BIS QCO FOR THE PROTECTIVE TEXTILES (PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR USE IN WELDING AND ALLIED PROCESSES)

Date: 24th May, 2023

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for Protective Textiles (Protective Clothing for use in welding and allied processes) (Quality Control) Order, 2023, impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

BIS QCO for the Protective Textiles (Protective Clothing for use in welding and allied processes)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Textiles has introduced the "Protective Textiles (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2022," slated to take effect from October 7, 2023. This amendment aims to improve and refine the current regulatory framework for ensuring quality control of protective textiles, ensuring ongoing compliance with elevated industry standards.

This directive is crafted to oversee the quality standards for products or items, particularly Protective Clothing for use in welding and allied processes, with the exception of those intended for export.

Adhering to the specified standards, the products or items, as outlined in IS 16655:2017 (Textiles - Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes), must meet the corresponding Indian Standard and display the Standard Mark. Manufacturers must acquire a license from the Bureau, in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The Bureau is appointed as both the certifying and enforcing entity for the designated products or items, specifically Protective Clothing for use in welding and allied processes.

Any individual discovered to be in breach of this order will be subject to penalties as per the stipulations 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 High Visibility Warning Clothes, available in the market. It underscores the importance of adhering to established standards for the welfare of both 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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