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BIS AMENDMENT ORDER FOR THE AGRO TEXTILES (JUTE MAT)
CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT ®ULATORY COMPLIANCE
Date 28th March, 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 Agro Textiles (Jute Mat) (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024.
BIS Amendment Order for the Agro Textiles (Jute Mat)
OVERVIEW
As per the latest directive from the Ministry of Textiles, the Agro Textiles (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024 has been issued and is set to be implemented starting from July 1, 2024.
This directive specifically applies to products known as Jute Mats. It's important to note that this directive does not apply to items intended for export.
The designated products, Jute Mats, must comply with the applicable Indian Standard IS 17070:2019 (Specifications for Jute Agro Textiles used for plant growth and weed suppression).
Moreover, these products must display the Standard Mark acquired via a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, in accordance with the procedures outlined in Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
The Bureau of Indian Standards is appointed as the certifying and regulatory authority for the specified products, Jute Mats.
Anyone found violating the provisions of this Order will face penalties as per the regulations stipulated in the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).
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.gov.in
Implementation Dates: 1st July 2024
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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards
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