Voluntary BIS Standards
ISI Mark for Medical Textiles - Underpad – IS 17786
BIS ISI mark (Scheme-I)
IS 17786
- Minimum marking fee per year
- ₹14,800 – ₹74,000
- Micro to large firms
- Testing cost
- ₹6,850 – ₹14,000
- Based on 2 lab prices
- HSN code
- 96190010
- Check the code with customs
There is no Quality Control Order (QCO) for Medical Textiles - Underpad today. This means the ISI mark for IS 17786 is optional. Many makers still get it, because government tenders, large buyers and online marketplaces often ask for it.
How it works: a BIS-approved lab tests your samples against IS 17786. 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 ₹14,800 for micro firms and ₹74,000 for large firms. The fee also depends on how much you make: ₹1.25 per 100 pieces. You pay whichever amount is higher. Lab testing costs about ₹6,850 – ₹14,000 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 17786 | Medical Textiles - Underpad | ₹6,850 – ₹14,0002 labs |
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
- ₹74,000
- Medium firms
- ₹60,000
- Small firms
- ₹37,000
- Micro firms
- ₹14,800
Unit rate: ₹1.25 per 100 pieces
- Other BIS charges
- ₹9,000 for every ISI mark product: application charge ₹1,000 · licence fee ₹1,000 · audit charges ₹7,000
- Foreign manufacturers
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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 Medical Textiles - Underpad?
No. There is no Quality Control Order for it today, so the ISI mark is optional. It can still help you win tenders and gain the trust of buyers.
What is the BIS marking fee for Medical Textiles - Underpad?
The minimum fee each year is ₹74,000 for large firms, ₹60,000 for medium firms, ₹37,000 for small firms and ₹14,800 for micro firms. Your firm size comes from your Udyam registration. BIS also works out a fee at ₹1.25 per 100 pieces. 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 17786 cost?
Lab charges are usually ₹6,850 – ₹14,000 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 Medical Textiles - Underpad?
It usually comes under HSN 96190010. 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.
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