BIS QCO FOR THE PROTECTIVE TEXTILES (WATER-PROOF MULTIPURPOSE RAIN PONCHO)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date: 11 September, 2024

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for Protective Textiles (Water-proof multipurpose rain poncho) (Quality Control) Order, 2023, impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

BIS QCO for the Protective Textiles (Water-proof multipurpose rain poncho)

OVERVIEW

Protective Textiles (Quality Control) Amendment Order 2024: Ministry of Textile Announces Effective Date Upon Official Gazette Publication

This directive is formulated to govern the quality standards for products or items, particularly waterproof multipurpose rain ponchos, with the exception of those destined for export.

In compliance with the specified criteria, products or items, as outlined in IS 17286 : 2019 (Textiles - Waterproof multipurpose rain poncho with convertibility as bivouac - Specification), must meet the relevant Indian Standard and display the Standard Mark. Manufacturers must acquire a license from the Bureau, adhering to 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 body for the designated products or items, such as waterproof multipurpose rain ponchos.

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Any individual discovered to be in breach of this order will be subject to penalties as per the stipulations set forth in the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).

This regulatory framework strives to ensure the safety and quality of Protective Textiles, specifically waterproof multipurpose rain ponchos, available in the market. It highlights the significance of following established standards for the well-being of consumers and industry stakeholders alike.

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: 11 September 2024

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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