The BIS certification license guarantees in India Steel Wires, Strands, Nylon/Wire Ropes, and Wire Mesh’s quality and safety. It is required for the Ministry of Commerce & Industry’s Quality Control Order (QCO). Among key Indian Standards (IS) are IS 2266:2019 (Steel Wire Ropes), IS 2365:2018 (Wire Suspension Ropes), IS 278:2009 (Barbed Wire), and IS 16014:2018 (Wire Mesh Gabions). Manufacturers have to follow IS criteria, set up internal testing, use the BIS portal, go through inspection, and pass sample testing for certification. May 21, 2024 demands compliance. For information, visit bis.gov.in.
Steel Wire Ropes for General Engineering Purposes
2266 : 2019Steel Wire Suspension Ropes for Lifts, Elevators and Hoists
2365 : 2018Stranded steel wire ropes for winding and man –riding haulages in mines
1855:2022Steel Wire Rope forhaulage
1856:2005Hot Dip Galvanized Stay Strand
2141:20005Wire Ropes Used in Oil Wells and Oil Well Drilling
4521:2001Braided Nylon Ropes for Mountaineering Purposes
6590:1972Galvanized Steel Barbed Wire for Fencing
278:2009Mechanically Woven, Double- Twisted, Hexagonal Wire Mesh Gabions, Revet Mattresses and Rock Fall Netting and Other Rock Fall Netting and Other Products for Civil Engineering Purposes (Galvanized Steel Wire or Galvanized Steel Wire with polymer coating)
16014:2018BIS certification ensures product quality, safety, and compliance with Indian Standards (IS).
Yes, as per the Quality Control Order (QCO), it is mandatory from May 21, 2024.
Examples: IS 2266:2019 (Steel Wire Ropes), IS 2365:2018 (Wire Suspension Ropes), IS 278:2009 (Barbed Wire), IS 16014:2018 (Wire Mesh Gabions).
Apply via bis.gov.in, submit documents, undergo inspection, and pass lab tests.
It improves product credibility, ensures compliance, and enables ISI marking for market acceptance.
