Electrical Testing

IS 5950 (1984) Testing

IS 5950 (1984) is a BIS product testing standard for cables & wires (2 notified products). Book laboratory testing required for ISI Mark / CRS certification.

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IS (Indian Standards) — typically accepted in India. Bureau of Indian Standards test methods — primary evidence for BIS / India market compliance and many domestic buyer specs.

Product category: Cables & Wires
Main standard: IS 5950 (1984)
Test type: Electrical safety
Accreditation: ISO/IEC 17025 / NABL (BIS-recognised labs)
Testing timeline: 10–15 working days
Sample size required: 5–10 production units (lab-confirmed)
Tentative testing price: ₹10K – ₹12K

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IS 5950 (1984) laboratory testing

IS 5950 (1984) is a BIS certification testing standard. Products notified under this IS must be tested in recognised laboratories before ISI Mark / CRS registration can proceed.

Discipline

Mapped under Electrical Testing based on the typical product family (Cables & Wires).

What labs typically evaluate

Conformance to the clauses in IS 5950 (1984)
Safety / performance / material checks required for the notified product
Report pack suitable for BIS application and surveillance

BIS products covered by this standard

Next step

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BIS products tested to this standard

2 BIS-notified products map to IS 5950 (1984) — open a product for scheme, labs and indicative costs.

ISI Mark · Cables & Wires

Specification for shot firing cables (For Use Other Than In Shafts)

IS 5950 (1984)

ISI Mark · Cables & Wires

Shot Firing Cables (for Use Other than in Shafts)

IS 5950 (2024)

FAQs about IS 5950 (1984) Testing

What does “IS 5950 (1984) Testing” cover?

IS 5950 (1984) Testing covers the key parameters for this product/test type under IS 5950 (1984). Review the writeup on this page for scope details, then request a quote for your exact sample.

Which accreditation applies?

This scope is typically run in ISO/IEC 17025 / NABL (BIS-recognised labs) accredited laboratories. Confirm the exact lab and NABL scope on your quotation.

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