BIS QCO FOR THE GEO TEXTILES (REINFORCED HDPE MEMBRANE FOR EFFLUENTS AND CHEMICAL RESISTANCE 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 (Reinforced HDPE membrane for effluents and chemical resistance lining) Order, 2023, impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

BIS QCO for the Geo Textiles (Reinforced HDPE membrane for effluents and chemical resistance lining)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Textiles is introducing the "Geo Textiles (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2022," scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2024. This amendment aims to enhance and strengthen the current quality control framework for geotextiles, aiming for improved standards within the industry.

This order specifically applies to products categorized as reinforced HDPE membranes for effluent and chemical resistance lining, with the exception of those designated for export.

To ensure adherence to established standards, the specified products must meet Indian Standard IS 17374:2020 (Geosynthetics - Reinforced HDPE membrane for effluents and chemical resistance lining - Specification) 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 is appointed as both the certifying and enforcing authority for the specified products, specifically reinforced HDPE membranes for effluents and chemical resistance lining. Failure to comply with this order may lead to penalties as per the provisions detailed in the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).

This regulatory measure aims to maintain the quality and standards of geotextiles, particularly focusing on reinforced HDPE membranes for effluents and chemical resistance lining, to promote safety and reliability in the industry.

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

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.

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