BIS QCO FOR THE PROTECTIVE TEXTILES (HIGH VISIBILITY WARNING CLOTHES)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date24th May, 2023

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for the Protective Textiles (High visibility Warning Clothes) (Quality Control) Order, 2023, impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

BIS QCO for the Protective Textiles (High visibility Warning Clothes)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Textiles has announced the "Protective Textiles (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2022," slated to take effect from October 7, 2023. This update aims to strengthen the regulatory framework governing protective textiles, emphasizing higher standards to uphold quality in the sector.

This order aims to establish quality standards for products like High Visibility Warning Clothes, with the exception of those destined for export, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

To comply with specified standards, products defined under IS 15809:2017 (High visibility warning clothes - Specification, first revision) must meet the corresponding Indian Standard and display the Standard Mark. Manufacturers must obtain a license from the Bureau under Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The Bureau serves as the certifying and regulatory authority for the designated products, specifically High Visibility Warning Clothes.

Those found breaching this order will be subject to penalties as per the provisions detailed in the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).

This regulatory framework is designed to guarantee the safety and quality of Protective Textiles, particularly High Visibility Warning Clothes, in the market. It emphasizes adherence to established standards to benefit 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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