BIS QCO FOR THE GEO TEXTILES (LAMINATED HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE) WOVEN GEOMEMBRANE FOR WATER PROOF LINING)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date10th October, 2023

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for the Geo Textiles (Laminated High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Woven Geomembrane for Water Proof Lining) (Quality Control) Order, 2023, impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

BIS QCO for the Geo Textiles (Laminated High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Woven Geomembrane for Water Proof Lining)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Textiles has announced the "Geo Textiles (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2022," set to take effect from January 1, 2024. This amendment aims to bolster the current quality control framework for geo textiles, aiming for improved industry standards.

This order pertains specifically to products categorized as Laminated High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Woven Geomembrane for Waterproof Lining, with the exception of those intended for export.

To maintain conformity with recognized benchmarks, the designated goods must meet Indian Standard IS 15351:2015 (Geotextiles - Laminated High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Woven Geomembrane for Waterproof Lining - Specification) and display the Standard Mark. Manufacturers must secure a license from the Bureau under Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

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The Bureau serves as the certifying and regulatory body for the specified products, specifically Laminated High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Woven Geomembrane for Waterproof Lining. Failure to comply with this regulation may result in penalties as stipulated in the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).

This regulatory initiative aims to maintain the quality and standards of Geo Textiles, focusing on Laminated High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Woven Geomembrane for Waterproof Lining, promoting industry safety and reliability.

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: 1st January 2024

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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