BIS CERTIFICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL AND PROTECTIVE RUBBER KNEE AND ANKLE BOOTS
IS 5557:2004

According to IS 5557:2004, protective rubber boots are classified into three types. This standard applies to the following three types of industrial protective rubber boots listed below:

Variety	Classification
1	Industrial protective rubber knee boots
2	Industrial protective rubber half knee boots
3	Industrial protective rubber ankle boots

Each variety is divided into two types:

• Type 1 - Non-oil resistant
• Type 2 - Oil resistant

The boots must be made of rubber and fabric lined. The boots' rubber components must be nonporous and homogeneous, and these must meet the physical requirements specified in IS 5557:2004. The minimum thickness of Type 1 and Type 2 boots for the various parts and components must meet the requirements specified in the standard. Boots must be made using either the vulcanized or moulded process or both.

Tests

The following test shall be carried out for industrial and protective rubber knee and ankle boots.

• Size, Thickness Test
• Composite Strength
• Leakage Resistance
• Consolidation Test
• Performance Test
• Height Of Boots
• Tensile Test
• Performance Test

A laboratory shall be adequately maintained, in which the various tests shall be carried out according to the methods specified in the standard.

All markings shall be applied to the insole/leg lining fabric with the information prescribed in accordance with Indian standard. The boots may also be marked with the ISI certification mark, and packaging and marking must be done in accordance with the standards. The Manufacturer must obtain a BIS license from the Bureau of Indian Standards to use a standard mark (ISI Mark). The BIS grants a license based on a successful assessment of manufacturing infrastructure, quality control and testing capabilities, and production process.

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NOTE:

For Detailed Information about the Procedure for BIS ISI Certification

Conclusion:

If a product falls under the scope of the BIS Conformity Assessment Scheme, All the manufacturers, importers, and foreign entities must obtain BIS ISI Certification. The Bureau may cancel the License if the product fails to meet certification requirements.

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