BIS QCO FOR THE GEO TEXTILES (GEOCELLS)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date10th October, 2023

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

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

BIS QCO for the Geo Textiles (Geocells)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Textiles will introduce the "Geo Textiles (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2022," scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2024. This amendment aims to enhance and bolster the current quality control framework for geotextiles, ensuring elevated standards across the industry.

This order specifically applies to products categorized as geocells, with the exception of those intended for export.

To comply with established standards, the specified products must meet Indian Standard IS 17483 (Part 2): 2020 (Geosynthetics - Geocells - Specification Part 2 Slope Erosion Protection Application) and display the Standard Mark. Manufacturers must acquire a license from the Bureau under Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The Bureau is appointed as the certifying and enforcing authority for the specified products, specifically geocells. Violations of this order may incur penalties as per the provisions outlined in the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).

This regulatory measure aims to ensure the quality and standards of geotextiles, particularly focusing on geocells, to promote safety and reliability within the industry.

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: 1st January 2024

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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