BIS QCO FOR THE PROTECTIVE TEXTILES (CURTAINS AND DRAPES)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date24th May, 2023

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for the Protective Textiles (Curtains and Drapes) (Quality Control) Order, 2023, impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

BIS QCO for the Protective Textiles (Curtains and Drapes)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Textiles will enforce the "Protective Textiles (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2022," starting October 7, 2023. This amendment aims to improve and strengthen the current regulatory framework for quality control of protective textiles, maintaining a commitment to high industry standards.

This order aims to establish quality standards for products, specifically curtains and drapes, with the exception of those intended for export.

According to the specified standards outlined in IS 15741:2007 (Textiles – Resistance to ignition of curtains and drapes - Specification), goods or articles must comply with the relevant Indian Standard and display the Standard Mark. Manufacturers must obtain a license from the Bureau under Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018, to ensure compliance.

The Bureau is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for the specified products, namely curtains and drapes.

Any individual found breaching this directive will be subject to penalties as per the provisions outlined in the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).

This regulatory framework aims to guarantee the safety and quality of protective textiles, particularly curtains and drapes, within the market. It emphasizes adherence to established standards for the benefit of consumers and industry stakeholders.

Implementation Authority :Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002

Tel: +91-11-23231903

Email: txd@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: 7th October 2023

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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