Jute bags are ideal for carrying heavier items due to their sturdy construction and thick handles. Their strength makes them perfect for holding products like milk. Additionally, the natural color of jute bags provides an excellent surface for printing and customization.

Jute bags are commonly used in various applications, including the packaging of food grains, cereals, rice, wheat, sugar, coffee, cashew nuts, peanuts, and vegetables.

IS 12650 specifies the constructional details and requirements for jute bags used to pack 50 kg of food grains. This standard ensures that jute bags meet the necessary specifications for durability and suitability in packaging food grains.

Tests

Required Tests for Jute bags for packing 50 Kg foodgrains.

• Dimensions

• Mass

• Average Breaking Strength of Sacking

• Average Seam Strength

• Moisture Regain

• Oil content on dry de-oiled material

• Conditioning

• Seam

• Safety

• Hemming at the Mouth

• Safety stitch

• Freedom from Defects

• Corrected mass per bag

How to Obtain a BIS License for Jute Bags For Packing 50 Kg Foodgrains

To obtain a BIS license for jute bags used to pack 50 kg of food grains, the following requisites must be met:

• Raw Material Conformity: Ensure that raw materials comply with IS 12650 standards.

• In-House Testing Laboratory: Maintain a laboratory equipped for mandatory tests.

• Qualified Quality Control Personnel: Employ competent personnel for quality control.

• Compliance with BIS Guidelines: Follow BIS guidelines and IS 12650 standards for jute bags.

Additionally, obtaining a BIS license requires the submission of three major categories of documents:

• Administrative Details

• Technical Details

• Quality Control Personnel Details

• Commercial Details

PROCESS FOR BIS ISI MARK CERTIFICATION