【India ISI】India BIS Footwear Labeling Guide: ISI Mark Compliance Checklist

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As India continues to enforce BIS certification (ISI Mark) for over 27 categories of footwear, ensuring your packaging meets the latest standards is critical for market access. These regulations focus on stringent quality control and material safety to protect consumers.

Use this checklist to ensure your packaging labels are 100% compliant before shipping:

1. General Labeling Specifications

  • Placement: The ISI mark and required details must be prominently displayed on the individual product box.
  • Durability: All markings must be legible and indelible (resistant to fading or removal).
  • Font Size: To meet regulatory visibility standards, a minimum font size of Arial 6 is required.

2. Mandatory Information Checklist

Each label must include the following four elements:

  1. License Number: Your unique BIS-assigned number (e.g., CM/L-XXXXXXX).
  2. Date of Manufacture: Clearly stated month and year of production.
  3. Manufacturer Details: Full legal name and physical address of the manufacturing facility.
  4. Official BIS Disclaimer: The following specific text must be included: “For BIS Certification details please visit www.bis.gov.in”.

Example label as below:

💡 Pro-Tip from THE ONE for Exporters

Failure to include the correct CM/L number or the mandatory website disclaimer is one of the most common reasons for customs delays in India. We recommend a pre-shipment label audit to ensure all technical specifications meet the BIS Footwear Quality Control Order (QCO) requirements.

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