Mandatory BIS Standard

ISI Mark for Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) – IS 517

Coming – start date not set yetChemicals

BIS ISI mark (Scheme-I)

IS 517

Minimum marking fee per year: ₹15,600 – ₹78,000; Micro to large firms
Testing cost: ₹10,000 – ₹11,850; Based on 2 lab prices
HSN code: 29051100; Check the code with customs

The government has issued a Quality Control Order (QCO) for Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) (IS 517). The start date is not fixed yet. When the order starts, the ISI mark will be compulsory. Apply early, because labs get busy close to the date.

How it works: a BIS-approved lab tests your samples against IS 517. A BIS officer then visits your factory. If everything is in order, BIS gives you a licence. You can then print the ISI mark with your licence number (CM/L number). Factories outside India apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS). They must also name a representative in India, called an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR).

Every year you pay BIS a minimum marking fee. It is ₹15,600 for micro firms and ₹78,000 for large firms. The fee also depends on how much you make: ₹1.30 per tonne. You pay whichever amount is higher. Lab testing costs about ₹10,000 – ₹11,850 per sample, based on quotes from 2 BIS-approved labs. These prices are a guide only and do not include GST.

Indian Standard covered

IS number	Product	Testing cost
IS 517	Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)	₹10,000 – ₹11,8502 labs

Legal order: Methanol QCO; notified - Dept. of Chemicals & Petrochemicals

Minimum marking fee by firm size

You pay BIS a minimum marking fee every year. Micro, small and medium firms (with Udyam registration) pay less. BIS also works out a fee from the unit rate and your production. You pay whichever amount is higher.

Large firms: ₹78,000
Medium firms: ₹63,000
Small firms: ₹39,000
Micro firms: ₹15,600

Unit rate: ₹1.30 per tonne

Other BIS charges: ₹9,000 for every ISI mark product: application charge ₹1,000 · licence fee ₹1,000 · audit charges ₹7,000
Foreign manufacturers: Get a detailed quote
Our consulting fee: Best-value quote – let’s talk

All prices are a guide only and do not include GST. Rules and dates can change, so check the latest notice before you apply. Ask us for an up-to-date quote.

Common questions

Is BIS certification mandatory for Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)?

Not yet. The government has issued the order, but the start date is not fixed. Until then, the ISI mark is optional. We follow the official notices and can tell you the latest position.

What is the BIS marking fee for Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)?

The minimum fee each year is ₹78,000 for large firms, ₹63,000 for medium firms, ₹39,000 for small firms and ₹15,600 for micro firms. Your firm size comes from your Udyam registration. BIS also works out a fee at ₹1.30 per tonne. You pay the higher amount. GST is extra. These figures are a guide, based on the BIS fee list.

How much does testing for IS 517 cost?

Lab charges are usually ₹10,000 – ₹11,850 per sample. This is based on quotes from 2 BIS-approved labs. The final price depends on your model, its versions and the tests needed.

What is the HSN code for Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)?

It usually comes under HSN 29051100. Check the code on your bill of entry, because customs decides the code for the exact product.

Can a foreign manufacturer get the ISI mark?

Yes. Factories outside India apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS). They must also name a representative in India, called an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR). The licence is in the name of the factory. Once the product is mandatory, importers cannot clear the goods at customs without it.

How long does BIS certification take?

Factories in India usually get a licence 30 to 60 days after a good test report. Factories outside India (FMCS) should plan for four to six months, including the factory visit.

See all 336 in Mandatory BIS Standard

Not sure which certification you need?

Send us the product name and the countries you sell in. A specialist replies with the standards that apply, the documents to prepare, the lab cost and the timeline. The assessment is free.

The list of approvals comes to you in writing
Get Started with the Right Expert
Testing, certification and registrations handled by one team

+91 99991 18039 WhatsApp us