BIS Certification For Gum Boots & Ankle Boots - Process & Fees

Here are given the classifications of rubber protective boots, outlining their types, uses, and specifications as per IS 5557(part 2):2018 for safety and performance.

• Gum Boots: These are usually up to the knee reaching heights and are made 100% of rubber that is meant to be worn in wet conditions.
• Ankle Boots: These are shorter than gum boots and offer protection up to the ankle and they are best used in light industrial occasions where one may not require full knee protection.
• Safety Boots: This category of boots offers other added protective features including steel toe or shank, reinforced heel, and insole which provide safety against impact or piercing promise.

All of these categories have their specifications related to materials, construction technique, and performance standards as per IS 5557(part 2):2018.

Here are given the key performance requirements for rubber boots as per IS 5557(part 2):2018, ensuring safety, durability, and reliable protection in various work conditions.

• Water Resistance: The boots cannot afford to have any penetration of moisture and therefore they have to be totally waterproofed.
• Chemical Resistance: They should not be affected by decay from such chemicals that are usually present in industries.
• Slip Resistance: The outsoles have to have sufficient grip so that one does not slip or fall, especially on water or icy terrains.
• Impact Resistance: In safety boots, the toe section must be provided to demonstrate specified impact performance in order to offer protection against falling objects.

Here are given the test methods for rubber boots to ensure they meet BIS standards for safety, durability, and performance under various conditions.

• Waterproofing Tests: Carried out to make sure that no water penetrates the material, especially in the course of the experiment.
• Chemical Resistance Tests: Products such as boots are subjected to tests that involve placing them in different chemical environments in order to check the extent of degradation that they undergo.
• Slip Resistance Tests: They rub the outsoles on various surfaces in order to determine the level of rubber outsole under wet terrains.
• Impact Tests: Constructions such as toe caps are tested to see whether they will be able to work as safety features or not and this includes the ability to use them and face impacts without failing.

Here are given the laboratories conducting tests for compliance with IS 5557(part 2):2018 to ensure gum and ankle boots meet quality and safety standards.

• Equipment Standards: From the information below testing equipment must be calibrated according to the processing industry from time to time.
• Qualified Personnel: The personnel performing tests should afford the necessary training and preparations in certain testing approaches concerning protective footwear.

Here are given the labeling and marking requirements for gum and ankle boots, which ensure consumers can identify certified products and guarantee safety, quality, and compliance with BIS standards.

• Manufacturer Information: The name of the manufacturer of such product must be displayed or utilise a trademark that can easily be seen on the product.
• Size Information: All the boots must also have size written at the bottom so as to ensure proper size of the boot is fitted on the wearer.
• BIS Standard Mark: IS 5557(part 2): 2018 consequently requires the use of a clear display of the BIS Standard Mark to confirm compliance.

These labels not only assist the consumers in choosing a food product but also support the regulatory agencies in ensuring that the production standards which are set have been met.