Mandatory
Footwear for Men and Women for Municipal Scavenging Work IS 16994
IS 16994IS 16994 cover Footwear for Men and Women for Municipal Scavenging Work. This standard specifies the manufacturing, chemical and physical requirements and testing of Footwear for Men and Women for Municipal Scavenging Work.
Introduction to Indian Standard IS 16994: Footwear for Men and Women for Municipal Scavenging Work. IS 16994 covers footwear for Men and Women for Municipal Scavenging Work. This standard specifies the manufacturing, chemical and physical requirements and testing of Footwear for Men and Women for Municipal Scavenging Work.
Specification of IS 16994
IS 16994 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Footwear for Men and Women for Municipal Scavenging Work as follows
- Protective Cap
- Upper
- Lining
- Insoles
- Tear Strength of outsole
- Abrasion resistance of outsole
- Flexing resistance
- Interlayer Bond strength
- Ageing test of whole footwear
- Internal length of toe cap
- Lead Content and other
Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Footwear for Men and Women for Municipal Scavenging Work (IS 16994) :
- Under section 14 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, has issued the Quality Control Order.
- As per the Quality Control Order, all the manufacturers of Footwear for Men and Women for Municipal Scavenging Work are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.
Procedure to obtain BIS Certification for IS 16994
- BIS License for Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days)
- BIS FMCS License for Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)
Requirements to get the BIS license for Municipal Scavenging Work
- Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 16994
- In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
- Competent Quality Control Personnel
- Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Footwear for Municipal Scavenging as per Indian standard IS 16994
- There are 3 major categories of documents required to get the BIS license:
- Administrative Details
- Technical Details
- Quality Control Personnel Details
- Commercial Details
Cost of ISI Certificate for IS 16994
Expenses involved in obtaining a BIS certificate for Footwear for Men and Women for Municipal Scavenging Work as per IS 16994 under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :
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S No. |
Particular |
Amount (INR) |
Remarks |
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1. |
Application Fee |
1000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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2. |
Audit Fee |
7000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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3. |
License Fee |
1000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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4. |
Sample Testing Fee |
As Applicable |
To be paid directly to BIS (Testing charges vary from product to product and lab to lab). |
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5. |
Minimum Advance Marking Fee |
As per actual |
To be paid directly to BIS (Marking fee varies as per Indian Standard) |
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6. |
Renewal Fee |
1000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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7. |
Inclusion Fee |
5000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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8. |
ERCS Pvt Ltd Service Fee |
Please contact info@elitasrcs.com |
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- In the certification process, product testing is the most important stage as it determines whether the quality of the product meets Indian standards.
- For the same purpose, investments in testing facilities are required to install test equipment for internal factory test laboratories.
- Apart from charges mentioned above in the table, we may ask you to pay/reimbursement for a Pre-Visit at your Factory Premises to ensure the conformity of your product as per the relevant Indian Standard & BIS guidelines for its BIS certification.
Role of ERCS Private Limited in getting your product certified
To get BIS certification and produce a standard quality product, the manufacturer must ensure that their product follows the specified Indian Standard Specifications (ISS), which we directly interpret to you from the BIS officials as per the Indian Standards.
ECRS Private Limited will be your friend, philosopher and guide in the whole process of getting your product certified by the concerned authorities/ departments.
Scope of work by ECRS Private Limited:
- Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 16994:
ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Footwear Industry & various BIS departments to assist in ensuring conformity of the product Footwear for Men and Women for Municipal Scavenging Work according to IS 16994.
- Effective documentation with the awareness of the BIS guidelines:
In order to facilitate the manufacturing industry in obtaining BIS certifications, guidelines have been developed. Our team has the experience of completing over 150 projects and technically competent acquaintances in various Industries.
We are familiar with the Indian Standard Specifications & BIS guidelines and deliver the most suitable interpretation to the Quality Control Personnel so we can do a reliable and effective documentation of your product in accordance with the BIS guidelines.
- A pre-visit can be paid at your factory premises:
In the process of getting BIS certification, the officer from BIS authority visits the factory for inspection. In order to get good results, the BIS inspection should go smoothly without any Non-Conformity. By keeping this goal in mind, our team will organize a pre-visit to your factory premises so that required changes can be made to remove the elements of fallibility.
- Assistance for BIS audits:
We will explain the whole procedure of conducting a BIS inspection and make you aware of the things which need to be prepared and readily available at the time of inspection.
Benefits of getting ISI Mark for Footwear for Men and Women
- The term “ISI mark" means that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government.
- It is compulsory for Footwear for Men and Women for Municipal Scavenging Work to obtain the ISI Mark, and violators are penalized with the material seize and a significant fine.
- Getting certification improves the probability of your product surviving and competing in the market.
- Customers tend to buy ISI-certified products as it ensures safety and standard quality. Hence, with certified products, you can win the confidence and trust of the buyer.
- With the word of mouth of such a client list, you can establish your credibility in the market.
- Hence, with a renowned brand, you can raise the standard and benchmark the market value of the product.