Key highlights
Yes. Under the Footwear made from Leather and other materials (Quality Control) Order, 2020, BIS certification (ISI Mark under Scheme-I) is mandatory for manufacturers and importers of products covered under the order. Commercial production or import without a valid BIS license is prohibited under the BIS Act, 2016.
- Order: S.O. 1421(E), notified in the Gazette of India on 15 March 2024.
- Issued by: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
- Covers 14 products: Antiriot shoes, Canvas Boots Rubber Sole, Canvas Shoes Rubber Sole and 11 more.
- Indian Standards: IS 17037, IS 3736, IS 3735, IS 17012, IS 1989 (Part.2), IS 1989 (Part 1) and 8 more.
- Status: In force; BIS certification mandatory.
- History: 10 related notifications, the latest dated 25 June 2026.
Key details
- Order number
- S.O. 1421(E)
- Notified
- Implementation date
- As per Gazette notification
- Rescinded on
- Status
- In force
- BIS certification
- Mandatory
- Licence needed
- BIS licence (ISI mark)
- Scheme
- Scheme-I: Product Certification (ISI mark)
- Products covered
- 14
- Penalty
- Fine of at least ₹2 lakh, or imprisonment of up to 2 years
- Last verified
- October 2026
About the order
The Footwear made from Leather and other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2024 was notified in the Gazette of India as S.O. 1421(E) on 15 March 2024 by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. It applies to 14 products, each of which has to conform to its Indian Standard.
BIS certification is mandatory for the covered products.
What it means for businesses
Manufacturers, importers and sellers of the covered products need a BIS licence to use the ISI mark (Scheme-I) before the products can be made, imported or sold in India. Foreign manufacturers apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS).
Amendments
The order has 10 related notifications (amendments, extensions and similar); the most recent is dated 25 June 2026. Each is listed with its Gazette PDF under Dates and Amendments.
Source: the Gazette notification and the BIS list of products under compulsory certification. Confirm the current position with BIS before acting on it.
Products Covered (14)
Each product below needs BIS certification under this order. Open one for its standard and process.
- ISI mark scheme: ISIAntiriot shoesIS 17037
- ISI mark scheme: ISICanvas Boots Rubber SoleIS 3736
- ISI mark scheme: ISICanvas Shoes Rubber SoleIS 3735
- ISI mark scheme: ISIHigh Ankle Tactical Boots with PU - Rubber SoleIS 17012
- ISI mark scheme: ISILeather safety boots and shoes for heavy metal industriesIS 1989 (Part.2)
- ISI mark scheme: ISILeather safety boots and shoes for minersIS 1989 (Part 1)
- ISI mark scheme: ISILeather safety footwear having direct moulded rubber soleIS 11226
- ISI mark scheme: ISILeather safety footwear with direct moulded polyvinyl chloride (PVC) soleIS 14544
- ISI mark scheme: ISISafety Rubber Canvas Boots for MinersIS 3976
- ISI mark scheme: ISIShoes for General PurposeIS 17043 (Part-2)
- ISI mark scheme: ISIShoes for ServicesIS 17043 (Part-1)
- ISI mark scheme: ISISports Footwear for General PurposeIS 15844(Part-1)
- ISI mark scheme: ISISports Footwear for Performance Sports FootwearIS 15844(Part-2)
- ISI mark scheme: ISISports Footwear for Professional Sports FootwearIS 15844(Part 3)
Dates and Amendments
Notified in the Gazette
15 March 2024
Later order
Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026
S.O. 3417(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Exemption
Order for Goods & Articles Exemption against Import
S.O. 775(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Exemption
Order for Goods & Articles Exemption against Purchase
S.O. 776(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Amendment
Footwear made from Leather and other Materials (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024
S.O. 3700(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Amendment
Footwear Made from Leather and Other Materials (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2022
S.O. 3775(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Rescission
Rescind order for the Footwear made from Leather and other materials(Quality Control)Order, 2020
S.O. 2598(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Earlier order
Footwear made from Leather and other materials(Quality Control)Order, 2022
S.O. 2599(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Notification
Footwear made from Leather and other materials
S.O. 2645(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Amendment
Footwear made from Leather and other materials (Quality Control) Amendment Order 2020
S.O. 4379(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Earlier order
Footwear made from Leather and other materials (Quality Control) Order, 2020
S.O. 3860(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Amendment
Date not given
Amendment Notification
Amendment
Date not given
Amendment Notification
Fully implemented and enforceable across India for all domestic manufacturers, foreign manufacturers, and importers.
Who Must Comply
- Indian manufacturers
- Importers
- Foreign manufacturers
- Traders, sellers and distributors
How to Comply
Covered products are certified under the Product Certification Scheme (Scheme-I, ISI mark). These are the standard steps.
- 1
Confirm the standard and product scope
Check the Indian Standard that applies, the product variants and grades you make, and whether a Quality Control Order makes certification mandatory.
- 2
Apply on BIS Manakonline
Submit the licence application with factory, manufacturing and quality-control details and pay the application fee. Foreign manufacturers apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and appoint an Authorised Indian Representative.
- 3
Factory inspection and sample testing
A BIS officer inspects the factory, checks the manufacturing and in-house testing set-up, and draws samples for testing against the Indian Standard in a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory.
- 4
Licence grant
Once the samples pass and the inspection is satisfactory, BIS grants the licence, and the product can carry the ISI mark with the licence number.
- 5
Surveillance and renewal
BIS keeps checking marked products through surveillance inspections and market samples, and the licence must be renewed before it expires.
Penalty for Non-Compliance
Fine of at least ₹2 lakh, or imprisonment of up to 2 years
Violations of mandatory Quality Control Orders are punishable under Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016 with imprisonment up to two years, fines up to ₹5,00,000 (or up to 10 times the value of goods), and confiscation of non-compliant inventory.
Official Sources
- Gazette notification (PDF)· Gazette of India
- Gazette notification S.O. 1421(E)· Gazette of India
- Bureau of Indian Standards· BIS
Compiled from the Gazette of India and official BIS sources, last verified in October 2026. Orders are amended and deferred from time to time; confirm the current position with BIS or the issuing ministry before acting on it.
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