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BIS QCO FOR THE GEO TEXTILES (JUTE GEOTEXTILES)
CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Date10th October, 2023
Place: New Delhi
Dear Reader,
We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for the Geo Textiles (Jute Geotextiles) (Quality Control) Order, 2023, impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.
BIS QCO for the Geo Textiles (Jute Geotextiles)
OVERVIEW
The Ministry of Textiles has introduced the "Geo Textiles (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2022," scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2024. This amendment aims to enhance and fortify the current quality control framework for geo textiles, thereby ensuring elevated standards within the industry.
This order applies specifically to goods or articles categorized as Jute Geotextiles, with the exception of those intended for export.
To meet established standards, the specified goods must conform to Indian Standard IS 14715 (Part 1): 2016 (Jute Geotextiles Part 1 for Strengthening of Sub-Grade in Roads - Specification) and display the Standard Mark. Manufacturers must acquire a license from the Bureau as per Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
The Bureau serves as both the certifying and enforcing body for the specified goods or articles, specifically Jute Geotextiles. Failure to comply with this regulation may result in penalties as per the provisions outlined in the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).
This regulatory initiative aims to maintain the quality and standards of Geo Textiles, particularly focusing on Jute Geotextiles, to enhance safety and reliability across 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
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