SGS Laboratory in Chennai Attains Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Accreditation for Footwear Testing

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, August 30, 2023 – SGS, renowned as the world’s foremost testing, inspection, and certification enterprise, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining recognition from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to conduct meticulous testing of footwear products.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in India has recently enforced pivotal Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for footwear and its components, effective from July 1, 2023. These QCOs have meticulously categorized footwear into distinct segments, mandating strict adherence to corresponding Indian standards. The acclaimed Standard Mark is granted to products that meet these exacting quality criteria.

SGS’s state-of-the-art laboratory situated in Chennai offers a comprehensive suite of footwear testing services. This recognition by BIS underscores the laboratory’s alignment with Indian Standard specifications. The laboratory’s reports streamline the BIS license application process, ensuring seamless conformity to Indian standards and regulations.

The extensive scope of testing services provided by the Chennai laboratory includes an array of categories:

• IS 15844 (Part 1):2023 – General-purpose Sports Footwear.
• IS 15844 (Part 2):2023 – Performance Sports Footwear.
• IS 10702:2023 – Hawai Chappal.
• IS 6721:2023 – Sandals and Slippers.
• IS 3735: Canvas Shoe with Rubber Sole – Specification.
• IS 3736: Canvas Boot with 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, Semi-rigid – 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.

Shailesh Sharma, Director of Connectivity & Products, Softlines at SGS, expressed, “The BIS recognition of our footwear testing laboratory serves as a testament to SGS’s unwavering commitment to upholding the highest quality standards. This advanced facility in Chennai stands as a testament to our dedication to precision, further solidifying our leadership in the industry.”

The acknowledgment of SGS’s footwear laboratory by BIS not only affirms its technical expertise but also fortifies its collaboration with Indian industries. This recognition firmly establishes SGS’s role in upholding BIS standards, amplifying its credibility. Industries can place their trust in SGS for meticulous testing, thereby reaffirming its standing as a stalwart partner for safety and quality.

To learn more about SGS’s extensive range of services for footwear, bags, and leather accessories, visit here.

About SGS SGS stands as the global epitome of testing, inspection, and certification. Acknowledged as the benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity, SGS boasts a team of 98,000 professionals operating across a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories. Their collective effort strives towards fostering a superior, safer, and more interconnected world.