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BIS QCO FOR THE AGRO TEXTILES (VERMICULTURE BEDS)
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 (VERMICULTURE BEDS).
27th SEPTEMBER 2023
The Ministry of Textiles in New Delhi has issued a new rule, known as the Agro Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023. This rule, effective from April 1, 2024, has been established by the Central Government using its authority granted by specific sections of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016). The primary aim is to address public concerns and uphold quality standards, following consultations with the Bureau of Indian Standards.
BIS QCO for the agro textiles (vermiculture beds) applies to specific goods or articles listed in a schedule attached to the order. However, it does not include items intended for export. The main goal is to ensure the quality of agro textiles for the benefit of the public.
As per the BIS QCO for the agro textiles (vermiculture beds, the goods listed in the schedule must adhere to the corresponding Indian Standard specified in the same schedule. Additionally, they must bear the Standard Mark, and this requires obtaining a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards. The licensing process follows the guidelines outlined in Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
The specified goods, Vermiculture beds are mandated to adhere to the relevant Indian Standard IS 15907: 2010 (Agro Textiles— High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) woven beds for vermiculture— Specification). The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority responsible for ensuring compliance with the specified standards in the schedule. Any person found violating this order may face penalties according to the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).
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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