Geo Textiles
Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Geomembranes
Strategic Recommendations for PVC Geomembranes
- Engage Early with BIS & Labs
Review the product against IS 15909:2020 and initiate the applicable BIS certification and testing process without delay. Ensure that testing and certification activities are aligned with the applicable BIS requirements. - Partner with Compliance Experts
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- Conduct Product Readiness Gap
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| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Geomembranes |
| IS Standard | IS 15909:2020 |
| Title of IS | Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Geomembranes for Lining – Specification |
| Quality Control Order | Geo Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2022 |
| Notification & Amendments | S.O. 1706(E), dated 10 April 2023, amended through S.O. 2331(E), dated 24 May 2023. |
| Final Enforcement Date | 1 January 2024 |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure that Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Geomembranes covered under the Order conform to IS 15909:2020 and meet the applicable mandatory Standard Mark requirements. |
| Products Covered | Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Geomembranes for Lining covered under IS 15909:2020. |
| Exemptions | The Order does not apply to goods or articles meant for export. |
| Industries Impacted | Water management, agriculture and irrigation, waste management, mining, civil engineering and other applications involving PVC geomembranes for lining. |
| Mandatory Compliance | The product shall conform to IS 15909:2020 and shall bear the Standard Mark under a BIS licence in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Identify applicable PVC geomembrane products, verify conformity with IS 15909:2020, complete the applicable BIS licensing process and ensure the Standard Mark requirements are fulfilled before placing covered products in the Indian market. |
| Legal Framework & Enforcement | The product is regulated under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. BIS is the certifying and enforcing authority for the goods/articles covered by the Order. |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | Any person contravening the provisions of the Order shall be punishable in accordance with the provisions of the BIS Act, 2016. |
| Conclusion | The Ministry of Textiles confirmed that the Geo Textiles (Quality Control) Order came into force from 1 January 2024. |
| References / Annexures | Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Geomembranes covered under IS 15909:2020 are subject to mandatory conformity and Standard Mark requirements under the applicable Geo Textiles Order. |
Notification
Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Geomembranes are covered under the Geo Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2022, notified through S.O. 1706(E), dated 10 April 2023. The Order was subsequently amended through S.O. 2331(E), dated 24 May 2023. The Ministry of Textiles subsequently confirmed that the Order would come into force from 1 January 2024.
Enforcement Timeline
The Geo Textiles Order was notified through S.O. 1706(E) on 10 April 2023 and subsequently amended through S.O. 2331(E) on 24 May 2023. The Ministry of Textiles issued an Order dated 6 October 2023 confirming that the applicable Order would come into force from 1 January 2024.
Overview
Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Geomembranes are covered under IS 15909:2020, titled “Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Geomembranes for Lining – Specification.”
Objective & Scope
The regulatory requirement is intended to ensure conformity of the specified PVC geomembranes with the applicable Indian Standard. Under the Order, the covered goods or articles are required to conform to their corresponding Indian Standard and bear the Standard Mark under a BIS licence in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Products Covered
The Schedule specifically identifies:
Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Geomembranes — IS 15909:2020 — Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Geomembranes for Lining – Specification.
Therefore, the regulatory product summary should be limited specifically to PVC Geomembranes covered by IS 15909:2020, rather than extending the requirement to other types of geomembranes.
Exemptions Provided
The Order states that it shall not apply to goods or articles meant for export. Accordingly, products meant for export fall outside the application of this Order.
Industries Impacted
The covered product may be relevant to industries and projects involving PVC geomembranes for lining, including:
- Agriculture & Irrigation
- Water Management
- Waste Management
- Mining
- Civil Engineering and Infrastructure
These industry applications are contextual applications of the product; the regulatory coverage itself is determined by the product specified in the Order and its corresponding IS 15909:2020 requirement.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Covered PVC geomembranes are required to conform to IS 15909:2020 and bear the Standard Mark under a BIS licence in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
- Submit application for BIS license with product details
- Conduct third-party testing in BIS-accredited labs
- Affix ISI mark only after successful certification
- Prepare for surveillance and inspection by BIS
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
The Order designates BIS as the certifying and enforcing authority for the specified goods/articles. Any person who contravenes the provisions of the Order is punishable in accordance with the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Conclusion
Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Geomembranes covered under IS 15909:2020 — Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Geomembranes for Lining – Specification are subject to mandatory conformity and Standard Mark requirements under the applicable Geo Textiles Order. The requirements have been in force since 1 January 2024, while products meant for export are excluded from the Order.
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