IS 9968 : Part 1 : 2025 — Elastomer Insulated Cables - Specification Part 1 for Working Voltages up to and including 1100 volts (Second Revision)

What is IS 9968 : Part 1 : 2025?

IS 9968 : Part 1 : 2025 is an Indian Standard published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the title Elastomer Insulated Cables - Specification Part 1 for Working Voltages up to and including 1100 volts (Second Revision). It falls under the <strong>Electrical Switchgear and Other Electrical Products/Accessories</strong> group. This standard has mandatory certification requirements — products must bear the ISI Mark before they can be sold in India.

Who needs IS 9968 : Part 1 : 2025 certification?

• Domestic manufacturers producing goods covered by this standard
• Importers bringing such products into India for sale
• Any party affixing the ISI Mark or selling certified products in the Indian market

How to get certified for IS 9968 : Part 1 : 2025

1. 1
   Apply online — Submit the BIS portal application with product details, factory information, and test reports.
2. 2
   Lab testing — Submit product samples to a BIS-recognised testing laboratory for evaluation against the standard.
3. 3
   Factory inspection — A BIS officer visits your manufacturing facility to verify quality control systems.
4. 4
   Licence grant — On approval, BIS issues the licence. You may then affix the ISI Mark on compliant products.

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