Category: FASHION ACCESSORIES
Country: India
Region: South Asia
GTS NewsDesk
23rd September 2023
Chennai: SGS is excited to announce that their laboratory in Chennai is now recognized by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for comprehensive footwear testing.
The Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry has impactful Quality Control Orders (QCO’s) for footwear and components, effective from July 1, 2023. These QCO’s categorize footwear into distinct segments, mandating compliance with corresponding Indian standards and display of the Standard mark, signifying adherence to rigorous quality benchmarks.
The advanced testing laboratory in Chennai offers a comprehensive suite of footwear testing services that align perfectly with Indian Standard specifications. This recognition simplifies BIS license applications, ensuring adherence to Indian standards and regulations.
The laboratory's scope includes testing for various footwear categories, encompassing sports footwear, traditional styles like Hawai chappals, sandals, safety footwear, and more. This suite guarantees that products adhere to BIS standards, reinforcing their quality and market readiness.
The scope of testing services includes:
IS 15844 (Part 1):2023 – Sports footwear Part -1 General purpose.
IS 15844 (Part 2):2023 – Sports footwear Part - 2 Performance sports footwear.
IS 10702:2023 - Hawai chappal.
IS 6721:2023 – Sandal and slipper.
IS 3735: Canvas shoe rubber sole – specification.
IS 3736: Canvas boot rubber sole – specification.
IS 17043: Derby shoes.
IS 5676: Moulded solid rubber soles and heels – specification.
IS 6664: Rubber microcellular sheets for soles and heels - specification.
IS 6719: Specification for solid PVC soles and heels.
IS 13893: Polyurethane sole, semirigid - specification.
IS 15298: Part-2 PPE footwear – Safety footwear.
IS 15298: Part-3 PPE footwear – Protective footwear.
IS 15298: Part-4 PPE footwear – Occupational footwear.
SGS stands as a leading, trusted and independent third-party service provider. With a rich portfolio of testing, inspection and certification services, our expertise reduces risks, enhances efficiency, and ensures quality. They can fulfil all of your testing, certification, technical assistance, audit, inspection and verification requirements. Their comprehensive capabilities and expert industry knowledge allows us to provide reliable performance services to suppliers, manufacturers and retailers, both large and small.
One can choose SGS for unparalleled footwear testing excellence. Contact here today to elevate your footwear product's quality and achieve compliance.
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