ISI Certification (BIS) for INDUSTRIAL AND PROTECTIVE RUBBER KNEE AND ANKLE BOOTS IS 5557:2004

Introduction to Indian Standard IS 5557; Industrial and Protective Rubber Knee and Ankle Boots

• IS 5557 cover Industrial and Protective Rubber Knee and Ankle Boots. This standard specifies the manufacturing, chemical and physical requirements and testing of Industrial and Protective Rubber Knee and Ankle Boots.
• IS 5557 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Industrial and Protective Rubber Knee and Ankle Boots as follows

• Size
• Thickness
• Relative density
• Hardness
• Change in initial hardness after accelerated ageing at100±2°C
• Tensile Strength
• Elongation at break
• Change in Tensile Strength after accelerated ageingat100+2C for 48 hrs
• Change in Elongation at break in percentage
• Protective Steel Toe Cap
• Preparation of Test Pieces for above tests
• Construction
• Heat Treatment
• Composite Strength
• Flexing endurance
• Leakage Resistance Test
• Consolidation Test
• Performance Test
• Height of Boots

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1. Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Industrial and Protective Rubber Knee and Ankle Boots (IS 5557) :

• Under section 14 of 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 Industrial and Protective Rubber Knee and Ankle Boots are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.

1. Types of Industrial and Protective Rubber Knee and Ankle Boots covered under IS 5557

1. Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Industrial and Protective Rubber Knee and Ankle Boots to use ISI mark as per IS 5557

• For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days) click here
• For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)click here

1. Requisites to get the BIS license for Industrial and Protective Rubber Knee and Ankle Boots

• Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 5557
• In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
• Competent Quality Control Personnel
• Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Industrial and protective Rubber Knee and ankle boots as per Indian standard IS 5557
• There are 3 major categories of document required to get the BIS license:
  1. Administrative Details
  2. Technical Details
  3. Quality Control Personnel Details
  4. Commercial Details

1. Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Industrial and Protective Rubber Knee and Ankle Boots as per IS 5557 under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :

• 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.

1. 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 must follow 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:

1. Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 5557:

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Footwear Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Industrial and Protective Rubber Knee and Ankle Boots according to according to IS 5557.

1. 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.

1. 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 adapted so as to remove the elements of fallibility.

1. 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 Industrial and Protective Rubber Knee and Ankle Boots to sell in Indian Market with our help

• The term “ISI mark" means, that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government.
• It is compulsory for Industrial and Protective Rubber Knee and Ankle Boots to obtain the ISI Mark and the violators are penalized with the material seize and a significant sum as fine.
• Getting certification improves the probability of your product to survive and compete in the market.
• Customers have the tendency of buying ISI certified products as it ensured safety and standard quality. Hence, with the certified products you can win the confidence and trust of the buyer.
• With the word of mouth of such client list, you can establish your credibility in the market.
• Hence with the renowned brand, you can raise the standard and benchmark the market value of the product.