to Qualify For BIS Certification for PPE Occupational\nFootwear<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturers seeking a\nBIS certificate are required to qualify following tests for their product(s).\nThat\u2019s the only way to become eligible for ISI marking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Tear Strength Test<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Flexing Resistance Test<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Tensile Test<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>pH Value Test<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Water Vapour Permeability\nAnd Coefficient Test<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Abrasion Resistance Test<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Dimension Test<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Chromium VI Content Test<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Labelling_Norms_under_BIS_for_PPE_Occupational_Footwear\"><\/span><strong>Labelling Norms under BIS for PPE Occupational Footwear<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Labelling is an important\npillar of BIS ISI registration. Products that passed the aforesaid tests can\nbear the ISI marking. As per the standard, the finished occupational footwear\nmust explicitly reflect the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Shoe Size<\/li><li>Manufacturer Identification\nMark<\/li><li>Production Year <\/li><li>European Standard Number\nAnd Year<\/li><li>ISI Marking<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Standard Mark (ISI\nMark) helps customers with genuine product selection. The legible ISI marking\nvouches for the product\u2019s quality. Without a valid registration, the\nmanufacturer cannot affix their product with the ISI mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After applying for the\nlicense, the BIS will thoroughly vet the applicant firm on various technical\ngrounds such as production capabilities, testing capabilities, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Needed_For_BIS_Certification_for_PPE_Occupational_Footwear\"><\/span><strong>Documents Needed For BIS Certification for PPE Occupational\nFootwear<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with other government\nregistration and permits, documentation also plays a key role in the BIS\nregistration process. Following are the documents required for BIS\nCertification for PPE Occupational Footwear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Factory License<\/li><li>Documents Concerning Business\nRegistration<\/li><li>Lab Equipment Detail<\/li><li>Pollution NOC<\/li><li>Flowchart Depicting The\nProduction Process<\/li><li>Lab Report Issued By The\nCertified Lab<\/li><li>Details Of Machines Used\nFor Shoe Production<\/li><li>List Of Products Needing BIS\nRegistration<\/li><li>An Authorization Letter\nFor Agent Hired To File The Application<\/li><li>Trademark Registration If\nAvailable<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_to_Get_BIS_Certification_for_PPE_Occupational_Footwear\"><\/span>Procedure to Get BIS Certification for PPE Occupational Footwear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are done with the paperwork\narrangement, proceed with the next important step, which is application filing.\nHere\u2019s what the process for the same look like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Step 1: Application Filing On the BIS Website<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hop onto the <strong>BIS portal<\/strong><sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bis.gov.in\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>\nand explore the section where the ISI marking scheme is located. Next, open the\napplication and fill in the same with information as cited in the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thereafter, head to the\ndocument section to upload the aforesaid paperwork.&nbsp; Once done, navigate to the payment section\nfor fee submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note: No two different\nproducts can be applied through a single application for a BIS registration.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Step 2: Vetting Process<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Post application\nsubmission, the portal will redirect the same to the concerned department of\nthe BIS, which performs the vetting process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scrutiny conducted by\nthe officials involves various steps such as paperwork vetting, on-site\ninspection, and sample collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While performing the\non-site vetting, the officials will take a closer look at the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Manufacturing Infrastructure<\/li><li>Testing Capabilities<\/li><li>Production Process<\/li><li>Standard(S) Being Followed<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This will immediately be\nfollowed by the sample collection process, in which officials will pick some\nspecimen (finished products) from the production lot for lab testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Step 3: Lab Testing and Report Preparation<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The officials will get in\ntouch with the certified lab and prompt it to measure the product performance\nagainst the following tests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Tear Strength Test<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Flexing Resistance Test<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Tensile Test<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>pH Value Test<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Water Vapor Permeability\nAnd Coefficient Test<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Abrasion Resistance Test<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Dimension Test<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Chromium VI Content Test<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once these tests reach to\ntheir completion, the lab shall proceed for report preparation, in which they\nwill include their remarks, findings, and test outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Step 4: Report Collection by the Applicant<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After being intimated by\nthe lab about the report generation, the applicant must collect the same on\ntime and share it with the authority as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The report generated by\nthe lab stays valid for a couple of weeks. So, be mindful of this important\nfact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>&nbsp;Step 5: Final Review and Grant of BIS License<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the final step of\nthe BIS registration process, in which the authority shall review the lab\nreport to ascertain whether or not the product has qualified for ISI marking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/bis-registration\">BIS registration<\/a><\/strong> is a must-have license for\nmanufacturers of safety footwear. It differentiates quality products from\ngeneric ones, enabling customers to make worthwhile purchases every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For most manufacturers,\nsecuring a BIS ISI license is a way to cope with the ever-rising market\ncompetition because it lends the required credibility and distinct identity to\nthe products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By making this certification an absolute mandate, Government attempts to harmonize how products are being manufactured and sold in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: <br><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-certification-in-india\/\">What Is BIS Certification In India?\n<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/get-bis-certification-in-india\/\">How To Obtain BIS Certification In India?\n<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-certification-for-rubber-hawai-chappals\/\">BIS Certification For Rubber Hawai Chappals: Process Explained<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Launching quality products into the market is the responsibility of every manufacturer. They must have a refined production process and testing capabilities to make their products compliance-ready. BIS registration serves as a standalone certification that enables manufacturers to produce safer and quality products. Securing BIS registration is a way to augment product quality to a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":53343,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[243],"tags":[3221],"acf":{"service_id":"221"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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