BIS QCO FOR THE GEO TEXTILES (GEOTEXTILES USED AS PROTECTION (OR CUSHIONING) MATERIALS)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date10th October, 2023

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for the Geo Textiles (Geotextiles used as protection (or cushioning) materials) (Quality Control) Order, 2023, impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

BIS QCO for the Geo Textiles (Geotextiles used as protection (or cushioning) materials)

OVERVIEW

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

This order applies specifically to products categorized as geotextiles used as protection or cushioning materials, with the exception of those designated for export.

To meet established standards, the specified products must conform to Indian Standard IS 16090:2013 (Geosynthetics - Geotextiles used as protection or cushioning materials - Specification) 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.

The Bureau is authorized as both the certifying and enforcing body for the specified products, specifically geotextiles used as protection or cushioning materials. Failure to comply with this order may result in penalties as per the provisions outlined in the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).

This regulatory measure aims to maintain the quality and standards of geotextiles, particularly focusing on geotextiles used as protection or cushioning materials, to enhance 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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