Agro Textiles
Insect Nets (IS 16513:2016) Agro Textiles
Strategic Recommendations for Insect Nets
✅ Engage Early with BIS & Labs
Apply for BIS license and initiate product testing under IS 16513:2016 well before the 1 July 2024 enforcement deadline. Testing must be conducted in BIS-recognized laboratories only.
🤝 Partner with Compliance Experts
Work with QCO/BIS specialists – ERA Compliance Team – to streamline your certification process, testing coordination, ISI mark documentation, and labeling compliance.
📞 Contact ERA Support Team
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Support available for BIS application filing, lab liaisoning, and ensuring timely QCO compliance for insect net manufacturers and importers.
📢 Track Notifications & Circulars
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🔍 Do a Gap Assessment
Evaluate all existing insect net SKUs for compliance gaps. Review mesh material specs, ISI marking, and packaging labels for full alignment with IS 16513:2016 and Scheme-I requirements.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Insect Nets |
| IS Standard | IS 16513:2016 |
| Title of IS | Agro Textiles—Insect Nets for Agriculture and Horticulture Purpose—Specification |
| Quality Control Order | Agro Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023 |
| Notification & Amendments |
• S.O. 4248(E), dated 27 September 2023 • Amended by S.O. 1579(E), dated 28 March 2024 (revised enforcement to 1 July 2024) |
| Final Enforcement Date | 1 July 2024 |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure certified quality of insect nets used for protecting crops and plants from pests, thereby improving yield and reducing chemical pesticide dependence |
| Products Covered | • Woven or knitted agro textile nets made of polyethylene or polypropylene used as physical barrier against insect attacks in open fields and greenhouses |
| Exemptions | Goods manufactured exclusively for export are exempt |
| Industries Impacted |
• Agriculture – Used in open-field vegetable and floriculture farming • Horticulture – Deployed in greenhouses, nurseries, orchards to prevent pest damage |
| Mandatory Compliance |
• Must conform to IS 16513:2016 • BIS certification under Scheme-I • BIS Standard Mark (ISI) mandatory on every unit |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders |
• Apply for BIS license • Get product tested in BIS-approved labs • Ensure proper packaging with ISI mark before market launch |
| Legal Framework & Enforcement |
• Governed under BIS Act, 2016 • BIS authorized for inspection, certification, enforcement |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | • Fines, cancellation of license, seizure of non-compliant goods, or prosecution under BIS Act |
| Conclusion | From 1 July 2024, BIS certification for insect nets under IS 16513:2016 will be mandatory for sale in India. Early compliance is essential to avoid disruptions. |
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Notification
The Agro Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023 was notified by the Ministry of Textiles through S.O. 4248(E) dated 27 September 2023 under the BIS Act, 2016. It mandates BIS certification for a set of agro-textile products, including Insect Nets conforming to IS 16513:2016. The enforcement date, originally 1 April 2024, was extended to 1 July 2024 by Amendment Order S.O. 1579(E), dated 28 March 2024.
Overview
This Order makes it compulsory for manufacturers and importers of insect nets to obtain BIS certification before they can market their products in India. The move aims to improve product reliability and protect agricultural productivity by ensuring conformity to national standards.
Objective & Scope
The key objective is to regulate the quality of insect nets used in agriculture and horticulture by enforcing conformity to IS 16513:2016. These nets play a vital role in protecting crops and plants from insect pests, thereby reducing the dependency on chemical pesticides and promoting safer agricultural practices. The Order applies to both domestically produced and imported products sold in India.
Products Covered
All the Insect Nets that conform to IS 16513:2016 are covered. These are typically woven or knitted agro-textile nets made from materials like polyethylene or polypropylene, used as physical barriers to protect crops in open fields, greenhouses, and nurseries.
Exemptions Provided
Goods meant exclusively for export are exempt from the requirements of this Order.
Industries Impacted
- Agriculture – Widely used in vegetable cultivation, floriculture, and open-field farming to protect crops from insect damage.
- Horticulture – Essential in greenhouses, nurseries, and orchards to ensure healthy plant growth and reduced pest infestation.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
All insect nets covered under this notification must conform to IS 16513:2016. They must be certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and carry the Standard Mark (ISI mark). Certification must be obtained under Scheme-I of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Products without this certification cannot be manufactured, sold, imported, or distributed in India after the enforcement date.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
- Manufacturers and Importers should apply for BIS certification immediately to meet the 1 July 2024 deadline.
- Product testing must be conducted at BIS-recognized laboratories.
- Packaging and labeling must be updated to include the ISI mark and licensing details.
- Distributors and traders should verify compliance documents from suppliers post-enforcement.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
This QCO is enforceable under the provisions of the BIS Act, 2016. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the designated authority for certification and enforcement. BIS has the power to conduct inspections, seize non-compliant products, suspend or cancel licenses, and initiate legal prosecution. Non-compliance may result in fines, product seizure, or imprisonment, as per Section 29 of the BIS Act.
Conclusion
From 1 July 2024, it will be mandatory for all insect nets sold in India to comply with IS 16513:2016 and be certified by BIS. This regulation is crucial for safeguarding crop health, reducing pesticide use, and maintaining national quality benchmarks. Timely compliance is essential for uninterrupted market access and regulatory assurance.
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