BIS AMENDMENT ORDER FOR THE AGRO TEXTILES (HAIL PROTECTION NETS (WOVEN))

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT &REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date 28th March, 2024

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

Key update regarding the Indian Standard applicable to current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers for the Agro Textiles (Hail Protection Nets (woven)) (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024.

BIS Amendment Order for the Agro Textiles (Hail Protection Nets (woven))

OVERVIEW

As per the latest directive from the Ministry of Textiles, the Agro Textiles (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024 has been issued and will come into force on July 1, 2024.

This directive specifically applies to goods known as woven Hail Protection Nets. It's important to note that this directive does not apply to items intended for export.

The specified products, woven Hail Protection Nets, must conform to the applicable Indian Standard IS 17730 (Part 2) : 2021 (Agro—Textiles - Hail Protection Nets for Agriculture and Horticulture Purposes Specification Part 2 - Woven Hail Protection Nets).

Furthermore, these products must display the Standard Mark acquired via a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, adhering to the guidelines specified in Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The Bureau of Indian Standards is appointed as the certifying and regulatory authority for the specified products, woven Hail Protection Nets.

Anyone found violating the provisions of this Order will face penalties as per the regulations stipulated in the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).

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.gov.in

Implementation Dates: 1st July 2024

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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