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THIS IS THE RECENT UPDATE FOR ALL EXISTING LICENSE HOLDERS, NEW APPLICANTS, MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS, AND PRODUCT SELLERS FROM THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILE. IT SPECIFICALLY PERTAINS TO THE BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS QUALITY CONTROL ORDER (BIS QCO) FOR THE AGRO TEXTILES (HDPE LAMINATED WOVEN FLAT LAY TUBE FOR DRIP IRRIGATION).
27th SEPTEMBER 2023
The Ministry of Textiles, exercising its powers under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, on the 27th of September 2023, issued an order titled the Agro Textiles (Quality Control) Order. This regulatory directive, slated to be effective from the 1st of April, 2024, pertains to specific goods as outlined in the attached Schedule. However, it is important to note that the order does not extend to items intended for export.
The prescribed items, namely, the HDPE Laminated Woven Flat lay tube designed for drip irrigation, are required to conform to the applicable Indian Standard IS 16627:2017 (Agro Textiles - Specification for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) laminated woven lay flat tube for utilization in mains and submains of drip irrigation systems)
BIS QCO for the agro textiles (hdpe laminated woven flat lay tube for drip irrigation) aims to ensure the quality and standardization of agro textiles. To achieve this, the specified goods must adhere to the corresponding Indian Standards listed in the Schedule. Additionally, they are required to prominently display the Standard Mark, a certification obtained through a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards. The Bureau itself is mandated to serve as the certifying and enforcing authority concerning the goods detailed in the Schedule.
In the interest of public safety and to uphold the established standards in the agricultural sector, any individual found in violation of the provisions outlined in this order will be subject to penalties. The severity of these penalties will be determined according to the BIS QCO for the agro textiles (hdpe laminated woven flat lay tube for drip irrigation).
This regulatory initiative by the Ministry of Textiles underscores its commitment to ensuring the quality control of agro textiles. By setting standards and enforcing compliance, the government aims to enhance the safety and reliability of agro textile products used in agricultural practices.
(A flat, woven tube with HDPE (high-density polyethylene) lamination specifically designed for drip irrigation systems, facilitating efficient water distribution in agriculture. It serves as a specialized conduit for controlled water delivery to plants in the fields.)
SCHEDULE
Sl. No. |
Goods or article |
Indian Standard (IS) |
Title of Indian Standard
|
(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
1 |
Crop Cover and Fruit Skirting Bags |
IS 16718 : 2021 |
Textiles— Polypropylene Spun Bonded Non—Woven Crop Cover and Fruit Skirting Bags for Agriculture and Horticulture Applications—Specification
|
2 |
Insect nets |
IS 16513 : 2016 |
Agro Textiles— Insect nets for Agriculture and Horticulture purpose— Specification |
3 |
Woven Ground covers for Horticulture |
IS 16202 : 2014 |
Agro Textiles— Woven Ground covers for Horticulture Application— Specification |
4 |
Jute Mat |
IS 17070 : 2019 |
Jute Agro textiles for Growth of Plants and Suppression of Weeds Specification |
5 |
Vermiculture beds |
IS 15907 : 2010 |
Agro Textiles— High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) woven beds for vermiculture— Specification |
6 |
Sapling bags |
IS 16089 : 2013 |
Jute Agro—textiles — Sapling bags for growth of seedling /sapling— Specification |
7 |
HDPE Laminated Woven Flat lay tube for irrigation |
IS 16190 : 2014 |
Agro Textiles — High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) laminated woven lay flat tube for irrigation purpose— Specification |
8 |
Nylon Knitted seamless gloves |
IS 16390 : 2015 |
Agro Textiles— Nylon Knitted seamless gloves for tobacco harvesters— Specification |
9 |
HDPE Laminated Woven Flat lay tube for drip irrigation |
IS 16627 : 2017 |
Agro Textiles - High density polyethylene (HDPE) laminated woven lay flat tube for use in mains and submains of drip irrigation system— specification |
10 |
Non - Woven mulch mat |
IS 17355 : 2020 |
Agro Textiles — Propylene Spun bonded non—woven mulch mat for agriculture and horticulture applications— specification |
11 |
Windshield nets |
IS 17356 : 2020 |
Agro Textiles— Windshield nets for agriculture and horticulture purpose— specification |
12 |
Harvest nets |
IS 17357 : 2020 |
Agro Textiles— Harvest nets for agriculture and horticulture purposes — specification |
13 |
Fencing nets (extruded polymer) |
IS 17358 (Part 1) : 2020 |
Agro textiles — Fencing nets for agriculture and horticulture purposes — Specification Part 1 Fencing nets made from extruded polymer mesh |
14 |
Fencing nets (mono filament and tape yarn) |
IS 17358 (Part 2) : 2020 |
Agro textiles — Fencing nets for agriculture and horticulture purposes — Specification Part 2 Fencing nets made from mono filament yarns and combination of tape and mono filament yarns |
15 |
Plant Support Nets |
IS 17513 : 2020 |
Agro Textiles — Plant Support Nets for Agriculture and Horticulture Purposes — Specification |
16 |
Flat Lay Tube for rain irrigation system |
IS 17728 : 2021 |
Agro Textiles — High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Laminated Woven Lay Flat Tube and Fittings for use in Rain Irrigation System — Specification |
17 |
Flexible Water Storage Tank |
IS 17729 : 2021 |
Agro—Textiles Flexible Water Storage Tank for Agriculture and Horticulture Purposes Specification |
18 |
Hail Protection Nets (Knitted) |
IS 17730 (Part 1) : 2021 |
Agro—Textiles - Hail Protection Nets for Agriculture and Horticulture Purposes Specification Part 1 Warp Knitted Hail Protection Nets |
Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002
Tel: +91-11-23231903
Email: cmd2@bis.org.in
Implementation Date: 1st April 2024
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