BIS QCO For Medical Textiles (Baby Diaper)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date 23rd October, 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 Medical Textiles (Baby Diaper) (Quality Control) Order, 2023.

Medical Textiles (Baby Diaper)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Textiles has announced an extension for the Quality Control Order, 2023, effective January 1, 2025.

This order specifically applies to products such as Baby Diapers, excluding those intended for export and items produced by Self Help Groups (SHGs).

Self Help Groups (SHGs) are defined as small, informal collectives of 10 to 20 individuals who voluntarily unite based on similar social and economic backgrounds. Their primary goal is to encourage savings habits and collectively manage resources for mutual benefit. In hilly or tribal regions, smaller groups with a minimum of 5 members can also form SHGs.

To ensure compliance, Baby Diapers must conform to the Indian Standard IS 17509:2021 and display the Standard Mark, obtained through a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, as per Scheme – I of Schedule – II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The Bureau of Indian Standards acts as the certifying and enforcing authority for Baby Diapers as outlined in this Order.

Any violations of the provisions set forth in this Order will incur penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).

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, cmd2@bis.gov.in

Implementation Dates: 1st January 2025.

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

Disclaimer: The details shared in this update are for informational purposes exclusively. Readers are advised to seek formal legal counsel before taking any action based on the information provided here.