Footwear Quality Control Order, 2024 - BIS Certification for footwear
The Footwear Quality Control Order (QCO), which comes into effect on August 1, 2024, requires footwear manufacturers to obtain a BIS certification for footwear to sell them in the Indian market.
In today's fast-changing world, reliable and safe footwear is essential. Ensuring that multi-purpose footwear meets strict quality and safety standards is essential to protect consumers and maintain market confidence. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has prepared safety standards which covers various aspects of design, material and performance and defines specifications for general-purpose footwear for formal, semi-formal, casual and other general uses. BIS certification protects the interest of consumers by establishing strict standards and guidelines that products meet to be considered compliant.
BIS standards establish a comprehensive framework covering various quality parameters that footwear must meet. BIS certification for footwear is mandatory for the footwear manufacturers to ensure the quality, safety and reliability of footwear available in the Indian market. The BIS certification scheme covers a wide range of footwear such as safety shoes, casual shoes, sports shoes, derby shoes, canvas shoes, canvas boots, shoes made of leather or rubber, slippers and sandals, Hawai chappal, etc.
One of the most important provisions of this regulation is that a BIS license is required to import footwear into India. The BIS department also grants BIS registration for footwear to foreign manufacturers except manufacturers located in China under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS).
In short, obtaining a BIS license is a complex and lengthy process that involves several critical steps for each entity, including developing the footwear as per relevant Indian standards, preparing documentation, and verifying the manufacturer's competence in manufacturing and testing the footwear. Max Solution Consulting Services provides expert advice and support throughout the BIS certification process and is a valuable partner to manufacturers.. We handle testing of the products, application submission, document collection, factory inspection, and thorough follow-up to ensure timely delivery of the BIS License. Our team of experts has in-depth knowledge of the regulatory environment, government policies and procedures, and the roles of various government agencies.