INTRODUCTION

Sports footwear is designed with precision and innovation to deliver top-notch performance, including features like water resistance, flexibility, and slip resistance, all while enduring wear and tear.

Additionally, these shoes are subjected to a flexibility test involving 100,000 cycles to ensure they remain intact without any cracking or damage. They are also subjected to chemical tests, performance evaluations, and construction assessments in accordance with the IS 15844 standard. These rigorous tests and standards guarantee that sports footwear is not only safe and durable but also capable of delivering exceptional performance for athletes.

To ensure the product quality of sports footwear, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has made it mandatory for manufacturers to undergo BIS registration and obtain the BIS ISI mark before selling it in the market. Manufacturers can use the ISI Mark on their products only after obtaining a license from BIS that is granted after BIS registration. The presence of the ISI mark on a product indicates that it complies with BIS's stringent quality standards

REQUIREMENTS FOR IS 15844:2010

1.     To meet the required standards, the bond strength between the upper part of the shoe and the midsole/outsole must be at least 2.5 Newtons per millimeter for general-purpose sports shoes and 3.5 Newtons per millimeter for high-performance sports footwear.

2.     Sports footwear must flex easily from foot to toe and return to its normal shape promptly once force is released.

3.     An insole must be present so that it cannot be removed without destroying the footwear unless the footwear has a rigid sole.

4.     Up to ankle back height, the mass of the footwear will not exceed 800 g per pair, and for ankle height, it will be up to 900 g per pair at most (for size 8).

5.     It will be reinforced appropriately at the counter so that it does not collapse or lose its form retention property, and it will be flexible.

6.     The Manufacturer must obtain a BIS license from the Bureau of Indian Standards to use a standard mark (ISI Mark).

TESTS

There are some following tests which confirm the BIS quality aspect parameters for sports footwear standard-

·       Bond performance Test for bonded component of footwear

·       Hydrolysis Resistance Test

·       Slip Resistance Test

·       Flexibility Test

·       Toe Spring Height and Heel Drop Measurement

·       linear shrinkage, Heat resistance, Energy Absorption Test

·       Abrasion Resistance test

·       Colour Fastness Test

·       Adhesion test on the full shoe (Sole-Midsole)

·       Adhesion test on the full shoe (Upper-Mid sole)

·       Compression set test

·       Split tear strength test

·       Trouser tear strength test

·       Gripping strength of tags

·       Colour Fastness Test

Process for BIS ISI Mark Certification

To know the process in detail, please visit:

• ISI Mark Certification for Domestic Manufactures
• ISI Mark Certification for Foreign Manufactures

Under BIS Registration Products ISI and CRS

• BIS CRS Registration For IT Products List
• ISI Mark Registration For ISI Products List

Benefits of BIS Certification

The BIS registration provides the following benefits:

1.     Increase sales: BIS-registered products are more likely to be of higher quality and attract more customers.

2.     Reduce the amount of money spent on quality maintenance: Upon getting certification, there's no need to follow separate quality guidelines for products.

3.     Enhance product credibility and reduce environmental risk: BIS-certified items are genuine and trustworthy because they work really well and last a long time.

4.     Ensure the highest level of quality and dependability: The presence of a BIS registration number implies that the product is of high quality and dependability.

5.     Ensure the organization’s expansion: BIS certification boosts your product’s reputation, resulting in significant growth and market exposure.

CONCLUSION

Sports footwear has been included in the mandatory ISI Certification Scheme under the IS 15844 :2010 standard. Manufacturers cannot import, export, or sell this product in the Indian consumer market without the ISI Mark imprinted.

If you need any assistance with BIS ISI registration for sports footwear or ISI mark certification for sports footwear, you can reach out to Evtlindia. We provide assistance with all documentation formalities with India's BIS office, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free registration experience, guiding you through the entire process from start to finish.

You can contact us via email at contact@evtlindia.com or by phone at 9560935898. Feel free to get in touch with us anytime for the support you need.