BIS QCO FOR FOOTWEAR MADE FROM LEATHER AND OTHER MATERIALS (SAFETY BOOTS FOR MINERS)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date 30th August, 2024

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

Key update regarding the Indian Standard applicable to current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers for the Footwear made from Leather and other Materials (Safety Boots for Miners) (Quality Control) Order, 2024.

BIS QCO for Footwear made from Leather and other Materials (Safety Boots for Miners)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued the "Quality Control Order, 2024," for footwear crafted from leather and other materials, scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2024.

According to this directive, Safety Boots for Miners must comply with Indian Standard IS 3976:2018, focusing on the Specification for Safety Boots for Miners. They are required to display the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

However, this regulation excludes items intended for export or products from micro and small manufacturing units as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006.

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Furthermore, manufacturers certified by the BIS or those who have submitted their certification applications before the implementation of this directive can legally declare and sell their existing inventory of footwear products lacking the BIS Mark until June 30, 2025.

The Bureau of Indian Standards is appointed as the certifying and regulatory body for Safety Boots designed for miners.

Implementation Authority :Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)

Also Read: : BIS CERTIFICATION FOR SAFETY RUBBER CANVAS BOOTS FOR MINERS IS 3976:2018

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002

Tel: +91-11-23231903

Email: chd@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: 30th August, 2024

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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