BIS CERTIFICATION FOR LEATHER SAFETY BOOTS & SHOES FOR MINERS IS 1989 (PART 1): 1986

In today's competitive landscape, maintaining market presence without a certified, high-quality product can be challenging. Obtaining a BIS license may also be essential for selling products in the Indian market. To achieve BIS certification and ensure product quality, manufacturers must adhere to the specified Indian standards.

Lets delve deeper into IS 1989(Part 1):1986 for leather safety boots and shoes for miners.

IS 1989 (Part 1):1986 addresses leather safety boots and shoes designed for miners. This standard outlines the requirements, as well as the sampling and testing methods, for such footwear.

Safety leather boots with rubber soles are suitable for use in coal mines, especially by trammers and shotfirers. Leather safety boots and shoes for male miners must adhere to the requirements for design, materials, manufacturing, finishing, and performance outlined in the standard. The materials used in leather safety boots and shoes must meet the specifications detailed in the standard. For the upper portion, printed grain leather in any color 'A' that meets the requirements of IS 578:1985 is required. Vegetable-tanned leather meeting the requirements of IS 3840:1979 must be used.

The boots must be ankle-high and of derby style, featuring six eyelets and a full vamp. They should be constructed on lasts that adhere to IS 5520:1969 standards. Additionally, the shoes, designed in a derby style, should have four eyelets or fewer as specified by the purchaser and must be built on lasts meeting IS 5520:1969 standards. A steel toe cap must reinforce the toe, and the tongue should be padded. Moreover, the vamp must be fully lined.

TESTS

The subsequent test must be conducted for leather safety boots and shoes for miners.

Impact Test
Dimension Measurement
Tensile Test and some other tests specified in the standard

A well-maintained laboratory is necessary for conducting various tests in accordance with the methods outlined in the standard.

Each boot and shoe should feature the manufacturer's name, size number, batch number, year of manufacture, and other specified information. Additionally, the product may bear the ISI standard mark (ISI Mark), and packaging and marking must align with the standards. Manufacturers are required to obtain a BIS license from the Bureau of Indian Standards to use the standard mark (ISI Mark). This license is granted following a successful assessment of manufacturing infrastructure, quality control and testing capabilities, and production processes.

PROCESS FOR BIS ISI MARK CERTIFICATION

BIS CERTIFICATION PROCESS

Acquiring a BIS license requires a comprehensive review of manufacturing infrastructure, quality control abilities, testing resources, and production procedures. This thorough assessment guarantees that products not only adhere to regulations but also prioritize consumer safety and reliability.

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