Programme of work


BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS


Chemical Department

Programme of Work




CHD17 : Leather , Tanning Materials And Allied Products


  • Scope : Standardization in the field of: raw hides and skins including pickled pelts; tanned hides and skins and finished leather; leather products (including methods of test for leather products). Excluded: methods of test in the field of raw hides and skins, including pickled pelts, tanned hides and skins and finished leather, which is the field of the IULTCS (see Note); footwear, which is the field of work of ISO / TC 216; protective clothing and equipment, which is the field of work of ISO / TC 94. Note: The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) is the international standardizing body responsible for the development of International Standards defining methods of test for leather other than made-up articles.
  • Liaison :
    ISO/TC 120 - Leather - Secretariat
    ISO/TC 120/SC 1 - Raw hides and skins, including pickled pelts - Secretariat
    ISO/TC 120/SC 2 - Tanned leather - Secretariat
    ISO/TC 120/SC 3 - Leather products - Secretariat
    ISO TC IULTCS - International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies - Observer (O)
    ISO TC 120/SC 1/WG 1 - Sheep skins - Convenorship
    ISO TC 120/SC 3/WG 1 - Performance guidelines of leather portfolios, wallets and bags/handbags - Convenorship

Published Standards

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
Reaffirmation Details
No. of Amendments
Degree of Equivalence
1.
IS 1015:2000
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Leather pump buckets and seat valves made from vegetable taned leather - Specification (Second Revision)
August, 2019
1
Indigenous
2.
IS 1017:1983
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for chamois leather (Second Revision)
December, 2024
1
Indigenous
3.
IS 10285:2024
TANNIN BEARING PLANTS — GUIDELINES (First revision)
-
Indigenous
4.
IS 10286:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
BLEACHING SYNTANS — SPECIFICATION
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
5.
IS 10845:1984
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for bag, pilot
August, 2019
-
Indigenous
6.
IS 11749:1986
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for manually operated toggle clips for leather industry
August, 2019
-
Indigenous
7.
IS 11944:1987
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for wallet, leather
August, 2019
-
Indigenous
8.
IS 11987:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Wax - Emulsion for leather finishing - Specification (First Revision)
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
9.
IS 12435:1988
Reviewed In : 2020
Guidelines for grading of hides and skins on the basis of mass and size
December, 2020
-
Indigenous
10.
IS 12607:1989
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Measurement of hides and skin in the wet blue condition - Guidelines
August, 2019
-
Indigenous
11.
IS 12623:2022
Leather Bovine Wet Blue - Specification First Revision
-
Modified/Technically Equivalent
12.
IS 12659:1989
Reviewed In : 2024
Leather - Measurement of thickness of surface coating on leather - Method of test
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
13.
IS 12671:1989
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Hides and skins, fresh or cured - Glossary of defects
August, 2019
1
Indigenous
14.
IS 12718:2025
Leather for Garments - Performance Requirements (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
15.
IS 1273:2024
Leather Pump Buckets Made from Chrome Tanned Leather — Specification (Second Revision)
-
Indigenous
16.
IS 13022:1991
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Enzyme bates (Alkaline) - specification
August, 2019
-
Indigenous
17.
IS 13023:1991
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Enzyme bates (Acidic) - Specification
August, 2019
-
Indigenous
18.
IS 13024:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Syntans for prevention of sludge formation in vegetable tan liquor - Specification (First Revision)
February, 2025
-
Indigenous
19.
IS 13271:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Phenolic syntans - Methods of test (First Revision)
February, 2025
-
Indigenous
20.
IS 13307:1992
Reviewed In : 2024
Resin finished shoe uppers from goat and sheep skins - Specification
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
21.
IS 13527:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Replacement syntans - Specification (First Revision)
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
22.
IS 13528:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Pretanning syntans - Specification (First Revision)
February, 2025
1
Indigenous
23.
IS 13606:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Synthetic sulphochlorinated fatliquors for leather processing - Specification (First Revision)
February, 2025
1
Indigenous
24.
IS 13625:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Retanning syntans including acrylic and related syntans - Specification (First Revision)
February, 2025
-
Indigenous
25.
IS 14360:2012
Reviewed In : 2022
Semichrome suede upper leather - Specification (First Revision)
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
26.
IS 14361:2011
Reviewed In : 2022
Patent leather - Specification (First Revision)
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
27.
IS 14487:1997
Reviewed In : 2024
Measurement of area of leather - Guideline
August, 2024
-
Identical under dual numbering
28.
IS 14487:2025
ISO 11646 : 2014
MEASUREMENT OF AREA OF LEATHER -GUIDELINES (first Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
29.
IS 14488:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Sulphited fatliquors for leather - Specification (First Revision)
February, 2025
-
Indigenous
30.
IS 14575:2024
ISO 17070:2015
Leather — Chemical Tests — Determination of Tetrachlorophenol-, Trichlorophenol-, Dichlorophenol-, Monochlorophenol- Isomers and Pentachlorophenol Content (First Revision)
-
31.
IS 14583:1998
Reviewed In : 2020
Suede lining leather - Specification
December, 2020
-
Indigenous
32.
IS 14583:2025
Suede Lining Leather - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
33.
IS 14816:2000
Reviewed In : 2022
Leather - Method of tests for ECO criteria
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
34.
IS 14898:2001
Reviewed In : 2020
Eco criteria for finished leather - Specification
December, 2020
-
Indigenous
35.
IS 14969:2001
Reviewed In : 2022
Leather - Upper leather made from splits - Method of identification
January, 2022
-
Indigenous
36.
IS 14970:2001
Reviewed In : 2022
Leather - Lastometer grain crack test - Methods of test
December, 2022
-
Modified/Technically Equivalent
37.
IS 15776:2008
Reviewed In : 2024
Polyurethane (Pu) coated leather - Specification
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
38.
IS 15779:2007
Reviewed In : 2022
Metal complex syntans - Specification
December, 2022
1
Indigenous
39.
IS 16256:2022
ISO 4044:2017
LEATHER CHEMICAL TESTS PREPARATION OF CHEMICAL TEST SAMPLES
-
Identical under dual numbering
40.
IS 16257:2014
ISO 23910 : 2007
Reviewed In : 2024
Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Measurement of stitch tear resistance
August, 2024
-
Identical under dual numbering
41.
IS 16259:2014
ISO 17075 : 2007
Reviewed In : 2019
Leather - Chemical tests - Determination of chromium (VI) content
August, 2019
-
Identical under dual numbering
42.
IS 16296 (Part 2):2014
ISO 5398-2 : 2009
Reviewed In : 2024
Leather - Chemical determination of chromic oxide content: Part 2 quantification by colorimetric determination
August, 2024
-
Identical under dual numbering
43.
IS 16297 (Part 1):2014
ISO 17226-1 : 2008
Reviewed In : 2024
Leather - Chemical determination of formaldehyde content: Part 1 method using high performance liquid chromatography
August, 2024
-
Identical under dual numbering
44.
IS 16297 (Part 2):2022
ISO 17726-2: 2018
Leather Chemical Determination of Formaldehyde Content Part 2 Method Using Colorimetric Analysis First Revision
-
Identical under dual numbering
45.
IS 16297 (Part 3):2018
ISO 17226-3 : 2011
Reviewed In : 2023
Leather — Chemical Determination of Formaldehyde Content Part 3 Determination of Formaldehyde Emissions from Leather
June, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
46.
IS 1637:2023
CYCLE SADDLE LEATHER - SPEClFICATION Second Revision
-
Indigenous
47.
IS 1639:1960
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Specification for east india tanned kips and skins
August, 2024
1
Indigenous
48.
IS 1640:2025
Hides, Skins, and Leather - Vocabulary (Second Revision)
-
Indigenous
49.
IS 1640:2007
Reviewed In : 2022
Glossary of terms relating to hides, skins and leather (First Revision)
October, 2022
-
Indigenous
50.
IS 16650:2025
LEATHER - CHEMICAL TESTS - DETERMINATION OF THE FREE FORMALDEHYDE IN PROCESS AUXILIARIES (First Revision)
-
Modified/Technically Equivalent
51.
IS 1691 (Part 3):2018
ISO 15702 : 1998
Reviewed In : 2023
Methods of Micro-Biological, Colour Fastness and Microscopical Tests for Leather Part 3 Colour Fastness to Machine Washing ( First Revision )
March, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
52.
IS 18304:2023
ISO 20136:2020
LEATHER DETERMINATION OF DEGRADABILITY BY MICRO-ORGANISMS
-
Identical under dual numbering
53.
IS 18763:2024
DETERMINATION OF SHRINKAGE TEMPERATURE OF LEATHER (OVER 100 �C)
-
Indigenous
54.
IS 2573:2023
LEATHER GAUNTLETS AND MITTENS SPECIFICATION
-
Indigenous
55.
IS 2716:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Myrobalan extract - Specification (Second Revision)
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
56.
IS/ISO 2822-1:1998
ISo 2822-1: 1998
Reviewed In : 2022
Raw cattle hides and calf skins: Part 1 descriptions of defects
October, 2022
-
Identical under single numbering
57.
IS 2954:1978
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for vegetable tanned leather for belting (First Revision)
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
58.
IS 2960:1964
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for bookbinding leather
October, 2022
2
Indigenous
59.
IS 2961:1973
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for chrome retan finished upper leather (First Revision)
August, 2024
1
Indigenous
60.
IS 3020:1976
Reviewed In : 2024
Spcification for leather for oil seals (First Revision)
August, 2024
1
Indigenous
61.
IS 3020:2025
Leather for Oil Seals - Specification (Second revision)
-
Indigenous
62.
IS 3031:2023
LEATHER CASH BAGS SPECIFICATION
-
Indigenous
63.
IS 3840:2011
Reviewed In : 2022
Lining leather - Specification (Third Revision)
December, 2022
1
Indigenous
64.
IS 3946:2024
Leather for Leg Guard — Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
65.
IS 3967:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Cutch - Specification (Second Revision)
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
66.
IS 3968:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Wattle bark - Specification (First Revision)
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
67.
IS 3969:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Goran bark - Specification (Second Revision)
December, 2024
-
Indigenous
68.
IS 3982:1997
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Sheepskin leather for orthopaedic linings - Specification (First Revision)
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
69.
IS 3983:2024
GOATSKIN PARCHMENT FOR ORTHOPAEDIC PURPOSES SPECIFICATION
-
Indigenous
70.
IS 3985:1983
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for leather for rugby ball (First Revision)
December, 2022
1
Indigenous
71.
IS 3999:2015
Reviewed In : 2020
Casein based aqueous pigments and finishes - Specification (First Revision)
December, 2020
-
Indigenous
72.
IS 4054:2025
Neatsfoot Oil - Specification (First revision)
-
Indigenous
73.
IS 4054:1966
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for neatsfoot oil
March, 2020
1
Indigenous
74.
IS 4056:1966
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for fish oil for leather industry
March, 2020
-
Indigenous
75.
IS 4102:1983
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for leather for shuttlecock caps (First Revision)
August, 2019
-
Indigenous
76.
IS 4191:1967
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Specification for leather for volleyball
August, 2024
1
Indigenous
77.
IS 4207:1967
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Specification for leather for football
August, 2024
1
Indigenous
78.
IS/ISO 4683-1:1998
ISO 4683-1: 1998
Reviewed In : 2022
Raw sheep skins: Part 1 descriptions of defects
October, 2022
-
Identical under single numbering
79.
IS/ISO 4683-2:1999
ISO 4683-2: 1999
Reviewed In : 2022
Raw sheep skins: Part 2 designation and presentation
October, 2022
-
Identical under single numbering
80.
IS 5024:2024
Buffalo-Butt Leather for Knee Bushings — Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
81.
IS 5034:2024
ISO 5431 : 2022
Leather � Wet Blue Goat Skin � Specification (Third Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
82.
IS 5127:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Babul bark - Specification (First Revision)
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
83.
IS 5128:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Avaram bark - Specification (First Revision)
February, 2025
-
Indigenous
84.
IS/ISO 5432:2024
ISO 5432 : 2022
Leather — Wet Blue Sheep Skins — Specification (Second Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
85.
IS/ISO 5432:2013
ISO 5432
Leather Wet blue sheep skins Specification
-
Identical under dual numbering
86.
IS 5465:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Sonali bark - Specification (First Revision)
February, 2025
-
Indigenous
87.
IS 5466:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Vegetable tanning materials - Methods of test (First Revision)
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
88.
IS 5570:1987
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for pickled goat skins (First Revision)
August, 2019
-
Indigenous
89.
IS 5597:1970
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for leather for boxing gloves
August, 2019
-
Indigenous
90.
IS 5609:1983
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for leather for hockey ball (First Revision)
December, 2022
-
Indigenous
91.
IS 5677:2025
Shoe Upper Leather for Direct Moulding Processes - Specification (Second Revision)
-
Indigenous
92.
IS 5677:1986
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for shoe upper leather for direct moulding processes (First Revision)
August, 2024
2
Indigenous
93.
IS 5712:2023
Slickers for Leather Industry - Specification
-
Indigenous
94.
IS 575:2024
Chrome Belt Lace Leather — Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
95.
IS 576:1989
Reviewed In : 2022
Leather - glazed kid for shoe uppers - specification (Second Revision)
October, 2022
1
Indigenous
96.
IS 577:1986
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for upholstery leather (First Revision)
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
97.
IS 578:2023
ISO20942:2019
LEATHER FULL CHROME UPPER LEATHER SPECIFICATION AND TEST METHOD (Fourth Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
98.
IS 579:2017

Reviewed In : 2022
Vegetable tanned sole leather - Specification (Fourth Revision)
April, 2022
-
Indigenous
99.
IS 580:1973
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for harness leather (Second Revision)
August, 2024
2
Indigenous
100.
IS 580:2025
Harness Leather - Specification (Third Revision)
-
Indigenous
101.
IS 581:1976
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for vegetable tanned hydraulic leather (Second Revision)
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
102.
IS 581:2025
Vegetable tanned hydraulic Leather - specification (third revision)
-
Indigenous
103.
IS 582:1970
Reviewed In : 2024
Methods of chemical testing of leather (First Revision)
August, 2024
1
Indigenous
104.
IS 582 (Part 1):2017
ISO 4684 : 2005
Reviewed In : 2022
Methods of chemical testing of leather: Part 1 determination of volatile matter (Second Revision)
October, 2022
-
Identical under dual numbering
105.
IS 582 (Part 2):2024
ISO 4098 : 2018
Methods of Chemical Testing of Leather Part 2 Determination of Water-Soluble Matter, Water-Soluble Inorganic Matter and Water-Soluble Organic Matter (First Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
106.
IS 582 (Part 3):2017
ISO 4047 : 1977
Reviewed In : 2023
Methods of chemical testing of leather: Part 3 determination of sulphated total ash and sulphated water - Insoluble ash (Second Revision)
March, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
107.
IS 582 (Part 4):2022
ISO 19070 : 2016
METHODS OF CHEMICAL TESTING OF LEATHER Part 4 N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone NMP in leather
-
Identical under dual numbering
108.
IS 582 (Part 5/Sec 1):2024
ISO 17234-1 : 2020
Methods of Chemical Testing of Leather Part 5 Determination of Certain Azo Colorants in Dyed Leathers Section 1 Determination of Certain Aromatic Amines Derived from Azo Colorants (First Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
109.
IS 582 (Part 5/Sec 2):2018
ISO 17234-2 : 2011
Reviewed In : 2023
METHODS OF CHEMICAL TESTING OF LEATHER PART 5 DETERMINATION OF CERTAIN AZO COLORANTS IN DYED LEATHERS SECTION 2 DETERMINATION OF 4-AMINOAZOBENZENE
July, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
110.
IS 582 (Part 6/Sec 1):2024
ISO 17072-1 : 2019
METHODS OF CHEMICAL TESTING OF LEATHER: PART 6 DETERMINATION OF METAL CONTENT SECTION 1 EXTRACTABLE METALS (First Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
111.
IS 582 (Part 6/Sec 2):2024
ISO 17072-2 : 2022
METHODS OF CHEMICAL TESTING OF LEATHER: PART 6 DETERMINATION OF METAL CONTENT SECTION 2 TOTAL METAL CONTENT (First Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
112.
IS 582 (Part 7):2024
ISO 14088 : 2020
METHODS OF CHEMICAL TESTING OF LEATHER: PART 7 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF TANNING AGENTS BY FILTER METHOD (First Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
113.
IS 582 (Part 8/Sec 1):2024
ISO 13365-1:2020
METHODS OF CHEMICAL TESTING OF LEATHER: PART 8 DETERMINATION OF THE PRESERVATIVE TCMTB PCMC OPP OIT CONTENT IN LEATHER BY LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY SECTION 1 ACETONITRILE EXTRACTION METHOD ( first Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
114.
IS 582 (Part 8/Sec 2):2024
ISO 13365-2 : 2020
METHOD OF CHEMICAL TESTING OF LEATHER: PART 8 DETERMINATION OF THE PRESERVATIVE TCMTB PCMC OPP OIT CONTENT IN LEATHER BY LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY SECTION 2 ARTIFICIAL PERSPIRATION EXTRACTION METHOD
-
Identical under dual numbering
115.
IS 582 (Part 9):2022
ISO 4045 : 2018
METHODS OF CHEMICAL TESTING OF LEATHER Part 9 Determination of pH and difference figure
-
Identical under dual numbering
116.
IS 582 (Part 10/Sec 1):2022
ISO 5398-1 : 2018
METHODS OF CHEMICAL TESTING OF LEATHER Part 10 Determination of chromic oxide content Section 1 Quantification by titration
-
Identical under dual numbering
117.
IS 582 (Part 10/Sec 3):2022
ISO 5398-3 : 2018
METHODS OF CHEMICAL TESTING OF LEATHER Part 10 Determination of chromic oxide content Section 3 Quantification by atomic absorption spectrometry
-
Identical under dual numbering
118.
IS 582 (Part 10/Sec 4):2022
ISO 5398-4 : 2018
METHODS OF CHEMICAL TESTING OF LEATHER Part 10 Determination of chromic oxide content Section 4 Quantification by inductively coupled plasma ICP
-
Identical under dual numbering
119.
IS 582 (Part 11/Sec 1):2022
ISO 17075-1
METHODS OF CHEMICAL TESTING OF LEATHER Part 11 Determination of chromium(VI) content in leather Section 1: Colorimetric method
-
Identical under dual numbering
120.
IS 582 (Part 11/Sec 2):2022
ISO 17075-2
METHODS OF CHEMICAL TESTING OF LEATHER Part 11 Determination of chromiumVI content in leather Section 2 : Chromatographic method
-
Identical under dual numbering
121.
IS 582 (Part 12):2022
ISO 5397:1984
METHODS OF CHEMICAL TESTING OF LEATHER Part 12 Determination of nitrogen content and hide substance Titrimetric method
-
Identical under dual numbering
122.
IS 582 (Part 13):2022
ISO 5400:1984
METHODS OF CHEMICAL TESTING OF LEATHER Part 13 Determination of total silicon content Reduced molybdosilicate spectrometric method
-
Identical under dual numbering
123.
IS 582 (Part 14):2022
ISO 4048:2018
METHODS OF CHEMICAL TESTING OF LEATHER Part 14 DETERMINATION OF MATTER SOLUBLE IN DICHLOROMETHANE AND FREE FATTY ACID CONTENT
-
Identical under dual numbering
124.
IS 582 (Part 15/Sec 1):2024
ISO 18218-1:2023
Methods of Chemical Testing of Leather Part 15 Determination of Ethoxylated Alkylphenols (APEO) Section 1 Direct Method
-
Identical under dual numbering
125.
IS 582 (Part 15/Sec 2):2024
ISO 18218-2:2019
Methods of Chemical Testing of Leather Part 15 Determination of Ethoxylated Alkylphenols (APEO) Section 2 Indirect Method
-
Identical under dual numbering
126.
IS 5866:1979
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for chrome leather for high altitude gloves (First Revision)
August, 2024
1
Indigenous
127.
IS 5867:1970
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for leatherboards or insole
July, 2024
1
Indigenous
128.
IS 5868 (Part 1):1983
Reviewed In : 2024
Method of sampling for leather (First Revision)
August, 2024
-
Identical under dual numbering
129.
IS 5868 (Part 1):2025
ISO 2588 : 2014
Leather - Methods of Sampling Part 1 Number of items for a gross sample (second revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
130.
IS 5868 (Part 2):2025
ISO 2418 : 2023
Leather - Methods of sampling Part 2 Position and Preparation of Specimens for Testing for Chemical, Physical, Mechanical and Fastness Tests (second revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
131.
IS 5914:1970
Reviewed In : 2024
Methods of physical testing of leather
August, 2024
1
Indigenous
132.
IS 5914 (Part 1):2018
ISO 17229 : 2002
Reviewed In : 2023
Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 1 Determination of Water Vapour Absorption
March, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
133.
IS 5914 (Part 2/Sec 1):2022
ISO 17076-1: 2020
Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 2 Determination of Abrasion Resistance Section 1 Taber Method
-
Identical under dual numbering
134.
IS 5914 (Part 2/Sec 2):2017
ISO 17076-2 : 2011
Reviewed In : 2023
Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 2 Determination of Abrasion Resistance Section 2 Martindale Ball Plate Method
March, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
135.
IS 5914 (Part 3/Sec 1):2022
ISO 26082-1: 2019
Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 3 Determination of Soiling Section 1 Rubbing Martindale Method First Revision
-
Identical under dual numbering
136.
IS 5914 (Part 3/Sec 1):2022
ISO 26082-1: 2019
Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 3 Determination of Soiling Section 1 Rubbing Martindale Method First Revision
-
Identical under dual numbering
137.
IS 5914 (Part 3/Sec 2):2017
ISO 26082-2 : 2012
Reviewed In : 2023
Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 3 Determination of Soiling Section 2 Tumbling Method
March, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
138.
IS 5914 (Part 4):2023
ISO 2420 : 2017
Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 4 Determination of apparent density and mass per unit area
-
Identical under dual numbering
139.
IS 5914 (Part 5/Sec 1):2023
ISO 3377-1:2011
Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 5 Determination of tear load Section 1 Single edge tear
-
Identical under dual numbering
140.
IS 5914 (Part 5/Sec 2):2023
ISO 3377-2:2016
Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 5 Determination of tear load Section 2 Double edge tear
-
Identical under dual numbering
141.
IS 5914 (Part 6/Sec 1):2023
ISO 5402-1 : 2022
Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 6 Determination of flex resistance Section 1 Flexometer method
-
Identical under dual numbering
142.
IS 5914 (Part 6/Sec 2):2023
ISO 5402-2:2015
Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 6 Determination of flex resistance Section 2 Vamp flex method
-
Identical under dual numbering
143.
IS 5914 (Part 7):2023
ISO 3378 : 2002
Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 7 Determination of resistance to grain cracking and grain crack index
-
Identical under dual numbering
144.
IS 5914 (Part 8):2023
ISO 3376: 2020
METHODS OF PHYSICAL TESTING OF LEATHER PART 8 DETERMINATION OF TENSILE STRENGTH AND PERCENTAGE ELONGATION
-
Identical under dual numbering
145.
IS 5914 (Part 9):2024
ISO 17232 : 2017
METHODS OF PHYSICAL TESTING OF LEATHER PART 9 DETERMINATION OF HEAT RESISTANCE OF PATENT LEATHER
-
Identical under dual numbering
146.
IS 5914 (Part 10):2025
ISO 17186 : 2011
Methods of physical testing of leather Part 10 Determination of surface coating thickness
-
Identical under dual numbering
147.
IS 5914 (Part 11):2025
ISO 2589 : 2016
Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 11 Determination of Thickness
-
Identical under dual numbering
148.
IS 5914 (Part 12):2025
ISO 14268 : 2023
Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 12 Determination of Water Vapour Permeability
-
Identical under dual numbering
149.
IS 5914 (Part 13):2025
ISO 17235 : 2015
Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 13 Determination of Softness
-
Identical under dual numbering
150.
IS 6153:1971
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for protective leather clothing
August, 2024
1
Indigenous
151.
IS 6191:1971
Reviewed In : 2024
Micro - Biological colour fastness and microscopical tests for leather
August, 2024
1
Indigenous
152.
IS 6191 (Part 1):2018
ISO 15700 : 1998
Reviewed In : 2023
Methods of Micro-Biological, Colour Fastness and Microscopical Tests for Leather Part 1 Colour Fastness to Water Spotting
March, 2023
-
153.
IS 6191 (Part 2):2017
ISO 11642 : 2012
Reviewed In : 2023
Methods of Micro-Biological, Colour Fastness and Microcopical Tests for Leather Part 2 Colour Fastness to Water
March, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
154.
IS 6191 (Part 3):2018
ISO 15702 : 1998
Reviewed In : 2023
Methods of Micro-Biological, Colour Fastness and Microscopical Test for Leather Part 3 Colour Fastness to Machine Washing ( First Revision)
March, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
155.
IS 6191 (Part 4):2024
ISO 11640 : 2018
Methods of Micro-Biological, Colour Fastness and Microscopical Tests for Leather Part 4 Colour Fastness to Cycles of to-and-fro Rubbing (First Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
156.
IS 6191 (Part 5):2024
ISO 11644 : 2022
Methods of Micro-Biological, Colour Fastness and Microscopical Tests for Leather Part 5 Test for Adhesion of Finish (First Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
157.
IS 6191 (Part 6):2023
ISO 11641:2012
Methods of Micro-Biological Colour Fastness and Microscopical Tests for Leather Part 6 Colour Fastness to Perspiration
-
Identical under dual numbering
158.
IS 6191 (Part 7):2025
ISO 15701: 2022
Methods of Micro-Biological Colour Fastness and Microscopical Tests for Leather Part 7 Colour Fastness to Migration into Polymeric Material
-
Identical under dual numbering
159.
IS 6191 (Part 8):2025
ISO 17228:2015
Methods of Micro-Biological Colour Fastness and Microscopical Tests for Leather Part 8 Change in Colour With Accelerated Ageing
-
Identical under dual numbering
160.
IS 6199:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Wattle extract - Specification (First Revision)
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
161.
IS 622:2024
RUSSET-LEATHER SPECIFICATION
-
Indigenous
162.
IS 6301:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Basic chromium sulphate (For Tanning) - Specification (First Revision)
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
163.
IS 6351:2023
Unhairing and Scudding knife for leather industry - Specification
-
Indigenous
164.
IS 6357:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Sulphated oil for leather fatliquoring - Specification (First Revision)
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
165.
IS 6369:2023
Fleshing knife for leather industry Specification
-
Indigenous
166.
IS 6657:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Sal bark - Specification (First Revision)
February, 2025
-
Indigenous
167.
IS 6658:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Cashew testa - Specification (First Revision)
February, 2025
-
Indigenous
168.
IS/ISO 7482-1:1998
ISO 7482-1: 1998
Reviewed In : 2022
Raw goat skins: Part 1 descriptions of defects
October, 2022
-
Identical under single numbering
169.
IS/ISO 7482-3:2005
ISO 7482-3: 2005
Reviewed In : 2022
Raw goat skins: Part 3 guidelines for grading on the basis of defects
October, 2022
-
Identical under single numbering
170.
IS 7656:2024
ISO 22244:2020
Curing and Preservation - Code of Practice Part 1: For For Raw Hides (First Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
171.
IS 7656 (Part 1):2024
ISO 22244:2020
Curing and Preservation - Code of Practice Part 1: For For Raw Hides (First Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
172.
IS 7656 (Part 2):2024
ISO 22284:2020
Curing and Preservation - Code of Practice Part 2: For Goat and Sheep Skins (First Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
173.
IS 7721:1986
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for chrome tanned leather laces for heavy duty footwear (First Revision)
August, 2019
-
Indigenous
174.
IS 7742:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Synthetic emulsion resin binders - Specification (First Revision)
February, 2025
-
Indigenous
175.
IS 7954:2023
Suitcases - Specification
-
Indigenous
176.
IS B8087:1976
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Specification for Briefcases
July, 2024
-
Indigenous
177.
IS 8155:1976
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for portfolios
August, 2019
-
Indigenous
178.
IS 8170:1981
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Guidelines for identification of finis - Hed leather for export (Third Revision)
August, 2019
-
Indigenous
179.
IS 8517:1977
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for Bag , Air Travel
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
180.
IS 8518:1977
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for suitcase, air travel
August, 2019
-
Indigenous
181.
IS 8601:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Myrobalan nuts (Whole And Crushed) for tanning industry - Specification (First Revision)
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
182.
IS 8863 (Part 1):1978
Reviewed In : 2023
Leather sealing cups: Part 1 `U' cups
March, 2023
-
Indigenous
183.
IS 9004:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Tamarind seed testa - Specification (First Revision)
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
184.
IS 9155:1979
Reviewed In : 2024
SPECIFICATION FOR LEATHER FOR GAS METER DIAPHRAGMS
July, 2024
1
Indigenous
185.
IS 9155:2025
Leather for Gas Meter Diaphragms - Specification(First Revision)
-
Indigenous
186.
IS 9159:2023
Guidelines for Grading of Raw Hides and Skins (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
187.
IS 9160:2023
Trimming of Indian Cattle Hides - Guidelines (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
188.
IS 9161:2023
Guidelines for selection of finished zuggrain leather for boot and shoe uppers
-
Indigenous
189.
IS 9426:2023
Guidelines for procurement of hides and skins
-
Indigenous
190.
IS 9662 (Part 1):2023
Code of practice for construction and assembly of leather sealing cups Part I U cups First Revision
-
Indigenous
191.
IS 9663:2023
Flaying of Hides and Skins - Code of Practice ( First Revision )
-
Indigenous
192.
IS 9664:2023
Diameters of Sealing Areas for Use of Leather Cups - Specification ( First Revision )
-
Indigenous

Standards Under Develpoment

Projects Approved

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Preliminary Draft Standards

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Drafts Standards in WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Draft Standards Completed WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
CHD 17 (28213)
Revision of: IS 12435:1988
GRADING OF HIDES AND SKINS ON THE BASIS OF MASS AND SIZE GUIDELINES First Revision
2
CHD 17 (28220)
Revision of: IS 1017:1983
Chamois Leather Specification Third Revision
3
CHD 17 (28221)
Revision of: IS 5867:1970
Leather Board for Footwear Insole Specification First Revision
4
CHD 17 (28698)
Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 14 Determination of resistance to horizontal spread of flame
5
CHD 17 (28699)
Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 15 Determination of Water Resistance of Heavy Leathers
6
CHD 17 (28714)
Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 16 Leather Determination of Water Resistance of Flexible Leather Section 1 Repeated linear compression Penetrometer
7
CHD 17 (28715)
Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 17 Determination of Water Repellency of Garment Leather
8
CHD 17 (28720)
Methods of Micro-Biological Colour Fastness and Microscopical Tests for Leather Part 9 Leather - Measuring the Colour and Colour Difference of Finished Leather
9
CHD 17 (28721)
Methods of Micro-Biological Colour Fastness and Microscopical Tests for Leather Part 10 Leather - Tests for colour fastness - Colour fastness to crocking

Finalized Draft Indian Standard

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
CHD 17 (26062)
Revision of: IS 5868:1983
Leather - Methods of Sampling Part 3 Specimen and Test Piece Conditioning for Physical and Mechanical Tests second revision
2
CHD 17 (26117)
Revision of: IS 14970:2001
Leather Determination of distension and strength of surface Ball burst method first revision

Finalized Draft Indian Standards under Print

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
CHD 17 (27748)
Leather for Utility Gloves - Specification First Revision Amendment - 1
2
CHD 17 (28030)
Specification for leather for cricket ball First Revision Amendment - 1
3
CHD 17 (28188)

Revision of: IS 2960:1964
Bookbinding Leather - Specification first revision


Aspect Wise Report

 
 Product:   87
 Code of Practices :    16
 Methods of Test :   70
 Terminology :   2
 Dimensions :   1
 System Standard :   0
 Safety Standard :   0
 Others :    1
 Service Specification :    0
 Process Specification :    0
 Unclassified :    0
 


Annexure-I :List of Indian Standards Withdrawn/Superseded

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
1.
IS 1016:1956
Methods of sampling and test for oil tanned leather
2.
IS 16254:2014
ISO 17232 : 2006
Reviewed In : 2019
Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of heat resistance of patent leather
3.
IS 16255:2014
ISO 22288 : 2006
Reviewed In : 2019
Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of flex resistance by the vamp flex method
4.
IS 16258:2015
ISO 4045 : 2008
Leather - Chemical tests - Determination of pH
5.
IS 16296 (Part 1):2014
ISO 5398-1 : 2007
Reviewed In : 2019
Leather - Chemical determination of chromic oxide content Part 1 quantification by titration
6.
IS 16296 (Part 3):2014
ISO 5398-3 : 2007
Reviewed In : 2019
Eather - Chemical determination of chromic oxide content Part 3 quantification by atomic absorption spectrometry
7.
IS 16296 (Part 4):2015
ISO 5398-4 : 2007
Leather - Chemical determination of chromic oxide content Part 4 quantification by inductively coupled plasma - Optical emission spectrometer ICP - OES
8.
IS 1636:1960
Chrome waxed sole leather
9.
IS 2276:1962
Vegetable and aluminium tanned snakeskins
10.
IS 2545:1963
Vegetable Tanned Lizardskins
11.
IS 2574:1963
Leather gauntlets for workers in iron and steel industry
12.
IS 2575:1963
Leather Mittens For Workers In Iron And Steel Industry
13.
IS 3297:1965
Water-resistant Vegetable Tanned Sole Leather
14.
IS 8121:1987
Reviewed In : 2019
Specification for chromed buff calf skin in wet - Blue condition First Revision
15.
IS 9023:1978
Handbag lady s


Annexure-II :List of Indian Product Standards

SI. No.
IS No. & Year
Title
1.
IS 1015:2000
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Leather pump buckets and seat valves made from vegetable taned leather - Specification Second Revision
2.
IS 1017:1983
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for chamois leather Second Revision
3.
IS 10286:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
BLEACHING SYNTANS SPECIFICATION
4.
IS 10845:1984
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for bag pilot
5.
IS 11749:1986
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for manually operated toggle clips for leather industry
6.
IS 11944:1987
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for wallet leather
7.
IS 11987:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Wax - Emulsion for leather finishing - Specification First Revision
8.
IS 12623:2022
Leather Bovine Wet Blue - Specification First Revision
9.
IS 12718:2025
Leather for Garments - Performance Requirements First Revision
10.
IS 1273:2024
Leather Pump Buckets Made from Chrome Tanned Leather Specification Second Revision
11.
IS 13022:1991
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Enzyme bates Alkaline - specification
12.
IS 13023:1991
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Enzyme bates Acidic - Specification
13.
IS 13024:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Syntans for prevention of sludge formation in vegetable tan liquor - Specification First Revision
14.
IS 13307:1992
Reviewed In : 2024
Resin finished shoe uppers from goat and sheep skins - Specification
15.
IS 13527:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Replacement syntans - Specification First Revision
16.
IS 13528:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Pretanning syntans - Specification First Revision
17.
IS 13606:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Synthetic sulphochlorinated fatliquors for leather processing - Specification First Revision
18.
IS 13625:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Retanning syntans including acrylic and related syntans - Specification First Revision
19.
IS 14360:2012
Reviewed In : 2022
Semichrome suede upper leather - Specification First Revision
20.
IS 14361:2011
Reviewed In : 2022
Patent leather - Specification First Revision
21.
IS 14488:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Sulphited fatliquors for leather - Specification First Revision
22.
IS 14583:2025
Suede Lining Leather - Specification First Revision
23.
IS 14898:2001
Reviewed In : 2020
Eco criteria for finished leather - Specification
24.
IS 15776:2008
Reviewed In : 2024
Polyurethane Pu coated leather - Specification
25.
IS 15779:2007
Reviewed In : 2022
Metal complex syntans - Specification
26.
IS 1637:2023
CYCLE SADDLE LEATHER - SPEClFICATION Second Revision
27.
IS 1639:1960
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Specification for east india tanned kips and skins
28.
IS 2573:2023
LEATHER GAUNTLETS AND MITTENS SPECIFICATION
29.
IS 2716:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Myrobalan extract - Specification Second Revision
30.
IS 2954:1978
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for vegetable tanned leather for belting First Revision
31.
IS 2960:1964
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for bookbinding leather
32.
IS 2961:1973
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for chrome retan finished upper leather First Revision
33.
IS 3020:2025
Leather for Oil Seals - Specification Second revision
34.
IS 3031:2023
LEATHER CASH BAGS SPECIFICATION
35.
IS 3840:2011
Reviewed In : 2022
Lining leather - Specification Third Revision
36.
IS 3946:2024
Leather for Leg Guard Specification First Revision
37.
IS 3967:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Cutch - Specification Second Revision
38.
IS 3968:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Wattle bark - Specification First Revision
39.
IS 3969:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Goran bark - Specification Second Revision
40.
IS 3982:1997
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Sheepskin leather for orthopaedic linings - Specification First Revision
41.
IS 3983:2024
GOATSKIN PARCHMENT FOR ORTHOPAEDIC PURPOSES SPECIFICATION
42.
IS 3985:1983
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for leather for rugby ball First Revision
43.
IS 3999:2015
Reviewed In : 2020
Casein based aqueous pigments and finishes - Specification First Revision
44.
IS 4054:2025
Neatsfoot Oil - Specification First revision
45.
IS 4056:1966
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for fish oil for leather industry
46.
IS 4102:1983
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for leather for shuttlecock caps First Revision
47.
IS 4191:1967
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Specification for leather for volleyball
48.
IS 4207:1967
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Specification for leather for football
49.
IS 5024:2024
Buffalo-Butt Leather for Knee Bushings Specification First Revision
50.
IS 5034:2024
ISO 5431 : 2022
Leather Wet Blue Goat Skin Specification Third Revision
51.
IS 5127:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Babul bark - Specification First Revision
52.
IS 5128:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Avaram bark - Specification First Revision
53.
IS/ISO 5432:2024
ISO 5432 : 2022
Leather Wet Blue Sheep Skins Specification Second Revision
54.
IS 5465:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Sonali bark - Specification First Revision
55.
IS 5570:1987
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for pickled goat skins First Revision
56.
IS 5597:1970
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for leather for boxing gloves
57.
IS 5609:1983
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for leather for hockey ball First Revision
58.
IS 5677:2025
Shoe Upper Leather for Direct Moulding Processes - Specification Second Revision
59.
IS 5712:2023
Slickers for Leather Industry - Specification
60.
IS 575:2024
Chrome Belt Lace Leather Specification First Revision
61.
IS 576:1989
Reviewed In : 2022
Leather - glazed kid for shoe uppers - specification Second Revision
62.
IS 577:1986
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for upholstery leather First Revision
63.
IS 579:2017

Reviewed In : 2022
Vegetable tanned sole leather - Specification Fourth Revision
64.
IS 580:2025
Harness Leather - Specification Third Revision
65.
IS 581:2025
Vegetable tanned hydraulic Leather - specification third revision
66.
IS 5866:1979
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for chrome leather for high altitude gloves First Revision
67.
IS 5867:1970
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for leatherboards or insole
68.
IS 6153:1971
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for protective leather clothing
69.
IS 6199:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Wattle extract - Specification First Revision
70.
IS 622:2024
RUSSET-LEATHER SPECIFICATION
71.
IS 6301:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Basic chromium sulphate For Tanning - Specification First Revision
72.
IS 6351:2023
Unhairing and Scudding knife for leather industry - Specification
73.
IS 6357:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Sulphated oil for leather fatliquoring - Specification First Revision
74.
IS 6369:2023
Fleshing knife for leather industry Specification
75.
IS 6657:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Sal bark - Specification First Revision
76.
IS 6658:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Cashew testa - Specification First Revision
77.
IS 7721:1986
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for chrome tanned leather laces for heavy duty footwear First Revision
78.
IS 7742:2013
Reviewed In : 2025
Synthetic emulsion resin binders - Specification First Revision
79.
IS 7954:2023
Suitcases - Specification
80.
IS B8087:1976
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Specification for Briefcases
81.
IS 8155:1976
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for portfolios
82.
IS 8517:1977
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for Bag Air Travel
83.
IS 8518:1977
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for suitcase air travel
84.
IS 8601:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Myrobalan nuts Whole And Crushed for tanning industry - Specification First Revision
85.
IS 8863 (Part 1):1978
Reviewed In : 2023
Leather sealing cups Part 1 U cups
86.
IS 9004:2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Tamarind seed testa - Specification First Revision
87.
IS 9155:2025
Leather for Gas Meter Diaphragms - Specification First Revision