A kind of protective footwear made of leather is referred to as leather safety boots and shoes, and it is intended to guarantee the longevity and safety of those employed in the mining sector. In order to protect miners from harm in the difficult and dangerous conditions they work in, these boots and shoes are often constructed of leather and equipped with a number of safety measures. They are made to protect workers from a variety of industrial dangers, including electrical hazards, sharp items, slick surfaces, and falling objects.
In industrial, construction, and manufacturing situations where foot protection is crucial, leather safety boots and shoes are frequently employed. Their longevity, comfort, and adherence to safety norms and laws make them popular. While shoes offer more comfort and mobility, boots usually offer better ankle support and protection.
Numerous variables, such as the state of the mining sector, safety laws, technical improvements, and economic situations, might impact the need for leather safety boots and shoes for miners.
Under IS standard - IS 1989 (Part-1):1986, all leather safety boots and shoes for miners are covered by the required ISI Certification Scheme.
The manufacturing, chemical, and physical requirements as well as the testing protocols for leather safety boots and shoes intended for miners are described in this standard. Male miners must wear leather safety boots and shoes that meet the standard's requirements for design, materials, manufacture, finishing, and performance. The materials used to make these safety shoes and boots must also fulfill the standards specifications.
Without the ISI Mark, this product cannot be marketed, imported, or exported into the Indian consumer market.
Indian Standards Institute, or ISI was renamed the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in 1987. The official mark that the Bureau of Indian Standards provides for manufacturers of various goods is the ISI Mark. It is used to indicate compliance with Indian standards (IS) set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and has been used as a conformity marking for industrial products. Manufacturers received permission from BIS to use the ISI Mark on items that comply with relevant Indian requirements through the product certification program.
Only manufacturers (domestic or foreign) who produce the finished product will be awarded ISI Certification. This will not be given to any product importers, traders, dealers, or distributors.
The following documentation is required to get an ISI certification:
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There are two approaches for Indian manufacturers to become certified with the ISI Mark:
Regular Procedure
With the possible exception of cases deemed "All India first," which might take up to 180 days, the licensing procedure is expected to be finished in 120 days. This timeline starts on the day the application is received, assuming that at different points in time the documentation, unit assessment, and product conformance are all deemed acceptable.
Step 1: Manufacturing Unit Customization in Compliance with Applicable Indian Standards
Step 2: Submission of the Application Form
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Simplified Procedure
This is a much faster process than the standard procedure. After a factory inspection is deemed satisfactory and the initial evaluation establishes that the sample complies with the applicable Indian Standard(s), the license application process is expected to be finished in 30 days.
Step 1: Adapting the Manufacturing Unit to Comply with the Relevant Indian Standard
Step 2: Sample Testing
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The process of obtaining ISI Mark Certification for Foreign Manufacturers typically includes the following steps:
Step 1: Application
Step 2: Query Raised (If Any)
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