BIS QCO FOR THE PROTECTIVE TEXTILES (TACTICAL 3 POINT SLING)

Date: 24th May, 2023

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for Protective Textiles (Tactical 3 point sling) (Quality Control) Order, 2023., impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

BIS QCO for the Protective Textiles (Tactical 3 point sling)

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 regulatory framework strives to guarantee the safety and quality of Protective Textiles, particularly Tactical 3 point slings, available in the market. It underscores the importance of adhering to established standards for the welfare of both consumers and industry stakeholders.

In accordance with the specified standards, the products or items, as outlined in IS 16725:2018 (Textiles - Tactical 3 point sling universal - Specification), must meet the corresponding Indian Standard and display the Standard Mark. Manufacturers must secure a license from the Bureau, following Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The Bureau is assigned as both the certifying and enforcing entity for the designated products or items, specifically Tactical 3 point slings.

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).

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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