BIS QCO for Footwear made from Leather and other Materials (Sports Footwear - Part 1 General Purpose)
CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Dear Reader,
Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for Footwear made from Leather and other Materials (Sports Footwear - Part 1 General Purpose) (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024.
BIS QCO for Footwear made from Leather and other Materials (Sports Footwear - Part 1 General Purpose)
OVERVIEW
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a new amendment to the Footwear made from Leather and other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2024.
This amendment shall be known as the Footwear made from Leather and other Materials (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024, and will take effect from the date it is published in the official Gazette.
According to this order, Sports Footwear must adhere to Indian Standard IS 15844(Part-1): 2023, specifically the Sports Footwear - Part 1 General Purpose, and bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as per Scheme-I of Schedule-II of Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
However, the order does not apply to goods or articles intended for export or micro and small manufacturing units as defined in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006.
Provided also that footwear without the Bureau of Indian Standards Mark, which was manufactured or imported before the commencement of this Order, may be sold, displayed, or offered for sale until July 31, 2026.
The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for Sports Footwear.
Implementation Authority : Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)
Also Read: BIS CERTIFICATION FOR SPORTS FOOTWEAR IS 15844:2010
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
For any queries on this update, write us at info@alephindia.in or Call +91 9990136656
For more details visit: Aleph INDIA
Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards
Disclaimer: The information provided in this update is intended for informational purposes only. Readers are requested to seek formal legal advice prior to acting upon any of the information provided herein.
© 2022, Aleph INDIA. All Rights Reserved