Leather & Footwear Testing

Check leather and finished footwear against BIS footwear standards and export buyer specifications, from sole bond to chromium VI.

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How Leather & Footwear Testing works

1Assessment of requirement
2Sample collection
3Right lab assigned
4Testing
5Test report

Each step explained

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Overview of Leather & Footwear Testing

Tested by: NABL-accredited partner lab
Regulation: BIS footwear standards & ISO
Typical turnaround: 5–7 working days
Sample needed: 2–3 pairs or leather panels

Many kinds of footwear sold in India, from sandals and slippers to sports and safety shoes, are covered by Indian Standards brought under compulsory BIS certification, so manufacturers and importers need test reports for the ISI mark. The standards cover materials, construction and performance such as sole adhesion, flexing resistance, abrasion and slip resistance.

Leather is tested for tensile and tear strength, colour fastness, flexing and chromium VI, which can form in chrome-tanned leather and is restricted in export markets. Tanneries and footwear exporters also use tests to support environmental certifications and buyer audits.

What we do for you

Lab and parameter list chosen for your purpose: licence, export, buyer or internal QC
Sampling guidance, and pickup or on-site sampling where needed
One contact who follows up with the lab until the report is issued
Report explained in plain language, with next steps if a result fails

What to send

The lab confirms the exact quantity and packing for your product when we book the test.

Sample

Quantity: 2–3 pairs or leather panels
Sealed and labelled with the product name, batch number and date
Packed securely so that it is not damaged in transit

Details to share

Product name, material or grade and intended use
Drawings or specifications, where relevant
The standard or buyer specification to test against
Markets where the product will be sold

How we handle Leather & Footwear Testing

1
Assessment of requirement
We confirm the standard, the list of tests and how many samples your product needs.
2
Sample collection
We collect the samples from your factory or warehouse, or tell you exactly where to send them.
3
Right lab assigned
We choose an accredited lab (NABL, BIS-recognised or ILAC) that covers your standard and can start soonest.
4
Testing
The lab tests your samples against the standard. We follow up and tell you at once if a test fails.
5
Test report
You receive the signed test report, ready to use for BIS, WPC, CE or your buyer.

What the lab tests

Parameter	Why it is checked
Tensile and tear strength	Leather and upper materials
Flexing resistance	Cracking of uppers and soles
Sole adhesion and abrasion	Bond strength and wear of soling
Slip resistance	Safety and work footwear
Chromium VI and formaldehyde	Chemical safety of leather
Colour fastness to rubbing	Transfer to socks and skin

The final list depends on your product, its standard and the purpose of testing. We confirm it with you before the sample goes to the lab.

Frequently asked questions

Does my footwear need the ISI mark?

It depends on the product type and material, and on whether the relevant Quality Control Order is in force for your scale of business. We check the current status for your product before testing.

Which standard is the product tested against?

The Indian Standard, international standard or buyer specification that applies to your product and market. We confirm it with you before testing, and the report states the method used for each parameter.

Who carries out the testing?

Instacertify’s partner laboratories, accredited by NABL to ISO/IEC 17025 for the parameters on your report. We choose the lab, arrange the sample, follow up until the report is issued and explain the results to you.

What our clients say

“Instacertify helped us get BIS CRS certification for our entire product range within just 6 weeks. Their team handled everything from documentation to lab coordination. Highly professional service.”

Akash GuptaBIS CRS · Electronics brand

“They handled complete certification for us, from ISO 9001 to BIS for PVC cables and plugs. Thorough, professional and always available — they knew what needed to be done and when.”

Shivank VishnoiISO 9001 & BIS · Cables

“Getting TEC approvals for our access-control products seemed confusing and complex, but Instacertify made it simple.”

Jiten ShahTEC approval · Access control

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
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