When evaluating safety footwear for your workforce, the single most important credential to verify is compliance with IS:15298 — the Bureau of Indian Standards specification for industrial safety footwear. Yet many procurement managers have heard of IS:15298 without fully understanding what it tests or how to verify it.
What IS:15298 Actually Tests
| Test Parameter | Requirement | Practical Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Toe cap impact | 200 joules | Resists falling object impact |
| Toe cap compression | 15 kN | Resists crushing under load |
| Slip resistance | SRA/SRB/SRC | Grip on wet and contaminated floors |
| Penetration | Defined force | Resists nails and sharp debris from below |
| Heel absorption | Defined energy | Minimum cushioning standard |
| Sole adhesion | Minimum N/mm | Bond quality — prevents delamination |
How to Verify Genuine IS:15298 Compliance
- Request the BIS Licence — format CM/L-XXXXXXX, verifiable on bis.gov.in
- Request the Test Report — from NABL-accredited laboratory
- Verify on BIS Portal — check licence validity online
- Look for the ISI Mark — must be stamped on the physical shoe, not just documentation
IS:15298 vs EN ISO 20345
The Indian IS:15298 and European EN ISO 20345 are closely aligned — both require 200J impact and 15kN compression. For most Indian procurement, IS:15298 is the required and sufficient standard. For facilities with international buyer requirements, ask our team about models tested to both standards.
Mittal Safety Works and IS:15298
All Indcare safety footwear is manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 and complies with IS:15298. Our BIS licence number is verifiable on the BIS portal. Test reports, ISO certificates, and compliance declarations are provided with every bulk order.
To request our full documentation package: legal@mittalsafetyworks.com